Competitive Swim Lessons in Charleston, SC
Competitive Swim Lessons in Charleston, SC
Competitive Development and Stroke Development for swimmers who want to join a swim team or swim with better technique.
Register your swimmer →Our competitive swim lessons are for swimmers ages 5 to 16 who want to join a swim team. Competitive Development builds technique, endurance and competitive skills through structured levels. Stroke Development works on the four competitive strokes.
Mock swim meets
Mock swim meets are part of Competitive Development, along with structured levels and two sessions a week.
How Competitive Development works
Foundations
Beginner levels focus on proper technique in all strokes, treading water, floating and safety skills.
Benchmarks
Swimmers move up by meeting clearly defined benchmarks, such as swimming 50 meters without stopping and mastering all strokes.
Two sessions a week
The program needs a commitment of two sessions a week.
Groups
Jr. Clinic, ages 5 to 7
30-minute sessions with up to 4 swimmers per coach.
Ages 8 to 12
45-minute sessions with up to 8 swimmers per coach.
Ages 13 and up
45-minute sessions with up to 8 swimmers per coach.
Private sessions
1 on 1 coaching in 45 or 60-minute sessions.
Stroke Development
Stroke Development is for swimmers ages 5 to 16 and refines all four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Coaches give detailed feedback and drills on stroke mechanics, working on form, efficiency and speed.
It suits swimmers preparing for a competitive team, and swimmers who want better technique without joining one. Classes are 45 minutes, in a group of up to 6 or as private sessions.
Which one to start with
Competitive Development
The structured path toward a swim team: levels, benchmarks, two sessions a week and mock swim meets.
Stroke Development
Focused technique work on freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Not sure? Tell us about your swimmer and we'll assess their readiness. For the stroke details, read breaststroke and butterfly: when swimmers are ready and flip turns and diving explained.
Coaching credentials
LowCountry Swim School is USSSA certified, with ASCA and USA coaching credentials. Our instructors are lifeguard certified and CPR and first aid certified.
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