We’re excited to introduce new pre-competitive swim alternatives for college students who’re able to take the subsequent step past superior swim classes. These classes are designed to assist younger swimmers strengthen their abilities as they work towards becoming a member of a aggressive swim crew. During the 2025–26 fall and winter seasons, practices will concentrate on refining all 4 aggressive strokes, underwater streamline push-offs, begins, and turns. While constructing endurance isn’t the principle aim, swimmers will naturally enhance stamina alongside the way in which.
As we start, our crew will supply swim evaluations in the course of the first two weeks of college (Aug. 25–Sept. 5). If you’d like your scholar evaluated, please contact Shelley Twigg at stwigg@waukeeschools.org by the tip of the day on Sept. 3. Please overview the knowledge under, which explains which college students want an analysis.
Learn More on Our Natatorium Programming Site
What Do Students Need to Participate?
Swimmers will want a swimsuit, goggles, and a towel. The charge is $110 for college students who attend Waukee CSD and $165 for college students exterior of our District.
Who Should Participate?
Along with being an introductory program for college students coming from swimming classes, pre-competitive clinics are additionally very best for college students who wish to proceed swimming between their faculty seasons however will not be capable of decide to a year-round aggressive swim crew.
What’s the Age Requirement?
The minimal age is 6.
What Students Can Participate?
Students are prepared to leap into the pre-competitive clinics if they’ve attained Station 7 throughout in-school swim classes (Aquatic Experiences for second- and third-graders) or further swim classes on the natatorium (SwimAmerica Swim Lessons). Head to the Natatorium Programming Site to register by clicking “Join the Team” on the prime of the web page. Students new to this system may be evaluated to see if they’re prepared to hitch. Students will likely be authorised if they’ll swim 25 yards freestyle, 25 yards backstroke, and display primary breaststroke and butterfly.
How Do I Get My Student Evaluated?
Participants will likely be requested to swim 25 yards freestyle, together with just a few different abilities. Students have to be comfy in deep water. Please contact Aquatics Program Coordinator Shelley Twigg by emailing stwigg@waukeeschools.org by the tip of the day on Sept. 3 for extra info relating to the analysis course of. Additional evaluations will likely be accessible later this faculty 12 months.
When is Practice?
Practice will likely be held twice per week on Monday and Thursday evenings. You can choose a time slot of both 5–5:45 p.m. or 5:45–6:30 p.m.
How Long is the Commitment?
Students can select to take part within the fall or winter clinics. While college students can choose one, they’re additionally welcome to take part in a number of classes. The first alternatives are the next dates:
- Fall: Sept. 8–Oct. 16
- Winter 1: Nov. 3–Dec. 11
- Winter 2: Jan. 5–Feb. 12
Additional clinics will likely be added. You can examine availability by going to our Natatorium Programming Platform.