Swimmers generally start at age 7, but can range from 6-8. They should have a swimming capability corresponding to a minimum of Swimmer Level Magenta and be able to swim 25 metres (one length) of "recognizable" front crawl (arms recovering over the water, side breathing with little-to-no hesitation), and 25 metres of backstroke. The objective is to progress to Guppies by achieving efficient breathing and an introduction to breast stroke with whip kick.  Each session is 8 weeks in duration. Swimmers turning 9 if not advanced to Guppies will be aged out.

Swimmers generally start at age 8, but can range from 7-9. They should have a swimming capability corresponding to a minimum Swimmer Level Purple and be able to do 50 metres (two lengths) of recognizable front crawl with continuous arms and breathing (arms recovering over the water, side breathing with no hesitation), 25 metres of backstroke, dolphin kick, and breaststroke with whip kick. The objective is to progress to Whales by achieving efficient body position, proper stroke patterns for free, back and breast, with an introduction to butterfly drills. Each session is 8 weeks in length. Swimmers turning 10 if not advanced to Whales will be aged out.

Swimmers generally start at age 9, but can range from 8-10, with a swimming capability corresponding to a minimum Swimmer Level Aqua. They must be able to do 150 metres (6 lengths) continuous using a mixture of front crawl, backstroke, butterfly (development) and breaststroke (ankles outwards on the extension) AND swim 50 metres freestyle in 75 seconds or faster. Select Whales will be given the opportunity to race in introductory level competitions. The objective is to progress to the Junior Competitive Programme, by being proficient in the 4 competitive strokes, with an introduction to legal turns. Each session is 8 weeks in length. Swimmers turning 11 will be allowed to finish the session, but age out at 12.