Swimmers must have completed level 6 are able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, have a basic knowledge of all four competitive strokes (front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke and butterfly) and tread water for 1 min. This class is for swimmers who want to be on the competitive swim team but still need to develop endurance and technique while starting to learn lap lane safety.

No Swim Meet Commitments.

Get ready for the summer swim season with our 6-week Spring Conditioning Program! This program will focus on stroke technique, turns, starts, and endurance training to build strength, speed and confidence in the water. Our expert coaching staff will break down each aspect of your swim to refine technique while also improving overall conditioning. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your skills, or boost your endurance, this program is the perfect way to dive into summer competition feeling strong and prepared!

Requirement criteria for New Members: Completion of Level 4 or equivalent swim lessons, which will also be completion of the Deep Water/Green Band swim test plus backstroke.

• 25 yards front stroke
• 25 yards back stroke
• Tread water for 1 minute

*If unsure, please email [email protected] for a swim test. 

Practice Times: Ages are approximate. Swimmers will be adjusted into the correct groups during the first week of practice. Swimmers may attend some or all practices; no minimum requirement.

• Jr. Bronze (under 8 years old)
  • Mon/Wed 5:00 – 5:45pm
• Bronze (8-10 years old)
  • Mon/Wed 6:00 – 6:45pm
  • Tue/Thur 6:30 – 7:15pm
• Silver (10-12 years old) 
  • Mon/Wed 6:45 – 8:00pm
  • Tue/Thur 7:15 – 8:30pm
• Gold (12 years and up)
  • Mon/Wed 6:45 – 8:00
  • Tue/Thur 6:45 – 8:45pm

Preseason Clinic
Practices Tuesdays 6:00–7:15pm

Designed for participants currently enrolled in the Thelma Lovette Gators Winter ’25-26 swim team and or looking to join the team during the Summer ’26 season.

Preseason will focus on endurance, technique for all strokes as well as starts and turns in order to maintain fitness following the winter swim team season and in preparation for the Summer swim season, which will begin in mid-May.

Session 1: 

Tuesday, February 24th-Tuesday, March 31st

Session 2: 

Tuesday, April 7th-Tuesday, May 12th

Cost: $72 per session

Requirements: Swimmers must be able to meet the requirements for either the Bronze or Silver squad:

Bronze swimmers must be able to:

• Swim 25-50 continuous yards of Freestyle with rotary (side) breathing, continuous arm motion and continuous kick.
• Swim 25-50 continuous yards of Backstroke with continuous arm motion and continuous kick.
• Have previous knowledge of Breaststroke and Butterfly.
• Attempt a dive from the side of the pool or off the diving block.
• Pass an endurance set (Example: 4×25’s freestyle with 1:00 minute break after each 25.)

Silver Swimmers must be able to:

• • Swim 50-100 Freestyle with continuous arm motion, kicking and rotary (side) breathing.
  • Swim 50-100 of the four competitive strokes continuously with appropriate turns and continuous arm and kicking motion.
  • Dive from the starting block.
  • Continuously perform flip turns – no open turns.
  • Perform the appropriate streamline/turn for each stroke.
  • Butterfly — Get their arms over the water and perform the butterfly kick.
  • Breaststroke — Perform the breaststroke pull and kick.
  • Backstroke — Swim on their back for the entire distance and perform a backstroke flip turn and appropriate finish.
  • Pass an endurance set (Example: 4×50’s freestyle and/or Backstroke with 1:00 minute break after each 50.)