JP Medal Pathway
The JP Medal Pathway gives young swimmers a clear and rewarding progression from Stage 1 through to Stage 7. Each stage develops important swimming skills, confidence and technique, with a distinctive JP Swim Academy medal awarded when the stage is completed.
Rather than progress being recognised with a paper certificate, every completed stage is celebrated with a medal swimmers can keep and be proud of.
Medals, not certificates.
7 stages. 7 medals. One clear path forward.
Progress through seven stages
Each stage builds on the skills developed before it, taking swimmers from water confidence and the fundamentals through to stronger technique, independence and advanced swimming skills.
Stage 1 — Building Confidence
Getting comfortable in the water and developing the fundamental skills needed to begin swimming independently.
Stage 2 — Building Independence
Developing greater control and confidence while beginning to swim more independently.
Stage 3 — Developing Technique
Building stronger movement through the water and introducing more consistent swimming technique.
Stage 4 - Stroke Development
Improving the key swimming strokes while developing better control, coordination and efficiency.
Stage 5 — Stronger Swimming
Building greater distance, consistency and technical quality across multiple strokes.
Stage 6 — Refining Skills
Developing more advanced swimming skills while refining stroke technique, efficiency and control.
Stage 7 - Confident & Capable Swimmer
Bringing together strong technique, confidence and a broad range of swimming skills to complete the JP Medal Pathway.
Specific skills and progression requirements are assessed individually before each medal is awarded.
How medals are awarded
When a swimmer consistently demonstrates the skills required for their current stage, they move on and receive the matching JP Swim Academy medal.
Progress is individual — some swimmers may move through stages quickly, while others may need more time to build confidence or refine technique. The focus is on genuine improvement rather than rushing through stages.
Progress is assessed during normal lessons, so swimmers do not need to sit a separate test.
Every stage completed = one JP Swim Academy medal earned.
Ready to start the pathway?
Enquire about a trial or weekly lessons and we’ll help find the right starting point.