Junior Dolphins

 
DSCF4620Junior Dolphins are an entry level group. Typically these swimmers begin at 7-9 years old and progress to the Regional group within one or two seasons. These young athletes train three times per week, sessions are about one hour in length. New swimmers are welcome at anytime.

Focus in this group is on the FUNdamentals of training... emphasis is on technique, kicking, all four stokes and most of all fun. We emphasize the social aspect of swimming with games and teamwork activities. The swimmers get to know each other as well as the older swimmers in the club. This is a great time for them to discover the joys of swimming, competing and being involved in organized sport.

 Junior Dolphins are encouraged to attend local competitions DSCF4291that are offered about every four weeks at either Winskill Aquatic Centre or Watermania Leisure Complex in Richmond. These practice ’meets’ again put the focus on developing the skills required to progress towards being a more proficient swimmer. These events are also learning experiences for the parents of the group, the suggestion is that you come out and time, cheer or otherwise help out in any way you can.

There are always jobs to do, if you are new to the club ask someone who’s been around for a while for suggestions of how to get more involved. Just as your child is learning about swim club participation so are you and we want each family to feel welcome to help as much as they are able.
 
kids swim 008 Swim meets and other events for our entire team are held about a few times annually, at these events novice swimmers enjoy social interaction and team building along with the senior level swimmers. Most competitions for these Junior Dolphins are free for registered swimmers.

WDSC hosts an annual meet in March, this is a regional level meet and although the Junior Dolphins are for the most part not able to participate as athletes, all families are asked to help out with the organization and facilitation of the weekend.
 
 
You can register now, detailed instructions are available here. For more information please contact our registrars at registrar@winskilldolphins.org.