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Otters Swim Team
Our recreational swim team is designed to provide a positive team environment for learning good sportsmanship through competitive swimming. Otters begin with the fundamental skills and we build from there to allow each swimmer to achieve their individual goals. Our Otters team is an inclusive community and we provide a safe and healthy environment for all of our swimmers to begin a lifelong love of swimming.
| 8yr & Under Swimmers | 9yr & 10yr Swimmers | 11yr & 12yr Up Swimmers | 13yr & Up Swimmers |
| Two practices per week | Two practices per week | Three practices per week | Three practices per week |
JUNIOR OTTERS
Designed for swimmers who are interested in swimming laps to improve their strokes without the competitiveness of swim team. Practices will focus on improving technique, speed, and endurance. Prerequisite: Proof of American Red Cross Level III certificate. Pre-test to be conducted on the first day of class will consist of swimming 25 yards front crawl with rotary breathing, 25 yards back crawl and treading water for 1 minute.
NEW- Swimmers will register for the program as a whole, you can come on Monday, Wednesday, or both days! Please note that practices do not happen during holidays. The opportunity to participate in home Otters swim meets will be announced.
- All Otters must swim on their designated swim time and day. No making up for missed practices on other days.
- All Otters under 14 must have a parent/guardian on the premises in the bleachers or in their car.
- We do not keep a lost and found. Try to keep track of those goggles, water bottles, etc!
- Please come to practice already wearing your suit so you can bypass the locker room.
- Swimming in the pools before and/or after practice is not permitted.
- A bag big enough for all your stuff
- Bathing suit- worn to practice
- Towel
- Goggles (an extra pair is always handy)
- Flipper/Fins- these are not required but Beede fins will not be available. Kickboards and pull buoys will be available but families may want to have their own.
- Clothes to change into if necessary