MCC Miniwaves
2026 Information & Schedule
Cheri's Spring Swimmers
Calling all Miniwave hopefuls! Miss Cheri is offering a pre-season program for our Miniwaves. Come join Miss Cheri for a three week intensive program set to get ready for an amazing summer in 2026! Space is limited so please contact Cheri directly to sign-up (925-963-7879)
Details
Dates: Monday 5/04- Wednesday 5/20.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- consecutive days suited for progressive skill building
Times:
Group #1 “Not Quite Minis” 4:00-4:30
This group is intended for kids who are comfortable in the water but are not quite eligible for our mini wave program (see criteria below). Our goal is that after this program, many of these young swimmers will be able to join mini waves this summer.
Group #2 “Intro to Minis” 4:30-5:00
This group is intended for kids who are planning to sign up for our mini-wave program and who already meet criteria (see below). These swimmers want to have a head start on the mini wave program for the summer. There is a chance that a select few of these swimmers will be ready to 6 and unders this summer.
Cost: $315. We are unable to prorate for swimmers who cannot attend daily.
Staff: Miss Cheri and our fabulous MCC JR Coaches
SUMMER Miniwaves
The Miniwave Program was developed to transition swimmers from being water-safety competent to being ready to participate on our swim team should they choose to. Most participants range in age from 4 to 6 years old. The program is designed to introduce all four competitive strokes. With a low swimmer to coach ratio, children are mentored with positive reinforcement in a fun learning environment. Prior to the start of the Miniwave Program, the MiniWaves Director will provide an in-pool evaluation to ensure your child is ready to be a successful MiniWave.
The evaluation will include but is not limited to the following:
- Are comfortable putting their face in the water.
- Can motor approximately 12 feet unassisted.
- Can float on back
- Able to follow coaches’ directions.
Important dates and times for 2026 season:
- Program start date: Monday, June 1st
- Program end date: Friday, July 24th
- Practice times: Monday – Friday 12:45pm – 1:30pm
- No practice on 7/03 or 7/7
Summer registration will go live on 2/26 @ 8pm.
For questions regarding the Miniwave Program please contact Cheri Garmer (925.963.7879)
What to wear and bring to practice:
Girls:
One - piece swimsuit (preferably with no sleeves)
Hair in a swim cap (silicone tend to be quite comfortable for littles, but any cap is just fine)
Snug - fitting goggles are a must!
Please use sunscreen over sunshirts. These shirts create extra drag which is challenging for early swimmers.
Boys:
Jammers or a speedo swimsuit
Hair in swim cap, only if necessary
Snug - fitting goggles
Please use sunscreen over sunshirts. These shirts create extra drag which is challenging for early swimmers.
ALL
You can purchase “Youth Goggles” on Amazon. Be certain they are for ages 3-8 or 3-10. Both TYR and Speedo are good options.
They cost around $14.00.
Please bring a towel and sunscreen
