Tadpoles
The tadpole program is for young swimmers (ages 4 to 7) who are working toward being on the swim team. We welcome younger brothers and sisters of current frog swimmers, as well as those new to the swim team experience. Our 12 and older swimmers are trained to teach tadpoles developmental stroke and kicking skills.
The tadpole program does not replace swim lessons and is not a water readiness class. Your young swimmer is ready for the tadpole program if he meets the following criteria:
1. Must be between the ages of 4 and 7.
2. Must be willing to leave their parent or guardian to join the group in the pool independently.
It is very important that the tadpoles are willing to transition easily.
3. Must be comfortable in the water and able to fully immerse their face, as well as their body, underwater.
4. Must be able to put their face in the water and kick, unassisted, to an instructor.
5. Must wear swim goggles.
If your child cannot do all of these tasks, or is a brand new swimmer, please wait until next season for tadpoles and sign up for swim lessons offered through the pool. This will ensure that all of our young swimmers have a safe and happy swim season.
The first tadpole meeting is Monday, June 28, at 9 a.m. On the first day, the tadpoles will be assessed to determine their readiness for the program and get to know the instructors. Please have the children wear bathing suits and bring their goggles. The tadpole season will last for four weeks, ending Friday, July 23.
The cost for the tadpole program is $75 per child. This fee is separate from your family swim team registration. The registration form for tadpoles is the same as the swim/dive form.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Ober at (703) 273-5377.