THE CALVERTON CHARGERS PRE-TEAM 

In addition to a full swim team practice and meet schedule, the Chargers also offer a Pre-Team program for swimmerswho have earned, or are close to earning their club swim patch, but are not quite ready for swim team. Pre-Teamers must be able to swim freestyle the width of the pool. Pre-team practices are designed to develop swim skills and confidence, and begin immediately after Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) close for the summer. The conclusion of the Pre-team season is the much anticipated Mini-Meet when the youngest members of the Charger community are given an opportunity to shine. The Pre-team coach, Coaches in Training (CITs), and older team members show their spirit and help mentor and guide their younger counterparts through their first competition in an environment charged with encouragement and enthusiasm. The Chargers traditionally invite additional MCSL teams to participate to ensure plenty of competition and excitement. Participation in the Mini-Meet is by coach's invitation.

For an assessment of your swimmer's abilities and recommendation for appropriate placement on pre-team vs swim team, please contact Coach Tom. 

Calverton Mini-Meet Invitational

Participation by coach's recommendation.

Participation in the Mini-Meet by Pre-team swimmers is by coach's invitation, and you will then be asked to declare your swimmer's availability via the "Events" tab on the Home page. Declaring your swimmer's availability (kind of like an RSVP) is an important responsibility for each Charger family and helps the Pre-team coach seed the meet. Failure to declare yes/no can result in your swimmer(s) being unable to participate in a meet. See the "How-To" under the Volunteers drop down menu on the home page for instructions.

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