FINS PRACTICE GROUPS
Winter 2026-27 Registration
November 2 through March 27
Lakewood CC Pool
Choose the group you feel your swimmer currently belongs in.
Swordfish
Ages 11 to 15 Intermediate
Dolphins
Ages 13 to 18
Advanced
FINS Training Group (FTG)
Ages 9 to 18
Training
Little FINS
Ages 4 to 8
Very Beginner
Seahorses
Ages 5 to 8
Beginner
Marlins
Ages 7 to 10
Intermediate
Sharks
Ages 10 to 14 Advanced
Swordfish
Ages 11 to 15 Intermediate
Dolphins
Ages 13 to 18
Advanced
FINS Training Group (FTG)
Ages 9 to 18
Advanced
Seahorses
Ages 5 to 7 - Beginner 2
Primary Focus:
Strengthening of basic components and foundational skills of freestyle and backstroke and an introduction to breaststroke and butterfly strokes
Seahorses will typically practice:
In a 25 yd/m “main competition pool” at Georgetown Prep
In the diving well at Old Farm & Seven Locks
Swimmer Requirements:
Swimmers entering Seahorses must demonstrate the following skills:
Demonstrate comfort in deep water (12+ ft.) without the use of a kickboard, flotation device, or adult assistance
Hold onto the wall and demonstrate readiness for side breathing, including kicking while turning the head to the side and blowing bubbles
Swim 25 yd/m across the pool independently using elements of a freestyle stroke (alternating arm movement and flutter kick) without touching the bottom or holding the wall or lane rope
Kick 25 yd/m on the back independently without a kickboard or adult assistance while maintaining a horizontal body position
Group Goals:
Seahorses swimmers will work towards:
Further developing freestyle swimming by learning side breathing and beginning to coordinate arm strokes with a consistent flutter kick
Further developing backstroke swimming by learning to coordinate arm strokes with their backstroke kick while maintaining horizontal body position
Learning the introductory kicking patterns for breaststroke and butterfly, building the foundation for future stroke development
Beginning to learn technical swimming skills, including streamlines, basic send-offs, and introductory diving
Becoming familiar with common swimming drills and basic swimming vocabulary used during practice
Practicing swimming alongside teammates, building comfort and confidence in a structured team practice environment
Seahorses
Ages 5-8
Beginner 2
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.
*Signup anytime – Pricing is pro-rated & accurate to the day!
Marlins
Ages 7 to 10 - Intermediate
Primary Focus:
Refining freestyle and backstroke, strengthening the basic components of breaststroke and butterfly, and developing technical skills including starts, flipturns, breaststroke pull outs, underwater kick-outs, breakouts, etc.
Marlins will practice:
In a 25 yd/m “main competition pool”
Swimmer Requirements:
Swimmers entering Marlins must demonstrate the following skills:
Swim functional freestyle for 25 yd/m with coordinated flutter kick, arm strokes, and consistent side breathing
Swim functional backstroke for 25 yd/m with continuous flutter kick, alternating arm strokes, and a horizontal body position
Demonstrate breaststroke (“frog”) kick and butterfly (“dolphin”) kick with mostly legal movement for 25 yd/m (with or without a kickboard)
Participate in a structured 45+ minute practice, demonstrating the ability to swim repeated 25-50 yd/m efforts (including a mix of swimming, kicking, and drill work) without touching the bottom
Group Goals:
Marlins swimmers will work towards:
Refining freestyle and backstroke technique, improving body position, kick consistency, and breathing while swimming longer distances
Developing the foundational components of breaststroke and butterfly, including coordinated kick and arm patterns for each stroke
Beginning exposure to race pace swimming, learning how to swim faster while maintaining strong technique
Developing technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater dolphin kicking, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Expanding swimming vocabulary and drill knowledge, learning drills that help swimmers understand and improve the individual components of each stroke
Developing confidence and independence in a team practice environment, including circle swimming, understanding lane etiquette, and following structured sets alongside teammates
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.
*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 including starts, flipturns, breaststroke pull outs, underwater kick-outs, breakouts, etc.
Swordfish will practice:
In a 25 yd/m “main competition pool”
Requirements:
Swimmers entering Swordfish must demonstrate the following skills:
Demonstrate a basic ability to swim all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) with emerging legality, including recognizable arm and kicking patterns for each stroke. Strokes may not yet be fully refined, but swimmers should be able to complete each stroke with general coordinations and movement
Participate in a structured 45+ minute practice, demonstrating the ability to swim repeated 25-50 yd/m efforts without touching the bottom, while using all four strokes throughout practice
Demonstrate the ability to listen to instructions, follow practice sets, and swim independently within a structured team practice environment
Group Goals:
Swordfish swimmers will work towards:
Refining technique in all four strokes, improving body position, kick timing, and coordination between arm strokes and breathing while swimming longer distance
Building swimming endurance, learning to complete longer repeat sets and maintain strong technique throughout practice
Gaining exposure to race pace swimming, developing the ability to swim with increased speed while maintaining efficient stroke mechanics
Becoming more proficient in technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater dolphin kicking, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Expanding swimming vocabulary and drill knowledge, learning drills that help swimmers better understand and improve the individual components of each 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.
*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 including starts, flipturns, breaststroke pull outs, underwater kick-outs, breakouts, etc. and becoming race ready in all four strokes
Sharks will practice:
In a 25 yd/m “main competition pool”
Swimmer Requirements:
Swimmers entering Sharks & Dolphins must demonstrate the following skills:
Swim legal freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly for at least 50 yd/m, demonstrating an understanding of proper body position, kicking patterns, and arm coordination for each stroke
Demonstrate proficiency in technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kickouts, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Successfully participate in a structured 45+ minute practice, swimming repeated lengths and sets
Demonstrate the ability to swim at different speeds, including controlled swimming and sprinting, while maintaining technique across all four strokes
Group Goals:
Sharks & Dolphins swimmers will work towards:
Refining technique in all four competitive strokes, focusing on body position, timing, efficiency, and consistency over longer distances
Developing proficiency in advanced swimming drills that isolate and strengthen specific components of each stroke
Refining technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kickouts, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Building endurance and aerobic capacity through structured swim sets
Gaining further exposure to race pace swimming, learning how to increase speed while maintaining strong technique
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.
*Signup anytime – Pricing is pro-rated & accurate to the day!
Dolphins
Ages 13 to 18 - Advanced
Primary Focus:
Perfecting all four strokes and all technical skills including starts, flipturns, breaststroke pull outs, underwater kick-outs, breakouts, etc. and furthering swimmers’ abilities to take on aerobic swimming
Dolphins will practice:
In a 25 yd/m “main competition pool”
Swimmer Requirements:
Swimmers entering Sharks & Dolphins must demonstrate the following skills:
Swim legal freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly for at least 50 yd/m, demonstrating an understanding of proper body position, kicking patterns, and arm coordination for each stroke
Demonstrate proficiency in technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kickouts, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Successfully participate in a structured 45+ minute practice, swimming repeated lengths and sets
Demonstrate the ability to swim at different speeds, including controlled swimming and sprinting, while maintaining technique across all four strokes
Group Goals:
Sharks & Dolphins swimmers will work towards:
Refining technique in all four competitive strokes, focusing on body position, timing, efficiency, and consistency over longer distances
Developing proficiency in advanced swimming drills that isolate and strengthen specific components of each stroke
Refining technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater kickouts, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Building endurance and aerobic capacity through structured swim sets
Gaining further exposure to race pace swimming, learning how to increase speed while maintaining strong technique
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.
*Signup anytime – pricing is Pro-rated & accurate to the day!
FINS Training Group (FTG)
Jr Group - Ages 9 to 12 - Advanced
Sr Group - Ages 13 to 18 - Advanced
Sr Group - Ages 13 to 18 - Advanced
Primary Focus:
Excelling at challenging workouts that maintain a focus on technique, while swimming longer distances, engaging in race style sets, and succeeding with interval based training and conditioning style practices.
FTG will practice:
In a 25 yd/m “main competition pool”
Requirements:
Swimmers entering FTG must demonstrate the following skills:
Swim all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) legally for at least 50 yd/m (Juniors) or 100 yd/m (Seniors) continuously, maintaining consistent technique and body position
Demonstrate refined racing technique in all four strokes, including coordinated kick and arm patterns, controlled breathing, and efficient body position
Demonstrate proficiency in technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater dolphin kicking, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Demonstrate the ability to swim at different speeds, including controlled aerobic swimming and sprint efforts, while maintaining proper technique
Demonstrate the ability to maintain appropriate interval send -offs and keep pace with group training, without requiring frequent rest beyond structured set design
Successfully participate in a 60+ minute structured practice, completing repeated interval-based sets
Show readiness to participate in endurance and interval-based training, with the goal of improving overall swimming performance
Group Goals:
FTG swimmers will work towards:
Building aerobic fitness, strength, and endurance through longer sets, race pace work, and structured training
Continuing to refine all four competitive strokes, improving efficiency, power, and consistency while swimming at high speeds and longer distances
Developing mastery of advanced swimming drills, using drills to improve the individual components of each stroke
Refining technical racing skills, including starts, flip turns, breaststroke pullouts, underwater dolphin kicking, breakouts, and streamlined push-offs
Learning to use the pace clock and manage interval-based training, becoming comfortable completing structured sets independently
Building confidence, focus, and strong training habits during longer 60+ minute practices
FINS Training Group
Junior Group: Ages 9 to 12
Senior Group: 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 a minimum of two practice 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 times 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.
Interested in joining our waitlist? Send us an email at fins@finsswimming.com