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[quote=Anonymous]At our pool, the pre-team has daily practice overseen by teen coaches and helpers. The main swim team starts right after Memorial Day, and the pre-team starts a week or two later. They have one meet (with other area pre-teams). They're invited to all social events (e.g. weekly pep rallies and the end-of-year banquet).

Your pool's web page might have details. Here's what ours is like:

This is a developmental “pre-team” for young swimmers, usually ages 5-8 years old. Attention will be given to improving stroke technique and endurance. Interested children can come to the first week of practices (see the calendar tab for time and date).

Eligibility: A child must be able to swim unassisted the length of the pool with alternating arm stroke. The coaches will assess each child's abilities in the first week or so of practice to be sure he/she is ready for pre-team. As a swimmer progresses, he or she might be encouraged to join the “big team” and perhaps swim in meets later in the summer.

The pre-team is NOT a replacement for swim lessons. If the coaches decide that your child is not ready for pre-team we encourage you to register for swim lessons. Our swim lesson program is designed to prepare the children for the pre-team. Additionally, participating in the pre-team along with group or private swim lessons is a great way to support your young swimmer's skill development.

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