WHAT:  PreTWST is the swim lesson branch of The Woodlands Swim Team.  Registration is done on a month to month basis.  All classes are taught by TWST USA Swimming certified coaches.  PreTWST is taught with the goal of joining either our competitive team (TWST) or non competitive team (Gators) and evaluations and readiness are assessed monthly.

WHEN:  Classes are scheduled each month dependent on demand and pool schedules.    Registration and information on PreTWST is up and on the website by the 27th day of the month preceding the PreTWST start month. *Please note each month has a specific start and end date and potential NO SWIM dates.  These dates are noted in registration.

WHERE:  ForestGate Pool and CISD Natatorium.  See specific class times/dates for desired location.

REGISTRATION: Registration for PreTWST is done each month.  It is not on an auto bill cycle. 

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES:

Level 1 – Prerequisites:  Ages 3-8.  No swim diapers are allowed and swimmers must be able to follow directions in a group setting, Swimmers must not be fearful of water and must be comfortable going underwater and floating.

Curriculum:  This class has an in water instructor. Classes are taught to the ability level of each individual student.  Floating on front and back, kicking on front and back as well as swimming with arm strokes and introduction to side breathing.  Jumping in water and introduction to diving.

Combined Level - Prerequisites:  Ages 3-10.   No swim diapers are allowed.  This class is for those swimmers not fearful of the water and can float and kick on front (with face in water) and back half way across a 25 yard pool.  They can take breaths to the back, front or side and continue swimming.  Focus of the class is freestyle and backstroke with some introduction to breast and fly kick. Current Level 1 swimmers must be recommended for this class by the instructor.

Curriculum:  This class has an in water instructor and combines high level 1 and Level 2.  Focus of the class is freestyle and backstroke arms and breathing with some introduction to breast and fly kick and diving into the water.

Level 2 - Prerequisites:  Ages 5-12.   This class is for swimmers who can swim on their front (with face in the water and back or side breathing) and backs unassisted the length of a 25 yard pool.  Current Combined Level and Level 1 Swimmers must be recommended for this class by the instructor.

Curriculum:  Swimmers will refine their freestyle & backstroke. Swimmers will be introduced to Breaststroke and Butterfly with the goal of joining either our competitive team (TWST) or non competitive team (Gators).  Diving and swim team drills and training is introduced.