Circle Circle and Under – Swimming Game for Agility and Submersion

Name

Core Skill

The core skill focused on in this game isswimming agility and comfort with submersion. It encourages children to practice quick movements in the water and become more comfortable with the idea of going under the water.

Who

This game is designed forchildren who are learning to swimand can stand easily in belly- or chest-deep water. It’s ideal for beginners who are just starting to get comfortable in the water.

What

How

1. Form two circles with children of similar size: an inner circle and an outer circle.
2. On the instructor’s signal, children in the outer circle race around the inner circle.
3. Once they return to their starting point, they swim under their partner’s legs or, if not confident, move underneath their partner’s arm.

Difficulties Instructors Might Face

This game is adapted by Swim England:https://www.swimming.org/learntoswim/learn-swim-games-circle-rush-hour/