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Competition Clinics

Our Levels and Schedules

Clinics for Competitive Swimmers at 
Hudson Valley Swim

Ages: 5 years and older
Class Size: 3-8 students
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PREPARE 4™ Competition I

Ages:  Approximately 5 - 18 years
Class Size:  3 - 8 students

In this introductory swim lesson clinic for competitive athletes, students will continue to fine tune all four competitive strokes along with the appropriate turns that go with them.

Skills Taught: Learning to use the pace clock, swimming each stroke for at least 2 laps, understanding the fundamentals of a swim workout, flip and open turns, drills, and various training techniques.

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PREPARE 4™ Competition II

Ages:  Approximately 5  - 12 years
Class Size:  3 - 8 students

Speed and endurance is the main focus in this swim lesson clinic. Swimming longer distances in shorter periods of time is key in this group. While still working on technique for all competitive strokes, this group will start to learn more about pacing and interval training.

Skills Taught: Swimming for time, Individual Medley transitions, reading and understanding swim workouts as written by a coach, using a pace clock, understands drills and various training techniques.

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PREPARE 4™ Competition III

Ages:  Approximately 13 - 18 years
Class Size:  3 - 8 students

Speed and endurance methods are further refined as the main focus of this swim lesson clinic. Swimming longer distances in shorter periods of time is key in this group. While still working on technique for all competitive strokes, this group will start to learn more about pacing and interval training.

Skills Taught: Swimming for time, Individual Medley transitions, reading, and understanding swim workouts as written by a coach, using a pace clock, understanding drills and various training techniques.

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Find Your Level with Hudson Valley Swim

Not sure if this is the right level? We can help you out!

At Hudson Valley Swim, we offer classes for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're an infant, a child, or an adult, we have the perfect class for you. Ready to dive in? Take our quick Level Finder Questionnaire to find the best class for you or your child.

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Not sure of the level you need? Let us guide you towards the right class.

Select the student age group from the options given below






Will your child stay on the wall, steps, or platform without a parent holding them?


Can your child float, tread water, put face in the water, and paddle unassisted for 5 yards?

Can your child swim freestyle 10-15 yards?

Can your child swim 1 lap of all 4 strokes?

Can your child float, tread water for 30 seconds, put face in the water, and paddle half the pool length?

Can your child swim a full lap of freestyle and backstroke?

Can your child swim multiple laps and tread water for 60 seconds?

Can your teen float, tread water, and paddle half the pool length?

Can your teen swim a full length of freestyle and backstroke?

Can your teen swim multiple laps of all 4 strokes and tread water for 60 seconds?

Can you float, tread water for 5 seconds, swim under, and paddle half the pool length?

Can you swim a full length of freestyle and backstroke?

Can you swim multiple laps of all 4 strokes?

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