Age Group Designations

Age Group Name
5–8 Mites (please see below)
9–10 Midgets
11–12 Juniors
13–14 Intermediates
15–18* Seniors
* 18 year olds who turn 19 after June 1 may swim the entire 2009 season.

Mini Mites & Mighty Mites

A Mini Mite is a first-year swimmer, or any Mite, who is not yet ready to go to Mighty Mite practice. A Mighty Mite is an experienced Mite who is ready for the challenge of regular Mite practice.

If you’re unsure which group is best for your child, please ask a coach.

About Practice

Many parents worry about how summer camps and vacations will affect swim practice. Please let the coaches know if your child will be away from practice for an extended time. Though we always recommend regular age group practice attendance—it helps your child make friends with teammates and become a better swimmer—we understand that situations arise where flexibility helps. Please let us know if you have short-term conflicts. Our coaches will be as flexible as possible and can arrange for your child to attend another practice for a short time.

Practice Schedule
This schedule is subject to last-minute changes, though we’ll try to limit them.
 
Afternoons Only, May 18–June 8
      Midgets and Juniors: 4–4:45 p.m.
      All Mites: 4:45–5:30 p.m.
     Intermediates and Seniors: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
 
Saturday Practices, Beginning May 30             
     All Mites: 9–10 a.m.
    Midgets and Juniors: 10–11 a.m.
    Intermediates and Seniors: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
 
Summer Mornings, Beginning June 9*
     Midgets and Juniors: 9–10:15 a.m.
     Intermediates and Seniors: 10–11:30 a.m.
     Mighty Mites: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
* For swimmers who are out of school.
Summer Afternoons, Beginning June 9
     Midgets and Juniors: 3:15–4:15 p.m.
     Mini Mites: 4:15–5 p.m.
     Intermediates and Seniors: 5–6 p.m.