MINI-MITE QUALIFICATIONS
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KRA FIREFISH Mini-Mites Requirements (8 years old & under)

A swimmer must pass KRA Swim Lesson Level 5 AND/OR:

1. Swim a 25 meter “version” of the freestyle (front crawl), with NO assistance, and:

• Placing their face comfortably in the water the majority of the length

2. Swim a 25 meter “version” of the backstroke, with NO assistance, and:

• Remain on back for the entire length

• Arms should be used and come out of the water for some of the length

***Season Duration: condensed 6 week season with the potential to compete in the final 3 regular season dual meets

MINI-MITE SKILLS TAUGHT DURING SEASON

Mini-Mites will master the following during the season.

1. Master 25 meter freestyle to include: 

• Rotary breathing to at least one side 

• Streamline start [without initial breath]

2. Master 25 meter backstroke to include: 

• Streamline start (pushing off wall on back in streamline position)

3. Master a standing dive off of the side of the pool (a swimmer should not be allowed to dive off of the block until this is mastered for safety purposes