MINI-HAWK TEAM
For beginner 12&U Swimmers
Skill Level: Beginner
--- Swimmers must be able to swim 2 different strokes, comfortably, for a length of the pool.
--- This is NOT swim lessons. Children must be able to swim comfortably for 25 yards.
This is our entry level group. Children must be able to swim 2 different strokes, each for 25 yards. Anyone new to a swim team environment will start in this group. This group swims twice a week.
All 8&Unders are automatically Mini-Hawk swimmers. An advanced 8 year old may be moved lanes into the Junior group. Coaches will discuss these decisions with the parents. We want swimmers to have the skills down before they add the endurance component.
Mini-Hawks have NO PRACTICE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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TRAINING SCHEDULE:
15 minutes of dryland/stretching + 60 minutes of water
FALL/WINTER Session: September 2nd-February 22nd
PRACTICE LOCATIONS/TIMES (choose the days that work best for you):
UW-Whitewater, Williams Center Pool
5:15pm-6:30pm Mon thru Fri
Franklin Middle School, Janesville (alt site - Edison Middle School)
5:45pm-7pm Mon thru Thurs
Parker High School, Janesville (ONLY if practice gets moved from the MS)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
caps goggles towel water bottle (filled each night)
practice suit - we recommend purchasing a polyester suit (they last much longer) - check out swimoutlet
SWIM MEETS (OPTIONAL)
Approved Meets:
We compete in a league that offers racing opportunities once a month with other teams. These meets are open to ALL swimmers on the team and a great way to learn about racing.
USA Meets (Optional):
USA Membership allows swimmers more meet opportunities. If your child likes to race, this is a great option. There is an additional fee. Please talk to your coach.
TEAM FEES:
Practice Fees: $50/month
Fundraising Profit/Family: $150/season (prorated for late starters)
** Easy to earn with our fundraising options
Swim Meets (optional): varies based on meets - league meets are $16/swimmer
Team Suit (only need for swim meets)
Team Cap = $6
USA Membership (OPTIONAL - good thru 12/31/26): Annual fee $92 or $15 for scholarship families
REGISTER HERE
Fall/Winter FUNDRAISING Events (PLEASE PLAN AHEAD)
*10&U Parent Time Requirements:
*Work the Discover Whitewater 1/2 Marathon Race in Whitewater (approx 4 hour shifts, 9/21/25) OR the Latebird Race (9/28/25)
*8&U All-Star Meet (Jan 25, 2026)
*Other: if your child is racing in a home meet, than a parent helps work the meet.
11&Over Families (based on oldest swimmer):
*Swimmers and a parent work the Latebird Triathlon, September 28, 2025
*If your child is racing in a home meet, then a parent helps work the meet
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Please call us at 608-449-5150 with any questions, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.
