Swim Like a Dolphin
Thank you for your interest in delivering the Swim Like a Dolphin Program. Alberta Water Polo, in collaboration with Water Polo Canada is excited to promote this program to introduce water polo through our member clubs.
Swim Like a Dolphin is a fantastic opportunity to grow grassroots water polo and increase club registration. It makes learning to swim fun and develops a love for water polo at a young age. The goal of the program is to prepare children to lean to swim and play water polo while having fun. Once completing a program they should feel confident in their swimming skills and be prepared to play water polo if they chose to continue with a club in a recreational or competitive environment.
Swim Like a Dolphin currently has four different levels, intended for participants aged 5-14.
Level 1 (Atom) begins with an introduction to the water and developing safety and comfort in the pool, as well as a focus on physical literacy.
Level 2 (Bantam) participants learn beginner swimming and water polo skills, will continuing the development of their physical literacy.
Level 3 (Cadet) introduces more advanced swimming and water polo skills, as well as tactical elements of the sport and understanding sportsmanship.
Level 4 (Youth) athletes develop tactical and competitive skills, consolidate their basic and advanced technical skills, and learn more elements of the game.
