Catfish
Group Description
Catfish introduces children to competitive swimming. The fundamentals of all four strokes are taught as well as skills that will allow them to function as part of a swim team. Skills and fun are emphasized.
Entry requirements:
· 25 yards freestyle with side breathing
· 25 yards backstroke
Swimmers who have passed the following lesson levels are typically ready for Catfish:
· Tukwila – passed Super Strokes Level
· Evergreen – passed Intermediate Lessons Level
· Seattle Public – passed Advanced Swimmer Level (eligible for Summer Swim League)
· Kent Meridian – passed Youth 4 Level
· Mt. Rainier – passed Learn-to-Swim Level 4
Group Objectives:
· Stay on the right side of the lane
· Come to practice on time with SMAC cap and goggles
· Give the coach undivided attention during instruction
· Streamline kick 5 yards from wall
· Swim 25 yards of legal Breaststroke
· Swim 25 yards legal Butterfly
· Perform legal flip turns and open turns
· Legal dive from side of pool
Practices offered: 3 per week
Lead Coaches by Site:
- Central
- View Ridge
- Mercer
- North
- Evergreen
- Tukwila
- Kent