Is your swimmer ready to try out a fun, team style learning environment?
Then CLICK HERE to sign up for Rec Team! 

Practices are run as a team style learning environment with multiple swimmers per lane, a coach on deck and coaches in the water as needed. Rec Team participants will work on age specific skills and drills in a team atmosphere. Level assessments or tryouts are not required prior to joining Rec Team however swimmer's must be able to complete certain skills before joining Rec Team. These skills are highlighted in the group descriptions below. A fun intra-squad meet will be held at the end of the season. This meet will give participants the chance to become exposed to the fun and excitement of a swim meet environment as well as show off the skill they’ve learn to family and friends.

Age 5-7 Rec Team

Before joining Rec Team ages 5-7 swimmers must be able to swim a 25 yard freestyle unassisted and a 25 yard backstroke unassisted.


Upon completing the program athletes in Rec Team ages 5-7 will be provided with the skills to:

  • Increase their overall swimming skills
  • Complete a 25 yard freestyle
  • Complete a 25 yard backstroke
  • Complete a 25 yard butterfly 
  • Dive off the starting blocks
  • Attain a basic understanding of a swim meet
  • Learn age-appropriate training drills
  • Learn how to race!
  • Discover a love for the sport of swimming

Age 8-10 Rec Team

Before joining Rec Team ages 8-10 swimmers must be able to swim a 25 yard freestyle with rotary breathing and a 25 yard backstroke, both unassisted.


Upon completing the program athletes in Rec Team ages 8-10 will be provided with the skills to:

  • Increase their overall swimming skills
  • Complete a 50 yard freestyle
  • Complete a 50 yard backstroke
  • Complete a 25 yard breaststroke 
  • Complete 25 yards butterfly 
  • Dive off starting blocks 
  • Execute flip turns 
  • Attain as basic understanding of a swim meet
  • Learn age-appropriate training drills
  • Learn to race! 
  • Discover a love for the sport of swimming

Age 11-12 Rec Team

Before joining Rec Team ages 11-12 swimmers must be able to swim a 25 yard freestyle with rotary breathing and a 25 yard backstroke, both unassisted. 


Upon completing the program athletes in Rec Team ages 11-12 will be provided with the skills to:

  • Increase their overall swimming skills
  • Complete a 50 yard freestyle
  • Complete a 50 yard backstroke
  • Complete a 25 yard breaststroke 
  • Complete a 25 yard butterfly
  • Dive off starting blocks 
  • Execute flip turns 
  • Attain as basic understanding of a swim meet
  • Learn age-appropriate training drills
  • Learn to race! 
  • Discover a love for the sport of swimming

Age 13+ Rec Team

Before joining Rec Team ages 13+ swimmers must be able to swim a 25 yard freestyle with rotary breathing and a 25 yard backstroke, both unassisted 


Upon completing the program athletes in Rec Team ages 13+ will be provided with the skills to:

  • Increase their overall swimming skills
  • Complete a 50 yard freestyle
  • Complete a 50 yard backstroke
  • Complete a 25 yard breaststroke 
  • Complete a 25 yard butterfly
  • Dive off starting blocks 
  • Execute flip turns 
  • Attain as basic understanding of a swim meet
  • Learn age-appropriate training drills
  • Learn to race! 
  • Discover a love for the sport of swimming

CLICK HERE to View Schedule & Register for Classes

Contact Dennis at 952-401-5291 or Dennis.Dadashev@minnetonkaschools.org if you have any questions about Rec Swim Team.