Michiana Marlins Swim Team Groups
With our Splash group, we prioritize foundational skills, focusing on sound stroke fundamentals as the cornerstone for future success.
For athletes age 8 and younger and ones just starting out in the sport, we limit practice to twice a week to foster a love for the sport without causing burnout.
More experienced Splash swimmers, particularly those with divisional and state level achievements, are permitted to increase their training frequency.
Registration: Splash Group Registration Forms
The Fins group serves swimmers aged 11-14, and is designed to accommodate a range of commitment levels for swimmers looking to develop their skills while maintaining balance in their lives.
Fins Flex: This practice group gives flexiblity to swimmers who want to develop their technique and compete while also having time in their lives for other activities.
Fins Compete: For swimmers who are more focused on competitive swimming, this practice group offers a structured increase in training frequency. We want this group to succfully "learn to train" and the vast majority of this training will be aerobic in nature.
Registration: Fins Group Registration Forms
The Elite group is designed for high school-aged swimmers committed to reaching the pinnacle of their potential.
This group requires goal setting as a fundamental practice, emphasizing continuous personal improvement. Athletes in this group are expected to participate fully in in-season meets, striving to perform at their highest level, including taking part in relays at each season's end. This commitment to excellence aims to prepare each swimmer not only for competitive success but also for lifelong achievement in and out of the pool.
Registration: Elite Group Registration Form
Developmental Swim School & Pre-Team
PARENT TOT for our 9 mos - 3 year old swimmers and their Adult helpers.
STARS for our potty-trained 3 years+ who are new to the water, but are confident leaving their parent!
STARS 6+ for older beginners who are 6-9 years old!
SHARKS for our potty-trained 3 yrs+ who can confidently catch a breath and fully submerge without fear.
STINGRAYS for our 4 years+ who can demonstrate proper unsupported body position on top of the water, front and back. Our STINGRAYS must come with an established flutter kick and be comfortable in deeper water.
MINI-MARLINS (Pre-Team) for our 4 years + who are proficient in all prior skills and: freestyle (without side breathing is okay!) and backstroke for 12-15 yards. They are very safe in water over their heads and are ready to master side-breathing freestyle and competition backstroke, while learning foundational butterfly and breaststroke kicks and drills. Upon successful demonstration of MINI-MARLIN skills, we graduate our swimmers to the Team’s SPLASH practice group!
Registration: Swim School Registration Forms