PRIDE 9s (P9)
 

Pride 9 is an introduction to the fundamentals of competitive swimming. The group focus is learning and developing technique, while demonstrating the execution of challenging drills and practices. Athletes in Pride 9 should have the basic understanding of all four strokes and should be able to dive and turn legally. 

 

GOALS:
  • Develop a greater understanding of swimming technique. For example: stroke, flipturns, dives 
  • Practice sportsmanship skills
  • Introduce dryland to athletes and understanding proper form
  • Being able to use a clock to time their work outs
  • Working towards achieving “BB” and “A” time standards (Zone 1 North Championships qualifier: “BB” times for 9&Over, “A” times for 8&Under)
  • Learning while having fun

 

CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Ages 9 through 11 
  • Minimum 60% attendance
  • Participate in swim meets
  • Participate in dryland

 

MOVE UP REQUIREMENTS TO PRIDE 12:

  • Participate in swim meets
  • Participate in dryland
  • Participation in PSL block party meets 
  • Participation of at least ONE PSL home meet 
  • Demonstrate a desire and commitment to compete at the next level
 
FAMILY EXPECTATIONS updated 2025-2026 season:
  • Support athlete-driven, team-focused experience as led by the coaching staff
  • Support development of independent, team-minded young athletes
  • Family volunteering: Pride 9s & Pride 12s 10 hours per session (30 hours per season). Sessions run September-December, January-April, and May-August.
  • All families with athletes participating in a home meet are required to work a minimum of two shifts (approximately four hours total) per meet. Note: Marshalls & Officials are waived from this requirement. Marshals may work one shift.
  • USA Swimming Officials in good standing may work or train to satisfy team service hours
  • All families with athletes participating in an away meet are required to work a minimum of one shift per day. Note: Officials are waived from this requirement.
  • Any outstanding hours from a given session will be charged at the start of each new session (January 1st, May 1st, and September 1st).  Accounts will be charged $40 per outstanding service hour.
  • Please see PSL Handbook for additional Volunteer Requirements. 
FEES:
  • $120 Annual PSL Team Registration updated for 2025-2026 season.
  • $89 Annual USA Swimming Membership
  • $175 per month Practice Dues (excluding meet entry fees)
PRACTICE TIMES:
Practice times subject to change
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 4:00-5:10pm swim
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 4:00-5:10pm swim, 5:10-5:30pm dryland
REQUIRED PRACTICE EQUIPMENT:
  • PSL Team Cap 
  • Well-fitted swim suit (recommended one-piece for females, brief or jammer for males)
  • Kickboard (Junior size recommended for 8-Unders)
  • Long Fins
  • Swimmer Snorkel
  • Pull Buoy (Junior size recommended for 10-Unders)
  • Mesh bag (recommended)
  • Conejo Swimworks - Team Apparel (team store for parkas, backpacks and more)
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