High School/Advanced Group: This class is for divers that have competed at a High School level OR have 4 of the 5 categories in diving, front, back, inward, reverse or twisters. Advanced skills are required to be in this group. If your diver has strong gymnastics experience or is HS age, or have any further questions, please contact coach Stephenie for further guidance.

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Beginner Group Description: This class is for divers that are brand new to the sport with little or no experience. We will work on the basic fundamentals needed for the intermediate group. Skills included but not limited to, jumping off the board forwards and backwards in each position, tuck, pike and straight, head first entry skills and backwards entry skills. Coaches will recommend beginner divers to move to the intermediate group. Starting age for this group is 6yrs.

Intermediate Group Description: This class is for those who have had previous experience with diving and have mastered basic skills that are learned in the beginner group. This class is for divers who know how to perform a full approach hurdle, front dive, front flip, back fall in and back dive. If you are curious if your diver should be in this group, please contact Coach Stephenie before signing up for this program.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 11-15 Rec Team Requirements: 25-50 yards freestyle and backstroke 15-25 yards breaststroke and butterfly Ability to swim and tread unassisted in deep water Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: Swimmers who do not possess the required skills listed above will be moved back to the Learn-to-Swim program. On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills (listed in “requirements” below), to ensure that the Rec Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. The Minnetonka Middle School East pool is deeper and colder than the MMW pool. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25-50 yards unassisted in deep water, please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Mini-Meets: Towards the end of the season, there is a Wednesday night “mini” swim meet for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 11-15 Rec Team Requirements: 50 yards freestyle and backstroke 25 yards breaststroke and butterfly Ability to swim and tread unassisted in deep water Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills to ensure that Rec Swim Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25+ yards unassisted in a full-length, deep pool, without a coach in the water. Please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Swim Meet: On October 21, there is a Wednesday night “mini” swim meet for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 5-7 Rec Swim Team Requirements: 25 yard freestyle and backstroke Demonstrated ability/understanding of breaststroke and butterfly Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Swim and tread unassisted in deep water About Rec Swim Team: Rec Team is designed for swimmers interested in competitive swimming. The team allows your swimmer to sample a competitive swimming environment by competing at swim meets, participating in team style practices, and learning competition skills before deciding if they’d like to try out for a club swim team. Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: Swimmers who do not possess the required skills listed above will be moved back to the Learn-to-Swim program. On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills (listed in “requirements” below), to ensure that the Rec Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. The Minnetonka Middle School East pool is deeper and colder than the MMW pool. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25+ yards unassisted in deep water, please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Mini-Meets: Towards the end of the season, there is a “mini” swim meets for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 5-7 Rec Swim Team Requirements: 25 yard freestyle and backstroke Demonstrated ability/understanding of breaststroke and butterfly Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Swim and tread unassisted in deep water Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills to ensure that Rec Swim Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25+ yards unassisted in a full-length, deep pool, without a coach in the water. Please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Swim Meet: On October 21, there is a Wednesday night “mini” swim meet for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 8-10 Rec Team Requirements: 25 yards freestyle and backstroke 10+ yards breaststroke and butterfly Ability to swim and tread unassisted in deep water Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: Swimmers who do not possess the required skills listed above will be moved back to the Learn-to-Swim program. On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills (listed in “requirements” below), to ensure that the Rec Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. The Minnetonka Middle School East pool is deeper and colder than the MMW pool. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25-50 yards unassisted in deep water, please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Mini-Meets: Towards the end of the season, there is a Wednesday night “mini” swim meet for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 8-10 Rec Team Requirements: 25+ yards freestyle and backstroke 10+ yards breaststroke and butterfly Ability to swim and tread unassisted in deep water Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills to ensure that Rec Swim Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25+ yards unassisted in a full-length, deep pool, without a coach in the water. Please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Swim Meet: On October 21, there is a Wednesday night “mini” swim meet for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 8-10 Developmental: this practice group is preferred for first time/lower skill level rec participants. Practices will focus more on skill/stroke development and endurance, and less on speed training. Ages 8-10 Rec Team Requirements: 25 yard freestyle 25 yard backstroke 10+ yards breaststroke and butterfly Ability to swim and tread unassisted in deep water Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: Swimmers who do not possess the required skills listed above will be moved back to the Learn-to-Swim program. On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills (listed in “requirements” below), to ensure that the Rec Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. The Minnetonka Middle School East pool is deeper and colder than the MMW pool. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25+ yards unassisted in deep water, please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Mini-Meets: Towards the end of the season, there is a Wednesday night “mini” swim meet for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Interested in competitive swimming? Sample a competitive swimming environment by participating in team-style practices, competing at a swim meet and learning competition skills before joining a club swim team. Ages 8-10 Developmental: this practice group is preferred for first time/lower skill level rec participants. Practices will focus more on skill/stroke development and endurance, and less on speed training. Ages 8-10 Rec Team Requirements: 25 yard freestyle 25 yard backstroke 10+ yards breaststroke and butterfly Ability to swim and tread unassisted in deep water Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Prerequisites and Skill Assessment: On the first day of practice, swimmers will be tested on the required skills to ensure that Rec Swim Team is a good fit. Each age group will be split up into levels based on ability, to better serve swimmers of different skill levels. Swimmers will be expected to swim 25+ yards unassisted in a full-length, deep pool, without a coach in the water. Please consider if this will be a comfortable fit for your swimmer. Rec Team Swim Meet: On October 21, there is a Wednesday night “mini” swim meet at Minnetonka Middle School East for swimmers to showcase their skills and have fun racing! USA Swimming Flex membership is required to participate on the Rec Team. It costs an additional $30 for swimmers under 12, and $80 for 12+ for a year of membership.

Drop in for open practices to stay in shape between Fall and Winter Rec Swim Team sessions. Rec Swim Team Requirements, Ages 10+: 50 yards freestyle and backstroke 15 yards breaststroke and butterfly Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Swim and tread unassisted in deep water

Drop in for open practices to stay in shape between Fall and Winter Rec Swim Team sessions. Rec Swim Team Requirements, Ages 10+: 25 yards freestyle and backstroke 15 yards breaststroke and butterfly Must have passed Skipper 5, Admiral 3 or equivalent level Swim and tread unassisted in deep water

Learn to swim 25 yards freestyle, 25 yards backstroke, 10 yards breaststroke and dolphin (butterfly) kick for 25 yards. This class is for swimmers who can float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle, swim 15 yards backstroke and utilize breaststroke (whip) kick. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Admiral 1 For inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers who cannot float or swim independently with freestyle and backstroke techniques. Swimmers will learn to float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 15 yards backstroke and perform whip (breaststroke) kick. Admiral 2 This class is for swimmers who can float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle and backstroke and utilize breaststroke (whip) kick. Swimmers will learn to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke with good technique, 10 yards breaststroke and perform dolphin (butterfly) kick. Admiral 3 This class is for swimmers who can swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke, swim 10 yards breaststroke and utilize dolphin (butterfly) kick. Swimmers will learn to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke, perform flip and open turns, swim 25 yards breaststroke, and swim 15 yards butterfly.

Learn to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards butterfly, perform flip turns and refine your strokes. For swimmers who can swim freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards, swim 10 yards breaststroke and dolphin kick with a kickboard for 25 yards. Check Your Level Level Prerequisites Learnings Admiral 1 For inexperienced and/or cautious swimmers who cannot float or swim independently with freestyle and backstroke techniques. Swimmers will learn to float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing, swim 15 yards backstroke and perform whip (breaststroke) kick. Admiral 2 This class is for swimmers who can float on their front and back unassisted, swim 15 yards freestyle and backstroke and utilize breaststroke (whip) kick. Swimmers will learn to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke with good technique, 10 yards breaststroke and perform dolphin (butterfly) kick. Admiral 3 This class is for swimmers who can swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke, swim 10 yards breaststroke and utilize dolphin (butterfly) kick. Swimmers will learn to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke, perform flip and open turns, swim 25 yards breaststroke, and swim 15 yards butterfly. After passing Admiral 3, swimmers are ready to try our Rec Swim Team!

Whether it's your first time taking a swim lesson or you want to try out for the club team, our instructors give you a personalized curriculum to reach your goals! Interested in semi-private lessons with a friend or family member? We highly recommend enrolling with others at a similar experience and skill level.