| The main focus of the LMYA Swim program is to teach correct stroke and turn technique. Often, at the Rec. level, time improvements are the result of stroke improvements rather than strength gained from training. The goal is for all Dolphin swimmers to become proficient in all four strokes and turns, and enable each swimmer to understand methods of self-correction while in the water.
A primary focus will be to teach sound workout habits. This involves concentration, attentiveness, effort and discipline. The swimmers will learn how to listen and focus on the coaches' instructions and comments. In this way they will be able to gain the most understanding out of each practice.
The program will also stress that all swimmers enjoy their experience and learn the proper integration of work and play. The program will include activities that are non-athletic in setting, and will be supportive of other activities such as soccer, baseball, school functions, etc. We want this to be a positive and memorable experience for all swimmers on the team.
A child should be able to swim one length of a 25-yard pool WITHOUT using the lane ropes for support before considering swim team membership.
The distance your child will swim will depend upon their age group. Please refer to the following chart:
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