| Mini Team |
Saturday, May 30th, 10-11 am
and
Saturday, June 6th, 10-11 am
All 7 & 8 year olds who are able to swim across the pool are welcome to attend the 8 & under practice that starts on May 26th. Any miniteamer who was in skill level group 4 or 5 in 2008 is welcome to be screened at the 8 & under practice as well. There will be a lane next to the wall dedicated to skill assessment for these swimmers. The coaches will place swimmers in either the mini team or the 8 & under practice. All 6 & under swimmers should attend one of the Saturday screenings, above, as should any swimmer under the age of 8 who is new to swimming or who would prefer to be screened at the mini team screening.
The
Mini Team
was founded in 1987 for the purpose of preparing
young swimmers ages 4 to 8 for the swim team. During practice, the swimmers
will be instructed on body position, kicking, correct arm strokes and
other techniques. Mini Team graduates have been outstanding young swimmers
on the team. Our coaches find the best learners and skilled swimmers
emerge from young swimmers who have received basic skills from the
mini team. Once on the swim team, this enables the coaches to
teach stroke technique and perfect swim strokes.
Thunder and lightning or
other swim meets may cause some sessions to be canceled. You will be
notified of make-up times. Please remember to check the weekly newsletter
for updated information. Parental involvement is especially critical
for the success of the Mini Team. Please make every effort to reach out
to the coaching Staff and Judy Hansen to volunteer to help with
activities.
The
Mini Team will be organized each season into several groups of equal
ability by the coaching staff. The coaching staff will conduct a simple skills assessment during a screening session, and ability groups will be assigned before the first day of practice. The only prerequisite is a willingness to put your head under the water. Practices will be either 30 or 45
minutes in length depending upon the ability group.
During the season, the coaching staff will continue to assess skills. Mini Team swimmers who demonstrate readiness will be provided the opportunity to advance to the 8 & under practice if they choose.
Mini Team Practice Schedule -- Starting June 22nd *
8:45-9:15 Level 1 Mini Team
9:15-9:45 Level 2 Mini Team
9:45-10:15 Level 3 Mini Team
10:15-11:00 Level 4 Mini Team
* Mini Team screening dates are Saturday May 30th, 10-11 am, and Saturday, June 6th, 10-11 am.