Swimming and fencing basics, with a coach
Ready when: Run, jump, throw and swim games (b1) done.
What the coach teaches
Swim technique, the fencing guard and lunge, the laser shooting steps (calm breathing, the sight picture, a smooth trigger squeeze, follow-through) and comfortable running.
At home, safe only
Run, jump, throw and swim games (b1) and Target games for the laser-run (b2); the no-weapon shooting cards (shooting-Swimming and fencing basics, with a coach (b3), shooting-b4); the fencing and swimming home cards.
Ask the club
The multi-sport weekly plan and how many sessions a week suit the child's age.
What you can see from the side
The child enjoys the variety.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The child takes part in a modified "festival" event.
Stop and get a coach when
Pain or exhaustion.
Basic is done when the child enjoys all the parts and swims and runs comfortably.
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