Lil' Chompers

Pre-Team Developmental Group:

Lil' Chompers

Description:

• This Pre-Competitive team group helps bridge the gap between swimming lessons and a competitive swim team. Coaches will instruct from both the water and pool deck. Athletes will learn proper body balance techniques in the water, as well as bodyline kicking and the basics of freestyle and backstroke, while building confidence in deep water.

Age:

• Minimum age of 5 (swimmers will typically range from 5-7 years old)

Focus:

• Building confidence in the water, basic body balance and kicking techniques, and preparing for the next step in joining a competitive swimming program in a fun, safe environment.

Requirements to move up to the next group:

• Ability to demonstrate independent swimming skills a full length of the pool (25 yards). 
• Understanding of body balance, kicking, rotation, and basic Freestyle / Backstroke skills 
• Demonstrate listening skills and application of directions 
• Recommendation of the Coach