April 22 - May 08, 2025
Swim - Water Competency Adult @ Colina del Sol Pool
Colina Del Sol Pool • 4150 54th Place San Diego, CA 92115 Organized by City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department
Registration closed.
About this event
Description
Participants may register for one session at a time. Enrollment in multiple sessions will result in removal from all but the first registered class. Once a session is completed, participants become eligible to register for another. Please consult pool staff for class availability and registration dates.
This class focuses on foundational water safety and swimming skills. Goggles are not permitted at this level. Participants will work toward mastering the Water Competency Sequence, which must be completed in the following order, without pauses, assistance, or touching the wall:1. Jumps into deep water, at least over their head, and recovers to the surface.2. Floats on the back or tread water for 1 minute.3. Spins in a 360° circle and orients to the designated exit.4. Swims 25 yards front crawl with rhythmic breathing or elementary backstroke.5. Climbs out on the wall without using a ladder, gutter or person assisting.
Important: Participants who demonstrate the ability to pass the full Water Competency Sequence during the first class will be withdrawn and directed to register for a more appropriate level. Please note that space in advanced-level classes is not guaranteed, so it is important to register for the correct level class. If you are unsure of your placement, we recommend scheduling a skills assessment with pool staff before registering.
Skills: Safety concepts, entering and exiting the pool, breath control, front/back floats, roll over from front glide to back float, front/back glides, flutter kicking, jumping into the pool, treading water, front crawl with rhythmic breathing.
Participants may register for one session at a time. Enrollment in multiple sessions will result in removal from all but the first registered class. Once a session is completed, participants become eligible to register for another. Please consult pool staff for class availability and registration dates.
Activity Age Category
Adult
Location
Colina del Sol Pool - Main at Colina Del Sol Pool
Instructor
Colina Del Sol Staff
Age and Gender
Ages 16-99 · Co-Ed