Strawberry Seals 2024 Spring-Summer Marin Swim League Session is coming! We look forward to having you join the Strawberry Seals and are excited for a GREAT season during our 60th anniversary year! The Marin Swim League (MSL) is comprised of 10 teams in Marin County. As a member of the Seals, in addition to our weekly practices, swimmers are encouraged to participate in our 7 dual meets and finish the season with the Championship Meet (CHAMPS).
Spring Season Quick Information Links
2024 Spring Season Registration Information
Group Descriptions and Prerequisites
2024 Spring Season Registration Page (Spring Half Season 2 | April 29 - June 30)
Spring Season Service Agreement Information
2024 Spring Season Registration Information
This spring we will offer groups at Strawberry pool and at Tamalpais High School pool. Our Strawberry based Fundamental groups will be focused on teaching the fundamentals of competitive swimming while our Tam Intermediate/Advanced groups will be focused on refining race skills and building physical capacities. Swimmers registering for the groups at Tam pool should be capable of swimming all four strokes in competition as well as the 100 IM with legal transitions.
Swimmers that master all the fundamental skills may transfer to our Intermediate/Advanced practice groups at Tamalpais High School pool.
We look forward to having you join the Strawberry Seals and are excited for a GREAT season. The Marin Swim League (MSL) is comprised of 10 teams in Marin County. As a member of the Seals, in addition to our weekly practices, swimmers are encouraged to participate in our dual meets and finish the season with the Championship Meet (CHAMPS) on June 29th.
Our Strawberry based groups will be focused on teaching the fundamentals of competitive swimming while our Tam groups will be focused on refining race skills and building physical capacities.
Please email [email protected] with any questions about the Spring season or registration.
2024 Spring Season Registration Page (Spring Half Season 2 | April 29 - June 30)
We will offer half and full season registrations for our “fundamentals” groups located at Strawberry pool:
- Fundamentals Full Season: February 26 – June 30 (18 Weeks)
- Fundamentals Half Season 1: February 26 – April 28 (9 Weeks)
- Fundamentals Half Season 2 (registration to open in March): April 29 – June 30 (9 Weeks)
For intermediate/advanced swimmers that have gained mastery of all the skills taught in our “fundamentals” groups, we will offer 18-week session at Tamalpais High School pool:
- Marin Swim League Spring Session: February 26– June 30 (18 Weeks)
We will also offer two morning sessions for intermediate/advanced swimmers that can be registered for as AM only practices: AM Full Season: February 26 – June 20 (17 Weeks)
- AM Only Half Season 1: February 26 – April 28 (9 Weeks)
- AM Only Half Season 2: April 29 – June 20 (8 Weeks)**
Note: this year all intermediate/advanced swimmers who sign up for Tam sessions can come to any and all AM sessions for no additional cost.
Graduating from Fundamentals to Intermediate/Advanced Level Groups:
Swimmers may join transfer to from a Strawberry Pool (Fundamentals) group to a Tamalpais High Pool Intermediate level group during the season with coach’s approval.
Swimmers registering for the 18-week training groups at Tam pool are expected attend the Marin Swim League Championships meet on June 29th.
2024 Spring Season Registration Page (Spring Half Season 2 | April 29 - June 30)
Service Commitment
The Strawberry Seals Swim Team is a parent-run organization. It takes 100+ parents to run a single meet. As part of participating in the Seals community, and to ensure the season is a success, we require that each family commit to helping perform duties throughout the MSL season. We simply cannot run a swim season without active parent volunteering, and all swim teams have comparable volunteer requirements. Volunteering also helps to boost our team spirit and build community and friendships. Go Seals!
Please read the Service Committment form that is presented during registration before signing up - ALL families (Intermediate/Advanced and Fundamental) are required to volunteer; the only exception are families who only have high school swimmers. Intermediate/Advanced families are required to fulfill six volunteer shifts over the course of the season; Fundamental families are required to fulfill a minimum of one volunteer shift; and if swimmers attend swim meets (which all swimmers are concouraged to do), for every swim meet attended up to a maximum of six.
Group Descriptions and Prerequisities
Seal Pups Fundamentals
Ages: 5 - 7
Location: Strawberry Pool
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Time: 5:05 – 5:35 PM OR 5:35 - 6:05 PM (must pick one)
Session Dates:
- Fundamentals Session 1: February 26 – April 28
- Fundamentals Session 2: April 29 – June 30
- Fundamentals Full Season: February 26 – June 30
Ribbon Seals Fundamentals
Ages: 7 – 9
Location: Strawberry Pool
Days: Mon – Thu
Time: 6:05 – 6:45 PM
Session Dates:
- Fundamentals Session 1: February 26 – April 28
- Fundamentals Session 2: April 29 – June 30
- Fundamentals Full Season: February 26 – June 30
Prerequisites:
• 25 yards freestyle without stopping
• Sideways breathing on freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke without stopping
This group bridges a from swim lessons to swim team. Swimmers learn/refine:
o Fundamentals of kicking
o Fundamentals of arm pulls
o Streamline
o Underwater butterfly kicks
o Breakout strokes
o Diving progression (USAS certified)
o Basic interval work: 25 yards @ 1:00 - 0:50
Harbor Seals Fundamentals
Ages: 8 - 11
Location: Strawberry Pool
Days: Mon – Thu
Time: 6:45 – 7:35 PM
Session Dates:
Fundamentals Session 1: February 26 – April 28
Fundamentals Session 2: April 29 – June 30
Fundamentals Full Season: February 26 – June 30
Prerequisites:
• 25 yards freestyle without stopping
• Sideways breathing on freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke without stopping
Swimmers learn fundamentals related to swimming in a competitive format. Swimmers learn/refine:
o Fundamentals of kicking
o Fundamentals of arm pulls
o Diving progression (USAS certified)
o Streamline
o Underwater butterfly kicks
o Breakout strokes o Turns: learning turn motions for all races
o Transition turns: Individual Medley
o Novice Interval Training: 25 yards @ 1:00 – 0:45 and 50 yards @ 2:00 – 1:30
o Stroke count (distance per stroke)
Grey/Leopard Seals Fundamentals
Ages: 11 - 18
Location: Strawberry Pool through April 28, Tam Pool from April 29 through June 30
Days: Mon – Thu through April 28, Mon-Fri from April 29 through June 30
Time: 7:35 – 8:35 PM through April 28, 5-6PM from April 29 through June 30
Session Dates:
- Fundamentals Session 1: February 26 – April 28
- Fundamentals Session 2: April 29 – June 30
- Fundamentals Full Season: February 26 – June 30
**Group will be moved to Tam pool starting April 29, 5: – 6:30 PM, TBD
Prerequisites:
• 25 yards freestyle without stopping
• Sideways breathing on freestyle
• 25 yards backstroke without stopping
This group is for swimmers 12 to 18 years old that are new to swim team but have a strong foundation of swimming lessons. Swimmers learn fundamentals related to swimming in a competitive format. Swimmers learn/refine:
o Fundamentals of kicking
o Fundamentals of arm pulls
o Diving progression (USAS certified)
o Streamline
o Underwater butterfly kicks
o Breakout strokes o Turns: learning turn motions for all races
o Transition turns: Individual Medley
o Novice/Intermediate Interval Training: 25 yards @ 0:50 - 0:30 and 50 yards @ 1:40 - 1:00
o Stroke count (distance per stroke)
Harbor Seals Intermediate/Advanced
Ages: 8 - 11
Location: Tamalpais High School
Days & Times
February 26 – April 28
- Mo/We 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Tu/Th/Fr 6:00 – 7:00 PM
April 29 – June 30
- Mo – Fr 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Marin Swim League Season: February 26 – June 30
Optional AM practices are included for this group.
Prerequisites:
- Completing all learning objectives in Harbor Seals Fundamental
- Competition legal in all strokes/turns
- Can complete following interval sets:
- 6 x 25 free kick @ 0:50
- 4 x 25 free swim @ 0:40
- 4 x 50 free swim @ 1:20
Swimmers learn/refine:
o Increasing underwater distance
o Diving from blocks
o Turns: Increasing Speed
o Relay starts
Intermediate Interval work
o 25 yards @ 1:00 – 0:30
o 50 yards @ 2:00 – 1:00
o 75 yards @ 3:00 – 1:30
o 100 yards @ 5:00 – 3:00
Grey & Leopard Seals Intermediate/Advanced
Ages: 11 – 18
Location: Tamalpais High School
Days & Times
February 26 – April 28
- Mo/We 5:30 – 7:00 PM
- Tu/Th/Fr 6:00 – 7:30 PM
April 29 – June 30
- Grey Seals Mo – Fr 5:00-6:30 PM
- Leopard Seals Mo – Fr 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Marin Swim League Season: February 26 – June 30
Optional AM practices are included for this group.
Grey Seals Prerequisites:
- Completing all learning objectives in Grey Seals Fundamentals or
- Competition legal in all strokes/turns
- Can complete following interval sets:
- 8 x 25 free kick @ 0:50
- 6 x 25 free kick @ 0:40
- 6 x 50 free swim @ 1:20
- 4 x 50 free swim @ 1:00
Leopard Seals Prerequisites
Ages: 14 - 18
- Complete following interval sets:
- 6 x 50 free kick @ 1:10
- 6 x 50 free swim @ 1:00
- 4 x 50 free swim @ 0:50
Swimmers learn/refine:
o Increasing underwater distance
o Relay starts
o Variable race pace (dependent on distance)
o Understanding and using splits
o Interval Training 25–200-yard increments with 25 base 1:00 – 0:25
o Developing growth mindset and confidence/inhibition to lead peers
AM Practices and AM Only Options
Swimmers registered for Tam based Intermediate/Advanced groups may attend any morning practice. Swimmers may also register to swim morning practices only. This option will be offered as 9-week and 8-week sessions.
- AM Only Half Season 1: February 26 – April 28
- AM Only Half Season 2: April 29 – June 20
- AM Full Season: February 26 – June 20
Prerequisites:
- Ages: 8 – 11 Harbor
11 – 14 Grey
15 – 18 Leopard
Location: Strawberry Pool/Tam Pool
AM Practice Times February 27 – June 20
- Grey Tu/Th 6:10 – 7:30 AM
- Leopard Tu/Th 6:10 – 7:30 AM
2024 Spring Season Registration Page (Spring Half Season 2 | April 29 - June 30)
