THISTLEDOWN SWIM ACADEMY
Thoughtfully Designed Lessons for Students of All Ages
THE THISTLE SYMBOLIZES DEVOTION, BRAVERY, DETERMINATION & STRENGTH
ALABAMA'S PREMIER SWIM STUDIO
3524 BROOKWOOD RD., BIRMINGHAM AL 35223
(205)215-2626
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GIVING THE GIFT OF SWIM LESSONS IS LIFE AFFIRMING. WE STRIVE TO MAKE LEARNING TO SWIM A POSITIVE AND OPTIMISTIC EXPERIENCE.
THE DOWN OF A THISTLE IS A SOFT PLACE TO LAND
For many of us, learning to swim is one of the top ten most memorable experiences of childhood.
Time spent swimming means time spent with friends and family at backyard pools, public facilities, the lake…
Time spent having fun!
Swimming for
All Levels & Ages
Infants and toddlers, in particular, learn to love the water.
Swimming gives them loads of opportunities to move, to wiggle, and to try new skills. when a young child learns to swim it gives them freedom to love the water. Water play is non-stop fun.
Our thoughtfully designed swim classes are based on the age and skill level of the swimmers and are open to swimmers ages six months to 12 years of age. Swimmer’s 13 years of age and older may enroll in our adult classes
Thistledown swim academy is devoted to fostering the bravery, determination, and strength of every student.
DESIGNED WITH YOUR SUCESS IN MIND
Our small studio environment is cutting-edge. the studio water is 89°f and the perfect temperature for everyone; providing less shivering and more focus.
The small intimate setting is terrific for swimmers of all levels offering less distraction and close proximity to your coach. students will receive immediate feedback and close attention.
Swim Lessons at Thistledown
We are dedicated to teaching students how to survive in the water and to helping students reach their highest potential.
Our thoughtfully designed swim classes are age & skill based.
Classes are open to swimmers ages 6 months to 12 years of age.
Swimmers 13 years of age and older may enroll in our adult classes.
MOLELY VOLES
MOLEY VOLES’ LESSONS ARE ALL ABOUT WATER ACCLIMATION AND EXPLORATION. SWIMMERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO BACK FLOATING WITH ASSISTANCE.
BADGERS
BADGERS’ LESSONS ARE DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND. SWIMMERS WILL BEGIN TO INITIATE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT AND DEVELOP INDEPENDENT BACK FLOATING SKILLS.
WATER RATS
WATER RATS’ LESSONS WILL FOCUS ON ROLLING OVER AND BEGIN TO INTRODUCE OTHER STROKES.
STOATS
MOLEY VOLES’ LESSONS ARE ALL ABOUT WATER ACCLIMATION AND EXPLORATION. SWIMMERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO BACK FLOATING WITH ASSISTANCE.
WEASELS
WEASELS’ LESSONS ARE ALL ABOUT MOVEMENT. SWIMMERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO GOING FURTHER DISTANCES WHILE PERFECTING ROTATING ARMS AND SIDE BREATHING FOR FREESTYLE AND PERFECTING MORE ADVANCED SKILLS AND DRILLS IN BACKSTROKE, BREASTSTROKE, AND BUTTERFLY. TREADING WATER WILL BE INTRODUCED.
OTTERS
OTTERS’ LESSONS ARE ABOUT HONING SWIMMER’S SKILLS AND ENDURANCE. THIS IS WHERE SWIMMERS WILL LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING MORE COMPETENCE IN THE FOUR STROKES. SWIMMERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO BEING ABLE TO COMPLETE LONGER SWIMS WITH CORRECT FORM AND BREATHIGN MECHANICS. THE GOAL IS TO BE ABLE TO SWIM FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES WITHOUT STOPPING. BEGINNING WALL TOUCHES AND FLIP TURNS WILL BE TAUGHT.
TOADS INCREDIBLE TRAINING GROUP
TOADS TRAINING GROUP IS GEARED TOWARD ADVANCE STROKE PROGRESSIONS IN ALL FOUR COMPETITIVE STROKES. BEGINNING LEVEL COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES WILL BE INTRODUCES AS WELL AS CIRCLE SWIMMING. SWIM/PRACTICE ETIQUETTE WILL BE TAUGHT AS WELL AS DRILLS AND FLIP TURNS.
TOAD’S ARMY TRAINING GROUP
SWIMMERS IN THE TOAD’S ARMY TRAINING GROUP ARE SCHEDULED THROUGH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION. SWIMMERS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 2 LAPS OF EACH STROKE AND MUST COMPLETE ONE, 10-MINUTE SWIM PRIOR TO TAKING LESSONS AT THIS LEVEL. THE COMPLEXITIES OF SWIMMING IN A MORE COMPETITIVE REALM WILL BE EXPLORED. EXPECT TO SEE SWIMMERS ACCOMPLISH UNDER WATER BREASTSTROKE PULL-OUTS, IM TURNS, ADVANCED STROKE DRILLS, AND PACE WORK. SOME DEGREE OF PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SELF-INITIATIVE WILL BE REQUIRED BY SWIMMERS IN TOAD’S ARMY. TIMED SWIMS WILL BE INTRODUCED AT THIS LEVEL.
We are dedicated to teaching students how to survive in the water and to helping students reach their highest potential.
DESIGNED WITH YOUR SUCESS IN MIND
The double turbine endless pool is helpful for endless repetition and refinement of strokes while our below water mirrors allow students to view themselves in real time. Two swimmers can swim side by side in a lesson and improve independently of one another and their respective pace. Thistledown’s video recording options allow students to see themselves and their subsequent corrections.
For swimmers wishing to improve upon stroke technique or pace, the endless pool is like a swim lab where your attention can be keenly focused on how changes in your technique affect your pace. Improving your stroke technique while swimming in the turbine generated current offers immediate feedback. When you improve, the speed of the current will need to be increased to contain your new pace.
Experience The Cutting-Edge Solution
We are dedicated to teaching students how to survive in the water and to helping students reach their highest potential.
