MantaShark Level

Building Capable Swimmers From Start To Finish

From their first lesson to advanced aquatic skills,

we prepare swimmers for a lifetime of water adventures.

Level 1

Water Intro

Level 2

Water Comfort

Level 3

Pool Safety

Level 4

Beginner

Level 5

Intermediate

Level 6

Advanced

Level 7

Bronze

Level 8

Silver

Level 9

Gold

Level 1 : Water Intro

Building trust, comfort, and safety in the water.

At this level, your child will learn how to enjoy the water safely while developing the foundation for swimming skills through playful, supportive instruction.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Enter and exit the pool safely using safety techniques
Blow bubbles and submerge their entire face with confidence
Identify pool safety zones (shallow vs. deep)
Float on their front and back with light assistance
Move from floating to standing position independently

Level 2 : Water Comfort

Building early water confidence through kicking, floating, and breath control.

At this level, your child will build foundational water skills through kicking, breath control, and body positioning, while gaining confidence with floating and shallow water movement.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Demonstrate proper kicking motion on land for 20 seconds
Kick with a kickboard for 7 yards with proper breathing and body position
Kick on their back with a kickboard for 5 yards while keeping their face up and body afloat
Flip back and forth while hugging the kickboard 3 times with control
Push off the wall and maintain a horizontal float for 5 seconds
Perform 10 shallow water bubble jumps with controlled breathing
Hold their breath for 10 seconds underwater
Retrieve an object from a depth of 2–3 feet

Level 3 : Pool Safety

Mastering basic swim independence and essential water safety skills.

At this level, your child will build confidence moving through the water unassisted while learning critical safety techniques like breath control, floating, and survival skills.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Demonstrate proper kicking technique: small, fast flutter kicks with straight legs and pointed toes
Float independently on their back (starfish position) for 20 seconds
Perform 10 bubble jumps in deeper water (4–5 ft.) to practice breath control
Jump in and retrieve an object from 4–5 ft. depth
Swim 15 yards independently and comfortably using BBQ swim technique
Tread water for 15 seconds while keeping their head above water

Level 4 : Beginner

Building stroke fundamentals and early endurance.

At this level, your child will begin swimming independently using proper technique, with a focus on freestyle, backstroke, and swimming with confidence in different conditions.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Demonstrate proper streamline push-off
Swim 15 meters of freestyle with rotary (side) breathing, strong flutter kicks, and using straight-arm pulls and recovery
Kick on their back for 15 meters while keeping a straight body line
Swim 15 meters of early backstroke with proper technique (straight-arm recovery, pinky-first entry)
Float on their back independently for at least 30 seconds
Swim 7 meters without goggles while wearing a t-shirt to practice water safety skills

Level 5 : Intermediate

Improving stroke technique and building stamina.

At this level, your child will gain more endurance while refining freestyle and backstroke. They will also be introduced to butterfly and more challenging swim tasks.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Swim 25 meters of freestyle with rotary breathing, breath control (2-stroke and 3-stroke breathing), and high-elbow techniques
Perform 5 meters of underwater freestyle kick starting below the surface
Kick 25 meters on their back with proper streamline body position
Swim 15 meters of backstroke using alternating arms and proper timing
Swim 25 meters of butterfly kick with basic coordination
Swim 15 meters without goggles while wearing a short-sleeved shirt

Level 6 : Advanced

Mastering technique and learning advanced strokes.

At this level, your child will refine all four strokes and build stronger swim efficiency, flip turns, and more advanced water movement skills.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Swim 50 meters of freestyle with rotary breathing, high elbow recovery, and efficient catch of water
Perform freestyle flip turns and streamline push-offs with 10 underwater flutter kicks and/or 5 underwater dolphin kick
Swim 25 meters of backstroke using high elbow catch and strong underwater push
Swim 25 meters of single-arm butterfly with correct body wave and timing
Swim 25 meters of breaststroke with proper kick technique
Swim 25 meters without goggles while wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts

Level 7 : Bronze

Blending speed, technique, and endurance.

At this level, your child will train with more focus on time, efficiency, and advanced coordination across all four competitive strokes.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Swim 50 meters of freestyle within a set time limit using flip turns, high elbow recovery, and full stroke mechanics
Swim 75 meters of freestyle nonstop with endurance and efficient breathing
Swim 50 meters of backstroke with strong technique, alternating arm strokes, and smooth body position
Perform backstroke flip turns and stroke-count finishes
Swim 10 meters of butterfly with full stroke form and rhythm
Swim 25 meters of breaststroke with proper arm-kick-glide rhythm and breathing
Perform 7 meters of underwater butterfly kick on one breath
Swim 25 meters without goggles while wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts

Level 8 : Silver

Training for endurance, efficiency, and competitive-level technique.

At this level, your child will strengthen their stamina and refine the technical skills needed for competitive swimming, including legal turns, pullouts, and full-stroke performance.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Swim 50 meters of freestyle with rotary breathing within a set target time using proper technique and flip turns
Swim 100 meters of freestyle without stopping, focusing on efficient stroke technique, breathing, and endurance
Perform legal open turns by touching the wall with both hands before rotating and pushing off
Complete a proper breaststroke underwater pullout (one dolphin kick, one arm pull, one breaststroke kick) after each start and turn
Swim 50 meters of breaststroke in a competitive format with one open turn and one underwater pullout
Swim 25 meters of butterfly using full-stroke technique and competitive form

Level 9 : Gold

Mastering endurance and all four strokes in a competitive format.

At this level, your child will demonstrate advanced endurance, stroke proficiency, and knowledge of competitive swim formats, including the individual medley.

By the end of this level, your child will be able to:

Swim 50 meters of freestyle with rotary breathing within a set target time using strong stroke mechanics and flip turns
Swim 200 meters of freestyle nonstop with efficient breathing, turns, and pacing
Swim 100 meters individual medley (25m each of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle) without stopping and in the correct order
Perform legal transitions and turns between each stroke during the individual medley
Demonstrate solid understanding of all four strokes in a competitive format

MantaShark Level

The MantaShark Level is designed to take beginners from their first strokes to becoming confident, skilled swimmers ready for any aquatic adventure. Whether your child dreams of joining a swim team or simply wants to enjoy water activities like surfing, open-water swimming, junior lifeguards, or water polo, this program builds the strong foundation they need.

Our experienced coaches focus on water safety, technique, and endurance, ensuring each student progresses at a steady pace while having fun. Through structured lessons, students develop essential swimming skills, gain confidence in the water, and build the strength needed to take on more advanced challenges.

MantaShark Level isn’t just about swimming—it’s about preparing for a lifetime of aquatic experiences. While some students may choose to pursue competitive swimming, others will use their skills for ocean sports, water safety programs, or personal fitness. No matter their path, we equip them with the abilities and confidence to thrive in any water environment.

Join Manta Shark Aquatics and give your child the skills to explore a world of possibilities in the water!