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Swim Team Prep (aka "Gutter Guppies")
Gutter Guppies is a swim team prep swim program for our youngest Wahoos (approx. 4-6 year olds) who need further instruction in order to join Swim Team. Swimmers will progress through the program as written and directed by Head Coach Adrian Lohse.
Our goal with Gutter Guppies is to help build the skills and confidence of our youngest Wahoos so that they are able to move onto the Swim Team with ease, excitement, and proper technique. We want them to be successful, happy Swim Team members! As a reminder, in order to begin workouts with the Swim Team, we suggest that our Gutter Guppies, or anyone registering for Swim Team, be able to:
- Swim one lap (25 yds) freestyle, unassisted.
- Swim backstroke with limited assistance. Swimmers must be comfortable in the water swimming on their backside for safety reasons.
- Understand that they should be diving into the pool fingers first, and are very close to doing so (vs. feet first).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration dates:
- Registration opens: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8 AM. Click here to register.
- Registration closes: once spots are filled
Session dates and times:
- We are offering 3, 2-week sessions:
Session 1: May 30-June 8, 2023
Session 2: June 12-22, 2023
Session 3: July 10-20, 2023*
- Lessons will be semi-private with a goal of approximately 4 guppies per group (2) of instructors (4:2).
- Lessons will be 30 minutes.
- Swimmers will attend 4x/week, Monday-Thursday. No lessons on Fridays.
- Lessons will be held 1:00-1:30 pm OR 1:30-2:00 pm. You will be assigned to a time slot based on instructor availability after registration has closed.
- No refunds will be issued for missed lessons; additionally, session costs will not be prorated for missed lessons.
- A Gutter Guppy swim meet will be held on Thursday, July 27. 2023 and we encourage all guppies to participate!
*Swim Team has a break from June 29-July 5.
Eligibility: This program is meant for 4-6 year olds who are already water safe and need further instruction that would then allow them to join Swim Team. For questions about eligibility, please contact Coach Adrain, [email protected].
Cost per swimmer:
- $135 for session 1 (prorated for 7 days of instruction, no lessons on Monday, May 29)
- $150 for session 2
- $150 for session 3
Refund policy for Gutter Guppies: Last day for refunds, minus a $35 processing fee per swimmer per session, is Monday, May 15, 2023. Note: In the event of unexpected or unforeseen, extended periods of pool closure, the swim team committee will evaluate refunds and make up sessions at that time. However, no refunds will be issued for missed lessons and, additionally, session costs will not be prorated for missed lessons (i.e. vacations, appointments, sick days, etc.).
