Recreational Programs
ST programs:
Sea Stars
Age 5 to 10
Sea Star is our non-competitive/recreational program. Lessons run in 8 week sessions from January-June. This program is for kids who have mastered the basic strokes but have no experience in Artistic Swimming. An athlete should be able to swim two laps of crawl stroke and breaststroke as well as feel comfortable floating on his/her back.
Ages: 5-10
Sea Star Coach: Giordana Ventura
Workout Days/Times:Saturdays 11:00am-11:50am
Location: Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club
Cost: $150 for 8 week session + $15 registration fee
Little Mermaids & Mermen
Age 5 to 12
The Little Mermaids is the continuation of Sea Star. It is a hybrid program that transitions between recreational to beginner. The classes are specially designed for our young athletes age 5 to 11. They work on strengthening their swimming skills while learning synchro basics and a short routine to music. This is a non competitive program that runs from January to June. Members of this team will have the opportunity to perform the routine they learn throughout the season.
Even though mermaids is our recreational program, it is important that the swimmers are able to swim independently and be safe in water. For this season, we require participants the following minimum swimming skills:
2 laps of crawl
2 laps of breaststroke - with the appropriate kick
1 lap of backstroke
Must be able to independently float on back for 10 seconds
Must be able to trade water for 20 seconds
Ages: 5-11
Group Coaches: Daniela Garmendia & Giordana Ventura
Workout Days/Times: Not available until Fall 2024
Cost: The registration fees for the 2023 Mermaids registration fees are $100. At the end of this registration process your account will be billed for the registration fees described above as well as January dues which are $90. There are two payments to our Non profit Booster Club of $35 the first payment is due in February and the second in April. (These cover pool fees)
Dolphins
Age 5 to 10
Dolphins is our swimming class for swimmers who would like to practice Artistic Swimming but that still need to work on on mastering crawl stroke, breast stroke and back stroke. They should be comfortable floating on their back and swimming under water. Participants will also learn basic sculling and work on flexibility.
The Dolphin program is a non-competitive program where swimmers learn basic swimming and synchro skills. Lessons run in 8 week sessions.
Ages: 5-10
Coach: TBD
Workout Days/Times: Not available until Fall 2024
Duration: 8 week session
Cost: $150 + $15 registration fee.
