About the Mini Flippers Program
This program is for novices who are not yet ready for regularly scheduled practices. Mini-Flippers meet with the coaches three times a week and may attend all team functions and swim in FAST Meets.
The goal of the Mini-Flippers program is to prepare the swimmers to move up to the regular team and they may move up at any time during the season, at the coaches' discretion.
The Mini Flippers program is NOT a replacement for swim lessons. The Mini-Flippers Program is designed to build endurance and refine stroke technique.
To join Mini-Flippers, swimmers must meet the following criteria: be at least four years old by June 1, be able to swim the distance across the pool unassisted (dog paddle is fine!), be able to float on their stomachs with their face in the water, and be able to take direction from the coaches.
The first practice for Mini-Flippers is Monday, June 22nd. Mini-Flippers will practice three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11:00am, after the school year ends. Parents of Mini-Flippers should plan to stay on deck for practice in the event that their child needs assistance. To culminate a successful season, there will be a Lollipop meet for all mini Flippers on July 24th at 10:30 am.
Assessments of Mini-Flippers will be held in the first week of practices. If your child is not yet ready for this program, we will notify you and provide suggestions for private swim lessons. Registration fees would be reimbursed.
