Swim Team Preparation

Course Description

• The Swim Team Preparation course bridges the gap between swimming lessons and competitive swim team. This class will teach the finer points of freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers will learn new skills such as breaststroke, butterfly, flip turns, and racing starts. Each class will focus on one or two skills per class to help students learn the skills needed for swim team. Swimmers should come into the class being able to swim a minimum of 25 yards freestyle or backstroke and be a competent deep water swimmer. If parents are not sure if their child is ready for Swim Team Prep, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator to set up an evaluation prior to registering for the class. At the end of the class, the instructors will evaluate each student to determine if they are ready for swim team and will be given a report card. Students may require multiple rounds of Swim Team Prep class in order to be ready for swim team.

Logistics

• Class is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and the pool area is to the right. Bring goggles that do not cover the nose, a water bottle, competitive style swim suit, towel, and an optional swim cap. Swimmers will meet under the scoreboard on the pool deck while parents should observe the class from the stands.

Instructor

• Instructor: Summit Staff. Please contact Olivia Crawford, Aquatics Coordinator to set up an evaluation if needed or ask questions at olivia.crawford@johnston.k12.ia.us.