Hopkins Community Education

Swim Lessons for Adult Women (18+), provided in partnership with Minnesota Masters Swimming All instructors, volunteers and lifeguards will be women and there will be privacy on the pool deck so that women can participate. Women’s Beginner 3 and Intermediate 1 will be taught at the same time. Please read the descriptions below and then indicate your level by answering the Question waiting for you in the registration form. Beginner 3 - Swim STROKE Development  This program is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and have already mastered all the skills of Adult Swim Beginner 2. Participants should be able to swim basic front crawl (“freestyle”) and backstroke without assistance. Participants will be put into small groups and will work with an instructor to refine skills such as breath control, body position, power, and efficiency. Intermediate 1 - Lap Swim This program is designed for adults who have already mastered all the skills of Adult Swim Beginner 3 and can swim at least 50 yards freestyle without stopping. Participants should also be able to swim 25 yards on their back without assistance. Participants will be assigned half a lane to share with another lap swimmer and allowed to swim at their own pace and will receive guidance and drills from the instructor to refine skills and endurance.