Swim Teams

*New swim team inquiries must go through the TRYOUT process before joining/registering*

Junior Viking

Junior Viking is an introductory-level program for new and continuing swimmers, typically ages 5-10. The emphasis of this program is on teaching the four competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. In addition, basic racing starts and finishes are taught. JV swimmers will participate in practice fun meets at Viking with another local team.

Requirements:

• Swimmers must be water safe
• Comfortable swimming the full pool length (25 yards) unassisted
• Have a basic foundation and understanding of freestyle and backstroke

Junior Viking is split between 2 different classes based on skill level. In Junior Viking 2, swimmers have all 3 requirements listed above. In Junior Viking 1, swimmers have all 3 requirements AND additional knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Technique or speed are not factors in the decision to place a swimmer in Junior Viking. Our instructors for this program are primarily in the water with the swimmers for optimal instruction. 

Practices: M/W/TH 4:30-5:15 PM (Junior Viking 1) // M/W/TH 5:15-6:00 PM (Junior Viking 2)

Fees: $40 one-time registration fee / $75 per month / $30 annual Flex membership (12 years and younger & practice only) with USA Swimming

JV is a limited space enrollment program; a waiting list will be established when a section(s) fill(s) up.

NOTE: For non-swimmers 9 and above or under 5 children, it is recommended to enroll the child in a recreation program first or private lessons. We are not able to offer private lessons.

White Group

The White Group is designed for swimmers who have graduated from the Junior Viking group, or can demonstrate the basic skills of all four competitive strokes (typically ages 7-11). Swimmers will learn an understanding of starts, turns, and basic use of the pace clock. This group will continue to develop and refine stroke mechanics, as well as be introduced to more advanced stroke drills and racing strategies.

White Group swimmers will participate in occasional practice meets at the Viking pool with another local team, and can participate in USA meets with the Coach's recommendation. Parents and swimmers should be committed to a minimum of 3 days/week. 

Practices: M/T/W/TH/F 4:30-5:30 pm

Fees: $40 one-time registration fee / $95 per month / $30 Flex membership (12 years and younger & practice only) or $80 premium membership (older than 12 years OR participating in swim meets) with USA Swimming

Swimmers will be required to purchase equipment such as kick boards, fins, and pull buoys. The required list of equipment can be found on our website. 

Move-Up Goals to Red

Note: Group advancement is always subject to the coach's recommendation and approval. The following is a starting point, not a rigid list

• ​​​​Official USA time achieved in every stroke:​
  • 8/under - min. 25 yd
  • 9-10 - 50 yd (fly excepted); 100 IM​​
• ​​Practice/Skills:
  • ​​Basic flag count finish understood
  • Basic freestyle flip turns
  • Consistent 5 sec interval; knows send-off times on clock​
  • Min. 70% average attendance report

Red Group

The Red Group is designed for more advanced beginners, typically 8-13 years old. They do more advanced work on starts and more advanced drills and racing strategies. 

Red group swimmers are expected to participate regularly in meets, including the Metro Championships meet (short course and long course seasons). Meet participation is dependent, though, on regular practice attendance (min. 3x/wk) and the approval of the coach.

Practices: M/T/W/TH/F 4:30-5:30 pm

Fees: $40 one-time registration fee / $95 per month / $30 Flex membership (12 years and younger & practice only) or $80 premium membership (older than 12 years OR participating in swim meets) with USA Swimming

Swimmers will be required to purchase equipment such as kickboards, fins, and pull buoys. The required list of equipment can be found on our website.