Øvede is the fourth level of the swimming school run by HEI Svømning, aimed at children and young people. Children can start on Øvede I, which has 45 minutes in the water, or go straight to Øvede II, which runs for a full hour. Both groups cover much the same material; the difference is simply how long the children swim and play in the pool.
The aim is for the children to build on skills they already have, swim three different strokes, learn new skills in self-rescue and first aid, and swim at least 200 metres, including 50 metres of backstroke. There is still room for play and free movement in the water, so it is not all about swimming. The class is led by a qualified instructor with an assistant instructor, both working poolside.
