Super Splashers (the entry level for our youngest-new swimmers)
Splash (7-10 years)
The Splash group (pre-competitive) is the entry level to our Development/Devo (early competitive) program. This group has a strong focus on basic stroke skills (body position, kicking), safety and helping children gain more confidence in the water. We encourage swimmers at this level to attend our in house Splash-O-Rama meets to test their new skills. Swimmers will graduate into the Tides group once they have achieved all of the Splash skills and goals. The Splash group is suitable for swimmers who have completed Star Level 1 (or coach assessment / one length - 25meters - of the main YMCA pool unassisted, swimming or kicking, is a good benchmark - minimum standard).
A sessional program, offered through three 12-week session blocks, in sync with the school year. 2024-25 Sessions are as follows:
Session 1 (Sept 17th to Dec 5th) / Session 2 (Jan 7th to March 27th) / Session 3 (April 1st to June 19th)
Practices are conducted on Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm and Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm. Dryland will take place for the 1st 15 minutes / 45 minutes of swim to follow
- Two weekly pool sessions including 45 minutes of swimming and 15 minutes of dryland.
- Swimmers are encouraged to attend session ending Splash-O-Ramas - fun meet simulations.
- Age: Minimum age of 7 to a maximum age of 10. However, there are some exceptions for late starters and/or developers.
- Prerequisite: Star Level 1. Alternatively a new member coach assessment can be requested (Note: one length of the main pool unassisted, kicking or swimming, is considered to be a good benchmark).
