SWIM SCHOOL
DACA Swim School Policies And Procedures
SWIM SCHOOL
DACA Swim School Policies And Procedures
SWIM SCHOOL
DACA Swim School Policies And Procedures
The DACA Swim School was founded in 1996. Our primary purpose is to teach infants, children and adults to swim properly.
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To that end, DACA has developed a proven method of teaching that ensures skill development, a love of the water and a healthy respect for water safety.
DACA instructors are trained on site, in the classroom and in the pool, for not less than 30 hours of intensive training. Our deck supervisors assist our teachers, provide customer service and ensure safety on the pool deck. The Swim School deck staff is certified in both CPR and First Aid.
Our state of the art DACA Swim Center offers two pools heated to 90 degrees at all times with adjoining locker rooms.
There is a maximum of four students per class with private and semi- private lessons available. Parent child classes can consist of up to six students and six adults. Classes can begin at three months of age.
DACA offers an accelerated learn to swim-program during the summer, year round Splash Classes (drop in classes), and a Pre-Competitive program that includes nights and weekends. We also offer specialty programs for adults and for children with special needs.
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The DACA Pre-Competitive Program is an introductory program designed to improve stroke and turn technique in preparation for the DACA Competitive Team. Small class sizes of no more than seven swimmers of similar ability allow for first-class instruction that is both focused and personalized. Instruction in the DACA Pre-Competitive Program provides a technical skill base, igniting a love of the water and inspiring our swimmers to continue on in all levels of the DACA Competitive Team.
The award winning DACA Swim School has been the premier swim school in the Bay Area for more than twenty years. For quality, time tested instruction at any age, there is no better choice than the DACA Swim School.
SWIM SCHOOL
The DACA Swim School was founded in 1996. Our primary purpose is to teach infants, children and adults to swim properly.
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To that end, DACA has developed a proven method of teaching that ensures skill development, a love of the water and a healthy respect for water safety.
DACA instructors are trained on site, in the classroom and in the pool, for not less than 30 hours of intensive training. Our deck supervisors assist our teachers, provide customer service and ensure safety on the pool deck. The Swim School deck staff is certified in both CPR and First Aid.
Our state of the art DACA Swim Center offers two pools heated to 90 degrees at all times with adjoining locker rooms.
There is a maximum of four students per class with private and semi- private lessons available. Parent child classes can consist of up to six students and six adults. Classes can begin at three months of age.
DACA offers an accelerated learn to swim-program during the summer, year round Splash Classes (drop in classes), and a Pre-Competitive program that includes nights and weekends. We also offer specialty programs for adults and for children with special needs.
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The DACA Pre-Competitive Program is an introductory program designed to improve stroke and turn technique in preparation for the DACA Competitive Team. Small class sizes of no more than seven swimmers of similar ability allow for first-class instruction that is both focused and personalized. Instruction in the DACA Pre-Competitive Program provides a technical skill base, igniting a love of the water and inspiring our swimmers to continue on in all levels of the DACA Competitive Team.
The award winning DACA Swim School has been the premier swim school in the Bay Area for more than twenty years. For quality, time tested instruction at any age, there is no better choice than the DACA Swim School.
SWIM SCHOOL
Find My Level
Unsure of the appropriate level for your child? Our online questionnaire can help determine the best fit!
Unsure of the appropriate level for your child? Our online questionnaire can help determine the best fit!
Find My Level
Find My Level
Find My Level
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PRE-COMPETITIVE
DACA Pre-Competitive Program is an introductory program designed to improve stroke and turn technique in preparation for the DACA Competitive Team. Small class sizes of no more than seven swimmers of similar ability allow for first-class instruction that is both focused and personalized. Instruction in the DACA Pre-Competitive Program provides a technical skill base, igniting a love of the water and inspiring our swimmers to continue on in all levels of the DACA Competitive Team.
Ongoing month-to-month classes are offered at state of the art facilities. Both locations, Saratoga High School and De Anza College, feature outdoor, heated pools with full locker rooms and ample spectator seating.
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DACA also offers indoor Pre-Competitive at our swim school location. For more information specifically regarding the Indoor Pre-Competitive please call 408-446-5600.
Pre-Comp Schedule
Saratoga High School
De Anza College
Monday
Shark: 5:30PM-6:10PM, 6:10PM-6:50PM, 6:50PM-7:30PM
Dolphin: 5:30PM-6:10PM, 6:10PM-6:50PM
Emerald: 5:30PM-6:10PM, 6:10PM-6:50PM
Dolphin/Emerald*: 6:50PM-7:30PM
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Wednesday
Shark: 5:30PM-6:10PM, 6:10PM-6:50PM, 6:50PM-7:30PM
Dolphin/Emerald*: 5:30PM-6:10PM, 6:10PM-6:50PM, 6:50PM-7:30PM
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Friday
Shark: 6:00PM-6:40PM, 6:40PM-7:20PM, 7:20PM-8:00PM
Dolphin: 6:00PM-6:40PM, 6:40PM-7:20PM, 7:20PM-8:00PM
Emerald: 6:00PM-6:40PM, 6:40PM-7:20PM, 7:20PM-8:00PM
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Tuesday
Shark: 5:45PM-6:25PM, 6:25PM-7:05PM, 7:05PM-7:45PM
Dolphin: 5:45PM-6:25PM, 6:25PM-7:05PM, 7:05PM-7:45PM
Emerald: 5:45PM-6:25PM, 6:25PM-7:05PM, 7:05PM-7:45PM
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Thursday
Shark: 5:45PM-6:25PM, 6:25PM-7:05PM, 7:05PM-7:45PM
Dolphin: 5:45PM-6:25PM, 6:25PM-7:05PM, 7:05PM-7:45PM
Emerald: 5:45PM-6:25PM, 6:25PM-7:05PM, 7:05PM-7:45PM
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Saturday
Shark: 9:00AM-9:40AM, 9:40AM-10:20AM, 10:20AM-11:00AM
Dolphin: 9:00AM-9:40AM, 9:40AM-10:20AM, 10:20AM-11:00AM
Emerald: 9:00AM-9:40AM, 9:40AM-10:20AM, 10:20AM-11:00AM
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Please note, De Anza College requires all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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*All classes listed Dolphin/Emerald are combined level classes.
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Levels
Each class level in the DACA Pre-Competitive Program is integrally related to the previous level and the following level. Certain skills are emphasized at each class level and students are allowed to progress from one level to the next when they are able to correctly perform specific skills. The class level progression, from the first to last level, is Shark, Dolphin, and Emerald. The following is more information on each class level.
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Shark: Shark is for swimmers who have achieved strength and endurance in freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers have a basic understanding of flip turns and breaststroke.
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Dolphin: Dolphin level swimmers have achieved strength and endurance in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Swimmers also understand the basics of turns and butterfly.
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Emerald: Emerald level swimmers have achieved strength and endurance in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimmers have achieved a level of competency in the turns. This is the advanced level of the DACA Pre-Competitive Program.
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