Pre-Competitive Group

This group is for swimmers ages 5-8 who have no formal swimming experience. To join this level, swimmer must be water safe and independent.

In this group, the swimmer will learn the proper body position, balance, and coordination for backstroke and freestyle. Swimmers will focus on basic drills that are developmentally appropriate to increase body awareness and coordination in the water.
 

Sept 2024 - May 2025 Practice Schedule

Objective:

1. Have fun with movement exploration and experimentation.
    

Group Criteria:

The minimum requirement to join this group:

1. Get in/out of the pool independently;
2. Tread the water for 60 seconds without touching the bottom;
3. 25 yards Backstroke kick in streamline position; and,
4. 25 yards Freestyle kick with a kickboard, be comfortable with head underwater.

​Required Equipment:

1. Junior Team kickboard