FINS PRACTICE GROUPS
Choose the group you feel your swimmer currently belongs in.
Little FINS
Ages 4 to 8 - Very Beginner - Outdoors
Ages 5 to 8 - Beginner - Indoors
Primary Focus:
- – To further our swimmers’ comfort level in and around the water, help develop and strengthen general water safety skills, and learn the basic elements to a successful freestyle.
Requirements:
- – Move forward on a kickboard without touching the bottom of the pool for 10 meters.
- – Be able to submerge your face completely underwater and blow bubbles.
- – Feel happy in and around the water without mom or dad present.
Group Goals:
- – Become comfortable and confident swimming unassisted.
- – Learn the basic components of a strong freestyle.
- – Learn to practice alongside teammates and feel comfortable in a team setting.
Little FINS
Ages 4-8 - OUTDOOR Very Beginner
Ages 5-8 - INDOOR
Beginner
Prior to registering, please read through the following registration information:
Step 1: Select your practice group for your first swimmer.
Step 2: Select how many times per week your swimmer will attend and select “Add to Cart”.
Step 3: If you have additional swimmers, repeat steps1 & 2 PRIOR to hitting “Continue”. You may sort through different groups using the “Filter By” option on the left side of your screen. Select “Continue” when all swimmers are added to your cart.
Step 4: Login to your “Active” account. If you do not have an “Active” account, one will be automatically created for you at checkout. “Active” is our registration system and your information will remain fully secure.
Step 5: Complete required fields and don’t forget to select your practice time/s for each swimmer. Only select the number of practices that correspond with the amount of times you have selected for each individual swimmer.
Step 6: Review your order & check out! Pricing is updated and prorated.
Additional Reminders:
* The practice times that you select are your exact times for the season. Please choose carefully.
* Please read our waivers, refund, makeup, and weather policies carefully. No refunds are provided for any registration. No Exceptions will be made.
* We encourage families to read through our FAQs page to receive answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
* All sibling discounts will be computed automatically at checkout.
* Registration includes a FINS T-shirt and swim cap.
*Signup Anytime – Pricing is Pro-Rated & Accurate to the day!
Little FINS
The indoor Little FINS program at Georgetown Prep Pool welcomes swimmers ages 5 to 8 years old who are in the beginning stages of their swimming careers. (NOTE: Please be aware of the differences between the indoor Little FINS Groups and the outdoor Little FINS Offerings. Our indoor location requires our beginner swimmers to be comfortable in deeper water.)
* Swimmers participating in this group should be completely comfortable on a kickboard in deeper water. Those swimmers that are not yet able to move forward through the water on a kickboard are not ready for this group yet and FINS recommends they join us for private lessons before joining these main program sessions.
* Each group is directed by a FINS Swimming head coach, and in addition, each group has an ample number of experienced and enthusiastic assistant coaches who are IN THE WATER working with the swimmers to make them feel comfortable, and to also be hands on as the instruction is taking place.
* These groups are learning the foundations of competitive swimming, furthering their water safety skills, and learning to get comfortable in and around the pool. Swimmers are beginning to learn proper freestyle and backstroke technique and also building a higher level of comfort and endurance as they familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of our sport and gain more confidence.
* With our youngest swimmers we strive to make sure that they are smiling and having a fun experience in the pool while learning to get more comfortable in a new setting.
Seahorses
Ages 5 to 8 - Beginner
Primary Focus:
- – Basic introduction and strengthening of all four strokes.
Requirements:
- – Swim across a 15-meter dive well (deep water) unassisted.
- – Show that they have a general understanding of freestyle and are familiar with the basic components of the stroke.
- – Float on their backs and have a general understanding of the basic components of backstroke.
Group Goals:
- – Learn the basic components of all four strokes.
- – Begin to refine strokes so that they can be swum with correct technique.
- – Introduction to technical swim skills such as streamlines & send-offs.
- – Introduction to swimming drills and swimming vocabulary.
- – Learn to practice alongside teammates and feel comfortable in a team setting.
Seahorses
Ages 5-8
Beginner
Prior to registering, please read through the following registration information:
Step 1: Select your practice group for your first swimmer.
Step 2: Select how many times per week your swimmer will attend and select “Add to Cart”.
Step 3: If you have additional swimmers, repeat steps1 & 2 PRIOR to hitting “Continue”. You may sort through different groups using the “Filter By” option on the left side of your screen. Select “Continue” when all swimmers are added to your cart.
Step 4: Login to your “Active” account. If you do not have an “Active” account, one will be automatically created for you at checkout. “Active” is our registration system and your information will remain fully secure.
Step 5: Complete required fields and don’t forget to select your practice time/s for each swimmer. Only select the number of practices that correspond with the amount of times you have selected for each individual swimmer.
Step 6: Review your order & check out! Pricing is updated and prorated.
Additional Reminders:
* The practice times that you select are your exact times for the season. Please choose carefully.
* Please read our waivers, refund, makeup, and weather policies carefully. No refunds are provided for any registration. No Exceptions will be made.
* We encourage families to read through our FAQs page to receive answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
* All sibling discounts will be computed automatically at checkout.
* Spring registration includes a FINS T-shirt and swim cap.
*Signup Anytime – Pricing is Pro-Rated & Accurate to the day!
Seahorses
2022-23 Seahorses - Full Year (Indoor Program) Information
Group Swim Lessons for Semi-Beginner Swimmers
* Group lessons program offered to semi-beginner swimmers who feel FULLY comfortable in deeper water. This is a great program for swimmers who are able to move forward through the water WITHOUT a kickboard or flotation device, but who are still in the early stages of understanding arm, leg, and head movements as they relate to freestyle.
* Practices take place in a 25-Yard section of the pool, and require that swimmers be able to swim a full-length of the pool (It doesn’t have to look pretty!). Swimmers in this group are able to blow bubbles, take strokes, are comfortable briefly submerging underwater, and are ready to make strides towards learning a more proper freestyle and backstroke. Breastroke and Butterfly movements will also be reviewed as swimmers progress.
* In order to participate, swimmers must be comfortable in the deeper areas of the pool. FINS coaches will work with swimmers in a group setting to further swimmers’ comfort level in and around the water, while learning the main components to a successful freestyle and backstroke. Excellent coach to swimmer ratio & coaches are in-water with all swimmers needing a more hands on teaching approach. This program will offer 35-45 minute practices at a multitude of times throughout the day Friday through Sunday.
- * Those more advanced Seahorses swimmers who display an ability to comfortably swim full lengths of the pool will be able to transition into more advanced groupings after being evaluated during a practice.
Marlins
Ages 7 to 10 - Intermediate
Primary Focus:
- – Refining all four strokes and all technical skills (turns, starts, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kick-outs, breakouts etc.).
Requirements:
- – Comfortably swim beyond 25 meters of the pool.
- – Have a clear grasp of all four strokes.
- – Note: Most athletes in this group are swimmers who have spent time on a swim team or have received some type of organized swim instruction. They feel confident swimming back and forth with ease, but their strokes are still in need of fine-tuning.
Group Goals:
- – Work to perfect all four strokes.
- – Gain exposure to race pace swimming.
- – Become proficient with all technical skills (starts, turns, breakouts, underwater kick-outs, pullouts, etc.)
- – Further swimming vocabulary and learn new drills that help our swimmers understand the different components that make up every stroke.
Marlins
Ages 7-10
Intermediate & Advanced
Prior to registering, please read through the following registration information:
Step 1: Select your practice group for your first swimmer.
Step 2: Select how many times per week your swimmer will attend and select “Add to Cart”.
Step 3: If you have additional swimmers, repeat steps1 & 2 PRIOR to hitting “Continue”. You may sort through different groups using the “Filter By” option on the left side of your screen. Select “Continue” when all swimmers are added to your cart.
Step 4: Login to your “Active” account. If you do not have an “Active” account, one will be automatically created for you at checkout. “Active” is our registration system and your information will remain fully secure.
Step 5: Complete required fields and don’t forget to select your practice time/s for each swimmer. Only select the number of practices that correspond with the amount of times you have selected for each individual swimmer.
Step 6: Review your order & check out! Pricing is updated and prorated.
Additional Reminders:
* The practice times that you select are your exact times for the season. Please choose carefully.
* Please read our waivers, refund, makeup, and weather policies carefully. No refunds are provided for any registration. No Exceptions will be made.
* We encourage families to read through our FAQs page to receive answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
* All sibling discounts will be computed automatically at checkout.
* Spring registration includes a FINS T-shirt and swim cap.
*Signup Anytime – Pricing is Pro-Rated & Accurate to the day!
Swordfish
Ages 11 to 15 - Intermediate
Primary Focus:
- Refining all four strokes and all technical skills (turns, starts, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kick-outs, breakouts etc.).
Requirements:
- – Comfortably swim beyond 25 meters of the pool.
- – Have an understanding of all four strokes. Strokes may not be refined, but swimmers are familiar with the general motions that make up every stroke.
- – Note: This group is made up of swimmers who have spent time on a swim team as well as swimmers who are still developing their swimming careers and have not spent as much time in the pool. Divisions within this group will exist based on swimmer’s ability.
Group Goals:
- – Work to perfect all four strokes.
- – Gain exposure to race pace swimming.
- – Become proficient with all technical skills (starts, turns, breakouts, underwater kick-outs, pullouts, etc.)
- – Further swimming vocabulary and learn new drills that help our swimmers understand the different components that make up every stroke.
Swordfish
Ages 11-15
Intermediate
Prior to registering, please read through the following registration information:
Step 1: Select your practice group for your first swimmer.
Step 2: Select how many times per week your swimmer will attend and select “Add to Cart”.
Step 3: If you have additional swimmers, repeat steps1 & 2 PRIOR to hitting “Continue”. You may sort through different groups using the “Filter By” option on the left side of your screen. Select “Continue” when all swimmers are added to your cart.
Step 4: Login to your “Active” account. If you do not have an “Active” account, one will be automatically created for you at checkout. “Active” is our registration system and your information will remain fully secure.
Step 5: Complete required fields and select your practice time/s for each swimmer. Only select the number of practices that correspond with the amount of times you have selected for each individual swimmer.
Step 6: Review your order & check out! Pricing is updated and prorated.
Additional Reminders:
* The practice times that you select are your exact times for the season. Please choose carefully.
* Please read our waivers, refund, makeup, and weather policies carefully. No refunds are provided for any registration. No Exceptions will be made.
* We encourage families to read through our FAQs page to receive answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
* All sibling discounts will be computed automatically at checkout.
* Spring registration includes a FINS T-shirt and swim cap.
*Signup Anytime – Pricing is Pro-Rated & Accurate to the day!
Sharks
Ages 10 to 14 - Advanced
Primary Focus:
- – Perfecting all four strokes and all technical skills (turns, starts, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kick-outs, breakouts etc.)
- – Being race ready in all four strokes.
Requirements:
- – Display strong refined racing skills in all four strokes.
- – Display a strong understanding of technical skills (starts, turns, streamlines, underwater kick-outs, etc.)
- – Note: Most swimmers in this group have spent several seasons on their summer team or under some type of organized swim instruction. They have spent time working on different drills to perfect all four strokes. Most of these swimmers have racing and aerobic experience.
Group Goals:
- – Work to perfect all four strokes.
- – Master advanced swim drills.
- – Work to perfect all technical swim skills (turns, starts, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kick-outs, breakouts etc.).
- – Gain further exposure to aerobic & race pace swimming.
Sharks
Ages 10 to 14
Advanced
Prior to registering, please read through the following registration information:
Step 1: Select your practice group for your first swimmer.
Step 2: Select how many times per week your swimmer will attend and select “Add to Cart”.
Step 3: If you have additional swimmers, repeat steps1 & 2 PRIOR to hitting “Continue”. You may sort through different groups using the “Filter By” option on the left side of your screen. Select “Continue” when all swimmers are added to your cart.
Step 4: Login to your “Active” account. If you do not have an “Active” account, one will be automatically created for you at checkout. “Active” is our registration system and your information will remain fully secure.
Step 5: Complete required fields and don’t forget to select your practice time/s for each swimmer. Only select the number of practices that correspond with the amount of times you have selected for each individual swimmer.
Step 6: Review your order & check out! Pricing is updated and prorated.
Additional Reminders:
* The practice times that you select are your exact times for the season. Please choose carefully.
* Please read our waivers, refund, makeup, and weather policies carefully. No refunds are provided for any registration. No Exceptions will be made.
* We encourage families to read through our FAQs page to receive answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
* All sibling discounts will be computed automatically at checkout.
* Spring registration includes a FINS T-shirt and swim cap.
*Signup Anytime – Pricing is Pro-Rated & Accurate to the day!
Dolphins
Ages 13 to 18 - Advanced
Primary Focus:
- – To perfect all four strokes and further swimmers’ abilities to take on aerobic swimming.
Requirements:
- – Have a strong understanding of all four strokes and technical skills.
- – Be able to swim beyond 50 meters in a continuous fashion.
- Note: Most swimmers in this group are looking to prepare for high school swimming or looking to swim for additional aerobic exercise.
Group Goals:
- – Refine all four strokes and technical skills further.
- – Gain exposure to more advanced swim drills.
- – Gain further exposure to aerobic swimming and higher levels of yardage.
- – Gain exposure to race strategy and meet preparation.
Dolphins
Ages 13 to 18
Prior to registering, please read through the following registration information:
Step 1: Select your practice group for your first swimmer.
Step 2: Select how many times per week your swimmer will attend and select “Add to Cart”.
Step 3: If you have additional swimmers, repeat steps1 & 2 PRIOR to hitting “Continue”. You may sort through different groups using the “Filter By” option on the left side of your screen. Select “Continue” when all swimmers are added to your cart.
Step 4: Login to your “Active” account. If you do not have an “Active” account, one will be automatically created for you at checkout. “Active” is our registration system and your information will remain fully secure.
Step 5: Complete required fields and don’t forget to select your practice time/s for each swimmer. Only select the number of practices that correspond with the amount of times you have selected for each individual swimmer.
Step 6: Review your order & check out! Pricing is updated and prorated.
Additional Reminders:
* The practice times that you select are your exact times for the season. Please choose carefully.
* Please read our waivers, refund, makeup, and weather policies carefully. No refunds are provided for any registration. No Exceptions will be made.
* We encourage families to read through our FAQs page to receive answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
* All sibling discounts will be computed automatically at checkout.
* Spring registration includes a FINS T-shirt and swim cap.
*Signup Anytime – Pricing is Pro-Rated & Accurate to the day!