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[Class Types](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/class-information?hsLang=en#class-types) # Which Class Do I Book? ## Here is a simple breakdown of our classes and the ability levels required to join them. ### [Beginner](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/which-class-do-i-book#Beginner)  [Improver](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/which-class-do-i-book#Improver)  [Intermediate](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/which-class-do-i-book#Intermediate)  [Advanced](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/which-class-do-i-book#Advanced)  [Challenger](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/which-class-do-i-book#Challenger)  [Explorer](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/which-class-do-i-book#Explorer) ### [Beginner](https://www.swimtime.org/ethan-electric-eel-ability-requirements/) **Note:** These classes are for children aged **4+** To check the age ranges of different classes, please see our [Award Scheme](https://www.swimtime.org/about-us/swim-lessons-award-scheme/) #### [![](https://kb.swimtime.org/hs-fs/hubfs/eel_png-1.png?width=600&name=eel_png-1.png)](https://www.swimtime.org/ethan-electric-eel-ability-requirements/) Eel 1 - Complete Beginner - No experience. #### Eel 2 - Swim 5m (front and back) with or without buoyancy aids - Blowing bubbles - Comfortable with water on face - Demonstrates propulsion in water (even if stop/start) #### Eel 3 - Swim 8m front/back - continuous movement without aids - Retrieve an object from pool floor - Arms and legs move in a circular motion ### [Improver](https://www.swimtime.org/paloma-puffer-fish-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### [![puffer\_png](https://kb.swimtime.org/hs-fs/hubfs/puffer_png.png?width=600&name=puffer_png.png)](https://www.swimtime.org/paloma-puffer-fish-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### Pufferfish 1-3 - Swim 10m front/back with arms clearly coming out of the water, without buoyancy aids - Show very basic breaststroke ability Pufferfish are mixed ability classes covering stages 1-3. Swimmers are likely to stay at this level for longer than the separate Eel levels. Puffer fish transitions swimmers from swimming widths to lengths. ### [Intermediate](https://www.swimtime.org/rocco-rockfish-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### [![rockfish\_png](https://kb.swimtime.org/hs-fs/hubfs/rockfish_png.png?width=600&name=rockfish_png.png)](https://www.swimtime.org/rocco-rockfish-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### Rockfish 1-3 - Swim 25m front/back - Demonstrate breathing technique for front crawl - Perform butterfly legs for 10m - Tread water for 15 seconds Rockfish is mixed ability covering stages 1-3   ### [Advanced](https://www.swimtime.org/sabina-stingray-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### [![stingray\_png](https://kb.swimtime.org/hs-fs/hubfs/stingray_png.png?width=600&name=stingray_png.png)](https://www.swimtime.org/sabina-stingray-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### Stingray 1-2 - Swim 150m (approx. 6 lengths) front, back and breast - Demonstrate turns and finishes - Swim 50m butterfly ### [Challenger](https://www.swimtime.org/suki-salmon-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### [![Salmon\_png](https://kb.swimtime.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Salmon_png.png?width=600&name=Salmon_png.png)](https://www.swimtime.org/suki-salmon-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### Salmon 1-3 - Swim 250m front, back and breast - Demonstrate turns and finishes - Swim 50m butterfly ### [Explorer](https://www.swimtime.org/barry-barracuda-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### [![barracuda\_png](https://kb.swimtime.org/hs-fs/hubfs/barracuda_png.png?width=600&name=barracuda_png.png)](https://www.swimtime.org/barry-barracuda-learning-outcomes-and-requirements/) #### Barracuda 1-3 - Swim 900m continuously, split 3x300 across front, back and breast. - Speed swim 50m in 60 seconds Barracuda covers 3 stages and is aimed at aspiring Lifeguards. - [My Account](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/my-account?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Logging In](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/my-account?hsLang=en#logging-in) - [Editing My Details](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/my-account?hsLang=en#editing-my-details) - [My Swimmers](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/my-account?hsLang=en#my-swimmers) - [My Classes](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/my-account?hsLang=en#my-classes) - [My Pass](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/my-account?hsLang=en#my-pass) - [Contact Us](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/my-account?hsLang=en#contact-us) - [COVID-19](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/covid-19?hsLang=en) - [Bookings & Payments](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/bookings-payments?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Finding Classes](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/bookings-payments?hsLang=en#finding-classes) - [Payments](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/bookings-payments?hsLang=en#payments) - [Swimtime Monthly Plan](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/swimtime-monthly-plan?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Welcome Pack](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/swimtime-monthly-plan?hsLang=en#welcome-pack) - [Swimtime Award Scheme](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/swimtime-award-scheme?hsLang=en) - [Class Information](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/class-information?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Class Types](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/class-information?hsLang=en#class-types) - [Venues](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base/venues?hsLang=en) [![go.swimtime.orghubfslandingassetsimgheader\_\_logo](https://kb.swimtime.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/go.swimtime.orghubfslandingassetsimgheader__logo.png?width=75&height=47&name=go.swimtime.orghubfslandingassetsimgheader__logo.png "go.swimtime.orghubfslandingassetsimgheader__logo")](https://kb.swimtime.org/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) Swimtime Help & FAQs Copyright © 2025, Swimtime UK Ltd