Launch is a pre-competitive program offered twice a week for 30 minutes. It is focused on almost continuous action and activity to help children build upon the 5 core skills taught in Playground – balance, buoyancy, breathing, sculling hand motion, and leg propulsion. These are then combined to build strokes and stamina.

Participants can be moved into Launch from Playground based on readiness as assessed by the coaching team. Additionally, new swimmers can be screened into Launch based on the skills they already possess. Swimmers are typically ready for Launch when they can demonstrate a continuous 25m of Freestyle and Backstroke, a somersault in the water, a basic understanding of dolphin kick and whip kick, and a standing dive off the side of the pool. The age group for Launch generally ranges from 7 to 10 years, though this is a loose guideline. All swimmers are required to perform a screening assessment before being able to register for the program. 

Through games and small swimming sets. children develop the core skills which provide the foundation for any aquatic activity.  Our aim is that they will love swimming and want to continue into the sport by joining the Crusaders.