TIER1 Program (October through May every season) Our TIER1 beginner program is the perfect opportunity for swimmers ages 6 to 12, to learn and improve their swimming skills during the October through May season. They have the option to compete at local competitions and regional, national and international invitationals. PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a 'learn to swim' session. Swimmers must have minimal swim skills from a previous certified swim lesson program within the past year and NOT be afraid of water and understand and able to demonstrate basic pool safety/drowning prevention. A free swim assessment will be conducted to ensure your swimmer is the correct fit & qualify for this program. This program capacity is 5 slots with one program coach and up to 3 coaching assistants.
The Advanced Novice Tiers program is designed for swimmers who have a basic understanding and have demonstrated the skills needed to advance through the program Tiers Levels. Swimmer may be able to start in the Novice program, especially youths who are ages 12 and older with novice swim skills. This program has 4 athlete slots and is managed by one coach with up to 3 coaching assistants.
Swimmers in this team program have progressed through the Tiers, season after season. This program is for intermediate and advanced artistic swimmers. Most swimmers may remain in a TIER for 2+years. Swimmers who transfer from other artistic swim teams who are proficient and have the skills for advanced training, are assessed and placed in this program. The exception would be for athletes who are coming from a high-performance gymnastics/dance program with strong swim skills. The Tiers are designed for athletes with disabilities and are eligible to compete in the Tiers parasport categories at sanctioned USA Artistic Swim Competitions as well as some Int'l Competitions. This program has 6 slots and managed by 2 Coaches and up to 2 coaching assistants.
