Our 2012 season is almost ready to start!
MINNOWS -- Swimmers are still learning the four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. They are not quite ready to swim long distances independently.
Requirements: 8 & under must be able to swim 25 yards (one lap) of at least one stroke. 9 - 10 year olds must be able to swim 50 yards (two laps) of at least one stroke.
Practice Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:45am to 11:30am
DOLPHINS -- Swimmers have a basic understanding of all the strokes, but technique instruction is still a major focus. They can swim longer distances and are learning starts, turns, and finishes.
Requirements: Must be able to swim 100 consecutive yards of at least one stroke without stopping and be able to swim one lap of each stroke.
Practice Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:45am to 10:45am
STINGRAYS – Swimmers are able to swim all four strokes correctly, but are still working on enhancing stroke technique. They are building endurance and learning proper technique for starts, turns, and strokes.
Requirements: Must be able to swim 200 consecutive yards of at least one stroke without stopping, swim a legal 100 I.M., and be able to complete 6x50’s on a 60 second interval and be able to swim one lap of each stroke.
Practice Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 9:45am. Evening practice option: Monday 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday 5:30pm to 7:00pm
SHARKS -- Swimmers are able to swim all four strokes correctly. These swimmers are perfecting technique and building endurance.
Requirements: Must be at least 9 years old, be able to swim a legal 200 IM, and complete 6x50s on a 50-second interval.
Practice Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:15am to 9:00am. Evening practice option: Monday 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday 5:30pm to 7:00pm
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