Pre-Competitive Program (Ages 5–18)
The Saint Lawrence Swim Team (SLST) offers swim practices and group training for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Our mission is to create an environment of disciplined training, strong work ethic, and mental focus to help swimmers reach their personal best—and to develop the skills for a lifelong, healthy, athletic lifestyle.
Our Pre-Competitive Program is designed for swimmers who are comfortable in the water and looking to develop proper technique in all four strokes. This group is ideal for children who are strong in freestyle and backstroke, and are ready to improve their breaststroke and butterfly.
Minimum Requirements:
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Able to swim the full length of a 25-yard pool (freestyle and backstroke)
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Basic knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly
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Note: We do not offer child learn-to-swim lessons. All swimmers must be water-safe and able to swim independently.
Foxtrot Group
Graduates from a Learn-to-Swim program can move into the Foxtrot Group, our main pre-competitive training level.
Focus Areas:
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Technique development in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
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Introduction to starts, turns, and underwater techniques
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Optional participation in swim meets (with Head Coach approval)
Practice Schedule:
45 minutes, 3 times per week
Dolphin Group
The Dolphin Group is a technique and fitness-based class open to:
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Swimmers not yet ready for competitive training but looking to stay in shape
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Swimmers from our Foxtrot or Bravo (competitive) groups who want to add an extra day of stroke-focused practice and conditioning
This class emphasizes stroke perfection, confidence building, and smooth transition to more competitive levels.
Practice Schedule:
1 hour, Saturdays only
All new swimmers must complete a tryout (by appointment only) to determine group placement. Swimmers are accepted subject to space availability.
Please contact us for more information, tryout scheduling, or to begin the application process.
