THE SEALS

at MPC

This group is for swimmers aged 11&under.

Swimmers in this group should know what all four competitive swimming strokes are and should be striving towards being able to do them legally in a USA Swimming meet. 

Entry requirements:

• 25 yards unaided on stomach without stopping
• 25 yards unaided on back without stopping
• Basic knowledge of all four strokes

Age:

• 11&Under

Attendance:

• Recommended 2-3 times a week, practice offered 4 times a week 75 min mix of land and water training

Expectations:

• Streamline off the walls
• Circle swim
• Know the basics of all four strokes, dives, flipturns 
• Basic understanding of a pace clock

Swim meets:

• Required 2 meets per year, encouraged to do all local meets!

Goals: 

• Create great practice habits by showing up early ready to learn
• Lean how to do every stroke legally
• Increase endurance and efficiency 
• Compete in the following events: 100 free, 50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, 100 IM in a meet

Behavior expectations:

• Respect- others and the facility/equipment
• Be on time, hurry when late
• Move with purpose through transitions

Be Prepared:

• Have a snack before practice
• Bring all needed equipment INCLUDING WATER
• Bring tennis shoes to dryland

Be Positive

Be Encouraging

Be a good teammate

Be a good listener

Review our Athlete Code of Conduct

VOLUNTEER HOURS: 8