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The AquaKids
Sharks offer training and practice groups for
swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of our
program to offer age specific training for all of our athletes
geared towards challenging each individual and developing each
individual to the best of their abilities.
Please call us at
786-255-0284 to schedule an appointment for a
try-out, or Click Here to send
us an email request for more information.
Program
Hierarchy
Listed below are the
names and general descriptions for the different practice groups we
have within our program! Also listed is the scientific name for
each SHARK along with the size (of the shark; not the
group)!
Continuing Education "CE"
Shark Groups:
(General Group
Descriptions)
Angel Sharks &
Leopard Sharks
Squatina dumerlli 4
feet 100 lbs. & Triakis semifasciata 5 feet
100 lbs.
This group is for
swimmers who've taken one session of our regular (daily) lesson
program and have basic swim and water safety skills. They will
continue to further develop their swimming and water safety skills
which includes "Humpty Dumpty", "Superman Kick", and "Roll Overs".
Then we develop Freestyle with side breathing and Backstroke plus
introduce Butterfly. They are 30 minute lessons that practice 2
times per week, M/W or T/Th. Leopard Sharks may compete in our
SHARK Races with approval from the coach!
Sand
Sharks
Caracharhinus
milberti 6
feet 100
lbs.
The Sand Shark group is
for swimmers who can swim 50 feet of Freestyle with side breathing
and 50 feet of Backstroke. This group continues to develop the
Freestyle, Backstroke and Butterfly. Then inroduces Breaststroke
plus Racing Starts and Finishes. They practice for 45 minutes, 2
times per week on M/W or T/Th. Sand Sharks compete in our SHARK
Races!
Bull
Sharks
Carcharhinus
leucas 10
feet 200 lbs.
Pre-Swim Team FUNdamental
Groups: Swimmers in this group must be competent in
Freestyle and Backstroke and will develop all four competitive
strokes, racing skills, introduce endurance training, plus compete
in SHARK RACES! Practices are 45 minutes, 2 times/week on
M/W or T/Th with the option of attending Blue Shark practices on
Friday/Saturdays. And, with coaches’ approval, race in
sanctioned competitions.
AquaKids Shark Swim Team
Groups:
(General Group
Descriptions)
Blue
Sharks
Prionace
glauca 13 feet 300
lbs.
Swim Team with FUNdamental &
Competitive Levels: FUNdamental group swimmers are
competent in Freestyle and Backstroke plus have basic knowledge of
Breast & Fly, race in SHARK Races and with coaches’
approval, race in sanctioned competitions. Competitive group
swimmers are legal in all four strokes and race in SHARK Races and
sanctioned competitions. Practices are 1 hour (or more); 3 to 4
times per week.
Dusky
Sharks
Carcharhinus
obscurus 14 feet
500 lbs.
Swim Team FUNdamental
Group: For Middle School swimmers who have knowledge
of and wish to develop all 4 competitive strokes. Plus, have the
desire to improve and possibly become a competitive swimmer. They
race in SHARK Races and with coaches’ approval, in sanctioned
competitions. 1 to 1.5 hour practices, 2 to 4 times per
week.
Hammerhead
Sharks
Sphyrna
mokarran 15 feet 800
lbs.
Swim Team FUNdamental
Group: For High School swimmers who have knowledge of
and wish to develop all 4 competitive strokes. Plus, have the
desire to improve and possibly become a competitive swimmer. They
race in SHARK Races and with coaches’ approval, in sanctioned
competitions. 1 to 1.5 hour practices; 3 to 5 times per
week.
Mako
Sharks
Isurus
oxyrinchus 12 feet 1,000
lbs.
Swim Team "Elite" Competitive
Group: Our elite “age group” competitive
swimmers who have committed to the sport, are competent in all 4
strokes, plus are mentally and physically capable of handling the
rigors of training and competitive swimming. Swimmers in this group
are striving for personal excellence and the highest levels in
swimming. A Swimmer, Parent, Coach Meeting is required for
admittance. Swimmers race in SHARK Races and sanctioned
competitions. Practices are 2 or more hours; 5-8 times per
week.
Great White
Sharks
Carchaodon
carcharias 36 feet
3,000 lbs.
Swim
Team "Elite" Competitive Group: Our elite “senior” competitive
swimmers who have committed to the sport, excel in all 4 strokes,
and are mentally and physically capable of handling the rigors of
training and competitive swimming. Swimmers in this group are
striving for personal excellence and the highest levels in swimming
and are held to the highest level of personal responsibility. A
Swimmer, Parent, Coach Meeting is required for admittance. Swimmers
race in limited SHARK Races and sanctioned competitions. Practices
are 2 to 5 hours; 9 times per week including
2-a-days.
Basking & Whale
Sharks
Cetorhinus maximus &
Rhincodon typus 45
feet 10,000 lbs.
Adult/Masters Group : This group is for
adults with basic swim skills desiring to improve and keep in
shape. Practices are MWF 5:00 - 7:00 AM and 12:00 noon -1:30 pm AND
some Saturdays, 7:00-8:00 am!
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