Explore Our Advanced Levels

Our advanced levels build on the foundations developed in the beginner and intermediate levels. Swimmers are introduced to the short-axis strokes—breaststroke and butterfly—while continuing to refine freestyle and backstroke technique. The goal is to prepare swimmers for a lifetime of safe, efficient swimming, whether for recreation, survival skills, fitness, or advancement into competitive programs.


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Tiger Shark Level

Best for: Swimmers ready to learn breaststroke while continuing to refine freestyle and backstroke.


Tigershark introduces breaststroke timing, kick, pull, and rhythm. Swimmers continue strengthening freestyle and backstroke while learning how to coordinate breaststroke movements into a smooth, efficient stroke.


Level Details:

  • Age Maximum: 17 years
  • Lesson Length: 30 minutes
  • Class Size: 4 swimmers + 1 instructor


Next Step: Orca, when the swimmer has stronger control of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke and is ready to begin butterfly.

Orca Level

Best for: Swimmers ready to build all four competitive strokes.


Orca focuses on freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers continue improving technique, rhythm, endurance, and body control while also learning team-prep drills and skills. This level helps prepare swimmers for more advanced options such as Tech Level or Pre-Competitive Team.


Level Details:

  • Age Maximum: 17 years
  • Lesson Length: 30 minutes
  • Class Size: 5 swimmers + 1 instructor


Next Step: Tech Level or Pre-Competitive Team, depending on the swimmer’s goals and readiness.

Tech Level

Best for: Swimmers who have completed the level system and want to maintain or refine technique.


Tech Level is a small-group class for swimmers who want continued stroke improvement in a supportive environment. Each lesson focuses on form, fitness, technique maintenance, and skill refinement based on the needs of the swimmers in the class.


Level Details:

  • Age Maximum: 17 years
  • Lesson Length: 30 minutes
  • Class Size: 5 swimmers + 1 instructor


Next Step: Continue technique development or move into Pre-Competitive Team if the swimmer is ready for a more team-style workout.

Pre-Competitive Team

Best for: Swimmers ready for endurance, team logistics, technique refinement, and a more challenging workout.


Pre-Competitive Team introduces swimmers to the structure of swim team training in a supportive, fun environment. Swimmers work on all four competitive strokes, endurance, technique, pacing, and team-style practice habits.To participate, swimmers should have graduated from Orca or be able to confidently swim one length of the pool using all four competitive strokes.


Level Details:

  • Age Maximum: 17 years
  • Lesson Length: 60 minutes
  • Class Size: 14 swimmers + 1 coach