THE OTTERS

at MPC

The Otters focuse on teaching the fundamentals of competitive swimming. This group has a dual purpose of improving swimmers' water safety as well as developing sound fundamentals for all four competitive swimming strokes, diving, turns, and intervals. 

Entry requirements:

• 25 yards unaided on stomach without stopping
• 25 yards unaided on back without stopping

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 every wall
• Circle swim
• Finish to the wall

Swim meets: 

• 2 required team meets per year+any other meets they want to attend

Goals:

• Know the basics of all four strokes
• Know the basics of a dive
• Know the basics of a flip turn
• Basic understanding of a pace clock

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: 6