ROBALOS

These clinics are designed for swimmers who want to improve the strokes and techniques of the four basic strokes, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Individual attention is given by head coach and assistants. Swimmers must have basic knowledge of the strokes but are not limited to swim team members.

Robalos Swimming is for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Swimmers must be able to swim unaided one length of the pool performing three of the four competitive strokes. Swimmers practice Monday through Thursday. Additional fun family/swimmer activities will be scheduled. Meets are held Saturday morning beginning in June. Swim team try-out evaluations are on Saturday April 20 at 4pm or Thursday 4/25 at 6:30pm at Sierra Pool.

For swimmers unable to meet the swimming requirements we have a Junior Robalos program. A Junior Robalo is a swimmer, 8 years or younger. In order to qualify for Junior Robalos the swimmer must complete one length of the pool unassisted. Swimmers must be registered for the team and practice with the Junior Robalos. Practice consists of 40 minutes to an hour of workout that combines small group instruction followed by lap swim in the main pool. In meets Junior Robalos will only swim events in which they have a legal stroke as determined by a head coach.

Back to Swim Night is an evening to come together, hear about the upcoming season, meet the coaches, order team wear, pay $125 parent volunteer check, meet old friends and make new ones. All families and swimmers are expected to attend Friday, April 26 at 5:30pm, Canyon View Community Center. Swimmers who do not have parent participation check in will not be allowed in the pool 4/29.

MERMAIDS

These clinics are designed to introduce or reinforce skills necessary to become a successful synchronized swimmer. Attendees need have no previous experience but must be able to swim the length of the pool without support.

Come out and get ready for the synchronized swimming season. This class is for conditioning as well as an opportunity to learn and practice basic figures. It’s open to beginning as well as experienced swimmers. Make new friends and meet up with old friends. Sign up for clinics and both months at the same time and save!

Junior Mermaids is the training ground for future Mermaids. Swimmers will learn the basics of synchronized swimming without the pressure of competitive meets. This ten-week program will prepare the swimmers for the end of season water show and give them a head start on the next competitive season. All swimmers must be able to safely swim the width of the ARD pool without the aid of flotation devices, lane lines, or stopping on the wall. Swimmers must attend one of our free beginner clinics in March or April to pass a basic swim assessment. Swimmers can also contact the head coach (theauburnmermaids@gmail.com) to arrange another time for a swim assessment if necessary.

The Mermaids synchronized swim team has a long tradition here in the foothills. Synchronized swimming combines the grace of dancers, the coordination and flexibility of gymnasts, the spirit of cheerleading, and the strength of water polo players into one beautiful and powerful sport. Practices are held in the evenings Monday through Thursday and some weekends. Meets are held Wednesday evenings beginning in June and the league finals will be held in mid-July. New swimmers of all ages (7-18) are encouraged to join. Swimmers must attend one of our pre-season Free Beginner Clinics or contact the coach to arrange a different time for a swim assessment (theauburnmermaids@gmail.com). All swimmers and a parent are urged to attend Back in Sync on April 24 and provide a refundable, parent participation check made out to Mermaids in the amount of $125. (Swimmers will not be allowed in the pool without a check).

Water Show will be Tuesday July 24 at 7pm.