Description: For children with no water experience. Focuses on water comfort and safety basics.
Requirements:
Cannot float or tread water independently.
Uncomfortable in water deeper than standing height.
Needs flotation aids or full support in water.
No exposure to swimming strokes.
1 - Beginner (Frog)
Recommended Age: 3 – 6 years
Description: Early-stage swimmer beginning to develop comfort in the water.
Requirements:
Can submerge face and enter water independently.
Can float with light support.
Short-distance propulsion (e.g., doggy paddle).
Breathing still inconsistent.
2 - Advanced Beginner (Sea Otter)
Recommended Age: 5 – 8 years
Description: Swimmers with a basic grasp of technique, building confidence and control.
Requirements:
Can float/tread water solo for up to 30 seconds.
Can swim 5–10 meters with basic strokes.
Inconsistent breathing coordination.
Comfortable in shallow, cautious in deeper zones.
3 - Intermediate (Seal)
Recommended Age: 7 – 10 years
Description: Confident swimmer with developing endurance and stroke quality.
Requirements:
Can swim 10–25 meters with proper stroke technique.
Controls breathing effectively during swim.
Comfortable in deeper water settings.
4 - Advanced (Stingray)
Recommended Age: 9 – 12 years
Description: Advanced swimmer focused on stamina, multi-stroke training, and aquatic confidence.
Requirements:
Proficient in multiple strokes across 50–100 meters.
Thrives in open and deep water environments.
Uses advanced breathing & stroke techniques.
5 - Expert (Orca)
Recommended Age: 12+ years
Description: Elite-level swimmer perfecting performance, speed, and safety protocols.
Requirements:
Mastery of all strokes over 100+ meters.
Comfortable in all aquatic conditions (deep, open water).
Seeks to refine speed, endurance, and technique.
Meet Our Instructors
Mrinali Durve
Lead Swim Instructor
Pre-Med Student @ UTD | 2+ Years Teaching Kathak | 1 Year experience teaching at PowerSwim Academy.
Tanai Prathapam
Founder & Senior Instructor
Junior @ UT Austin | Studying Electrical & Computer Engineering and Business Administration | Founder of PowerSwim Academy | 3+ Years Teaching Swimming.