Swim Lessons
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SwimFAST Tiger Swim Lessons, led by Coach Cat Sehr, offers swim lessons for children aged 4-14. Our swim lessons instructors are certified here at FAST, many with years of competitive swimming experience. Lessons are in small groups, with levels 1-4 having 4 swimmers and 1 instructor, and levels 5 & 6 with up to 6 swimmers and 1 instructor. Sessions consist of 6, 7, or 8 30-minute lessons monthly. Check our website for specific dates, and registration typically opens the day after the current session ends, filling quickly. If you need an evaluation, contact Coach Cat Sehr at fastlessons@fasttigers.com.
Current Session Information
December 2025 Class Dates
M 12/1 Tues 12/2 Wed 12/3
M 12/1 Wed 12/10 Thurs 12/11
Registration is closed due to full enrollment. Reach out to fastlessons@fasttigers.com with any questions.
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Swim lessons are offered typically on Monday and Wednesday evenings during 3 different time slots. Slot #1 6:00-6:30pm, Slot #2 6:45-7:15pm or Slot #3 7:30-8:00pm. Occasionally there will be other nightly options based on other facility and programing needs.
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The swim lessons sessions will be either 6, 7 or 8 class sessions (depending on the month's calendar). Registration fees will reflect $17.50 / per class beginning with the September 2025 session.
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Typically, the registration for an upcoming session will open the morning after the current session finishes so that our current swimmers will know which level to register for next. Registration is only open for 12 hours or until classes are full. Registration then closes so we can organize classes and assign staffing for the next session.
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While registration is open there will be a link available above for online registration.
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Classes do tend to fill quickly. If you would like to register a swimmer, please plan to register as near to the opening date and time as possible. If your child does get put on a waiting list, please email Coach Cat. We will do everything possible to accommodate those on the waiting list.
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At the conclusion of the registration period, you will receive an informational email regarding the upcoming session from Coach Cat via TeamUnify. If you do not get this email, please let us know.
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When registering we ask that parents use their best judgement to determine what level to place their child in after reading through the level description below. If after reading the level description you are still unsure and would like to schedule an evaluation, please contact Coach Cat.
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Please send your swimmers to the pool each evening prepared to swim ... with a properly fitting swimsuit, goggles and if they have long hair please pull it back in a tight ponytail or wear a swim cap (and we can help put the cap on!). Coming to class prepared in this manner is important so that we can teach proper technique.
SwimFAST Level 1
I am a beginner. I cannot submerge underwater relaxed.
I will learn: relaxed submersion and floating with assistance.
SwimFAST Level 2
I can comfortably submerge in water and stay underwater for at least 3-5 seconds.
I will learn: how to float on my front and back unassisted for 3-5 seconds, swim using a beginner stroke on my front and back unassisted for 5 yards, swim-roll-swim(swim on front as far as comfortable-roll to back to rest and breathe-roll back to front to continue swimming), tread water for 10 seconds.
SwimFAST Level 3
I can tread water for 10 seconds, swim independently for at least 5 yards on my front and back, as well as swim-roll-swim to breathe and rest.
I will learn: how to swim using freestyle and backstroke arm strokes, flutter kick in a side glide position for 5+ yards, swim 6-1-6 freestyle drill.
SwimFAST Level 4
I can side glide in a horizontal position with constant flutter kick for 5+ yards, perform 6-1-6 freestyle drill (kick in side glide for count of 6, roll face into the water to exhale then roll to the other side to kick in side glide for 6), and have learned backstroke arms, but am not proficient.
I will learn: freestyle with high elbow recovery, fingertip entry, centerline pull, thumb touch for 25 yards. Backstroke with arms opposite, straight arm recovery, little finger entry, bent arm catch and pull for 25 yards. Flutter kick on front and back with slight knee bend, toes pointed, feet turned slightly in and focus on upbeat for power. Breaststroke kick on my back. Standing dives and underwater somersaults.
SwimFAST Level 5
I can swim freestyle 25 yds with the following skills: high elbow recovery, fingertip entry, centerline pull, thumb touch, fast flutter kick near the surface, breathing with a roll to the side (NO HEAD LIFT!)
I can swim backstroke 25 yds with the following skills: arms opposite each other, straight arm recovery, little finger entry, bent arm catch and pull, fast flutter kick with knee under surface, head back in line with body with face out of water.
I have learned breaststroke kick on my back.
I will learn: Breaststroke swim for 15 yards, dolphin kick for 10 yards, freestyle and backstroke flip turns, racing dives as well as increase endurance in freestyle and backstroke to 50 yards.
SwimFAST Level 6
I can do 50 yds freestyle and 50 yds of backstroke (ALL WITH THE SAME TECHNIQUE AS LEVEL 5). I can do 15 yards of breaststroke with pull, breathe, kick, glide rhythm.
I will learn: butterfly, open turns, freestyle and backstroke endurance up to 100 m/yds, how to circle swim and use a pace clock.
Future Session Information
January 2026 session Registration Info
Registration for January 2026 SwimFAST lessons will open at 9am FRIDAY, December 12. Classes will be held on the following dates:
M 1/5 W 1/7
M 1/12 W 1/14
M 1/19 W 1/21
M 1/26 W 1/28
Please plan to register as close to the start date and time as possible as classes fill quickly. If you are placed on the waiting list during registration, please proceed through the process, you will not be charged the registration fee unless we are able to accommodate your child. We ask that you not register for multiple time slots or incorrect levels as this complicates the registration process. Those that register will receive an informational email regarding the upcoming session once registration is finalized. Please email us with any questions or specific requests at fastlessons@fasttigers.com
Looking ahead ...
February 2026 Lesson Dates will be:
M 2/2, W 2/4, M 2/9, W 2/11, M 2/16, W 2/18, M 2/23, W 2/25
Registration will open on THURSDAY January 29 at 9AM.
