We have some excellent instructors who are teach private
& semi-private lessons
(Semi-private lessons are 2 students per 30 minutes)
These lessons are in high demand and fill quickly!
We open the schedule the following month at the end of the current month.
BLUE CRUSH SWIM PROGRESSION PATHWAY
BEGINNER LEVELS
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Level 1: BUBBLES
- Perfect for: New swimmers
- Key Skills: Water comfort, safe pool entry, bubble blowing
- Achievement Goal: Confidently blow bubbles and enter pool safely
- Next Step: Learning to float
Level 2: FLOATING STAR
- Perfect for: Water-comfortable beginners
- Key Skills: Front and back floating
- Achievement Goal: Hold front and back floats for 5+ seconds
- Next Step: Learning to kick
Level 3: KICKING EXPLORER
- Perfect for: Floaters ready to move
- Key Skills: Front and back kicks with breathing
- Achievement Goal: Independent kicking for ~15 feet
- Next Step: Side positioning
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
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Level 4: SIDE MASTER
- Perfect for: Basic movement achievers
- Key Skills: Sidekick, 6-kick switch, back kicks, shoulder rotations
- Achievement Goal: Comfortable side-position swimming
- Next Step: Freestyle technique
Level 5: FREESTYLE CHAMPION
- Perfect for: Swimmers ready for stroke development
- Key Skills: 3-6-3 drill mastery
- Achievement Goal: Beautiful freestyle for 15 yards
- Next Step: Backstroke development
Level 6: BACKSTROKE ACHIEVER
- Perfect for: Freestyle swimmers ready for new challenges
- Key Skills: 6-kick switch backstroke
- Achievement Goal: Independent backstroke for 15 yards
- Next Step: Butterfly preparation
ADVANCED LEVELS
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Level 7: BUTTERFLY BEGINNER
- Perfect for: Strong swimmers ready for advanced strokes
- Key Skills: Dolphin body kicks
- Achievement Goal: Feet-together dolphin kicks with breathing
- Next Step: Breaststroke technique
Level 8: BREASTSTROKE DEVELOPER
- Perfect for: Advanced swimmers
- Key Skills: Legal breaststroke technique
- Achievement Goal: Proper breaststroke with flexed feet and knees together
- Note: Gateway to competitive swimming*
Level 9: DIVING EXPERT
- Perfect for: Confident swimmers
- Key Skills: Diving and somersaults
- Achievement Goal: Comfortable dives and somersaults
- Next Step: Final skill refinement
Level 10: ALL-STAR ACHIEVER
- Perfect for: Complete swimmers
- Key Skills: All competitive strokes, dives, and techniques
- Achievement Goal: Club team readiness
- Next Step: Join Blue Crush Competitive Team!
🌊 Welcome to Crush Athletics Swim Lessons 🌊
Proudly sponsored by Blue Crush Aquatic Club
Program Offerings
Spring & Summer: Group Lessons Available
Year-Round: Private Lessons Available
Easy Registration Process:
Create your personal account to:
Manage contact information
Track current and past classes
View lesson history
Register for classes
Pricing:
Group Lessons: $100 per session (prorated for shorter sessions)
Private Lessons: $40 per 30-minute lesson
Semi-Private Lessons: $35 per child (30-minute lesson)
Important Policies
Group Lessons:
Minimum age: 5 years
Must be fully potty trained (no swim diapers)
Must be water-comfortable and independent
Parents observe from behind stanchions
72-hour cancellation notice required
Refunds only available if spot is filled from waitlist
Private Lessons:
48-hour cancellation notice for account credit
30-minute instruction + 5-minute parent consultation if needed
Can be converted to semi-private (email us to arrange)
General Guidelines:
Enrollment Options: Students may be enrolled in multiple classes simultaneously
Registration Restrictions: Registration limited to immediate family members only
Class Management:
All classes require minimum enrollment to run
Classes with insufficient registration may be canceled or combined
We reserve the right to assess student readiness within first 2 classes
If a student is found not ready for group lessons, they will be removed with a prorated refund
Cancellation & Refund Policies
Group Lessons:
No automatic refunds due to high demand
Cancellations require 72-hour advance notice
Refunds only processed if spot can be filled from waitlist
Email crushathleticspdx@gmail.com for all cancellations
Private Lessons:
No automatic refunds due to high demand
48-hour notice required for cancellation
Account credit offered with proper notice
Do not cancel online - email crushathleticspdx@gmail.com
Important: Online self-cancellations do not automatically process refunds.
Always email us directly for any schedule changes or cancellations.
Location & Facility
Parkrose High School Pool
12003 Northeast Shaver Street
Portland, OR 97220
What to Bring
Appropriate swimwear
Towel
Goggles (recommended)
Change of clothes
Lock for locker (optional)
Facility Rules & Information
Professional facility with certified lifeguards
First aid and CPR certified staff
District-maintained pool with regular safety checks
Clean, well-maintained equipment
Parents must observe from behind stanchions during lessons
Convenient parking available
ADA accessible facility
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