{"id":9002,"date":"2025-07-25T10:42:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/?p=9002"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:57:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:57:26","slug":"the-swimming-abc-fully-explained-so-your-child-will-get-diploma-a-b-c-flawlessly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/the-swimming-abc-fully-explained-so-your-child-will-get-diploma-a-b-c-flawlessly\/","title":{"rendered":"The Zwem ABC fully explained so your child will pass diplomas A, B &amp; C flawlessly"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instant answer: what is the Swim ABC and how long does it take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Swimming ABC<\/strong> Is the official trajectory of the <strong>National Swimming Safety Council (NRZ)<\/strong> with which children learn to swim safely step-by-step. In three diploma levels - <strong>A, B and C<\/strong> - they grow from water-free to open-water survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Average lead time<\/strong> at two classes a week: <strong>\u00b1 14 months<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diploma A<\/strong> \u2192 anhydrous + basic strokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diploma B<\/strong> \u2192 endurance + clothes swimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diploma C<\/strong> \u2192 survival skills in deep and open water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Register now for a <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/trial-lesson\/\">free trial lesson<\/a> and find out which starting level suits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why take the full Swimming ABC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Netherlands is full of canals, ponds and the sea. Children with only diploma A are still at risk in open water; diploma C is therefore the real <strong>flood protection standard<\/strong>. On top of that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-confidence<\/strong> - more easily dare to try water sports later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motor development<\/strong> - all four swimming strokes are perfected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuity<\/strong> - regular <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/\">swimming lessons<\/a> maintain fitness and technique.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diploma A - water-free &amp; basic strokes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Requirements<\/th><th>Why?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>50m breaststroke<\/td><td>Rhythm &amp; breathing<\/td><td>Recreational swimming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25m backstroke<\/td><td>Head still<\/td><td>Orientation to rescuers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Looking underwater<\/td><td>Through hoop at 3 m<\/td><td>Allaying fears<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jumping from side<\/td><td>Self back to side<\/td><td>Self-reliance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercises (first 3 months)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blowing in water \u2192 breath control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Float and balance exercises with plank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\"Penguin run\" in shallow water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Prefer extra 1-on-1 attention? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/private-swimming-lessons\/\">private swimming lessons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diploma B - endurance &amp; clothes swimming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Extra<\/th><th>Change compared to A<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>75 m breaststroke + 50 m backstroke<\/td><td>+ 50 % distance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 s of water treading<\/td><td>In \"T-position\"<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Swimming with clothes<\/td><td>Shirt, long trousers, sneakers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jump from plank<\/td><td>Swim on immediately<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Teach your child at home to put on and take off clothes in wet conditions: saves time and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diploma C - survival &amp; open-water-skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100 m varied<\/strong> - all 4 strokes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Underwater orientation<\/strong> - through hole 3 m away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Floating 15 s<\/strong> in jacket + shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotational jump<\/strong> - simulate unexpected launching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your son or daughter in a hurry? Then choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/turbo-swimming-lessons\/\">turbo swimming lessons<\/a> (A to C in \u00b1 9 weeks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does each degree really take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Lessons<\/th><th>A<\/th><th>B<\/th><th>C<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2\u00d7 per week<\/td><td>4-5 months<\/td><td>4-5 months<\/td><td>5 months<\/td><td>\u00b1 14 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\u00d7 per week<\/td><td>7-8 months<\/td><td>7-8 months<\/td><td>8-9 months<\/td><td>\u00b1 22 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turbo<\/td><td>10 d<\/td><td>3 wk<\/td><td>6 wk<\/td><td>\u00b1 9 wk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Intermediate acceleration? <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/turbo-swimming-lessons\/\">Turbo swimming lessons<\/a> shorten the route by \u00b1 40 %.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costs &amp; packages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Package<\/th><th>Content<\/th><th>Price*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Strippenkaart 10 lessons<\/td><td>Group lesson 45 min<\/td><td>\u20ac 125-150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly subscription<\/td><td>1\u00d7 p\/w lesson<\/td><td>\u20ac 60-70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private 1-on-1<\/td><td>30 min session<\/td><td>\u20ac 45-55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turbo A-C<\/td><td>Day course + diploma<\/td><td>\u20ac 1.150-1.400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>* Always consult our current <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/de-mirandabad\/\">rates<\/a>.<br>\u2714\ufe0f Already convinced? <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.easyswimportal.com\/dmz\/signup\/1\">Sign up directly for a teaching package<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice at home for faster progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dry training breaststroke<\/strong> - 5 min\/day on the bench.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cup game<\/strong> - Wet face step-by-step to prevent water anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diving rings<\/strong> - Under-water orientation in (toddler) pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During our <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/swimming-lessons-for-children\/\">swimming lessons for children<\/a> track your scores in an app for each lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary &amp; next step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diploma C is the <strong>flood protection standard<\/strong>. With two lessons a week, you'll catch up on average in <strong>14 months<\/strong> the finish line. Private or <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/turbo-swimming-lessons\/\">turbo lessons<\/a> speed up the process, but cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/trial-lesson\/\"><strong>Schedule a free trial lesson<\/strong><\/a> - instructor determines the starting level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/\">View all swimming lesson options<\/a> in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.easyswimportal.com\/dmz\/signup\/1\">Sign up directly for a teaching package<\/a> and start this season.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we will ensure that your child will soon <strong>confident and safe<\/strong> diving into any pool.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn exactly what your child should be able to do per diploma, how long the process takes (14 months on average), and get tips on how to get to diploma C faster and stress-free.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Zwem ABC uitgelegd: zo haalt je kind soepel diploma A, B & C","_seopress_titles_desc":"Leer exact wat je kind per diploma moet kunnen, hoe lang het traject duurt (gem. 14 mnd), en krijg tips om sneller \u00e9n stressvrij tot diploma C te komen.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[40,37],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9002","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-kosten-financien","7":"category-zwem-abc-diplomas"},"meta_box":{"cta_text":"4038"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9002"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14667,"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9002\/revisions\/14667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}