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Little Ripples (Developmental Program)

We are excited to once again offer our Little Ripples pre-competitive program for swimmers who are able to swim the WIDTH of the pool, but may not yet be proficient yet in strokes such as freestyle or backstroke. Please note: our entire swim program will develop swimmers of all ages. Inexperienced swimmers ages 9 and up should sign up with the regular swim team in their respective age group.

Little Ripples is not a learn to swim program and does NOT take the place of group or individual swim lessons.

Little Ripples is intended for swimmers who are between 5 and 8 years of age by August 1st, who are working toward competing in a meet by the end of the season. Once the swimmer, parent and coach agree that the swimmer is ready to try a meet, they will have the option to enter meets just like the regular team members.

Registration fees for this program will be the same as regular summer swimmers. For families who only have swimmers in Little Ripples program the volunteering requirement is not part of registration. However, should your child decide to do a meet by the end of the year, we may ask you to help fill a small volunteering role for those meets, while still ensuring that you are able to help your child at the meet.

Group size is limited and will be based on a first come first served basis. We anticipate this group practicing sometime between 12:05 and 1:00pm  M-Th during the season. 

Swimmers will be evaluated the first week of practice and if it is determined that a child is not quite ready to participate, the registration will be refunded and the spot will be opened to someone on the waitlist. Similarly, if a swimmer exceeds the expectations for Little Ripples, the coaches may recommend movement to the 8 and Under group.

Registration refunds are not guaranteed because of team fee obligations to USA Swimming and the Northland Swim Conference. As a result, any possible refunds may be partial and must occur before June 15th.

We know that the youngest swimmers are often the hardest for a parent to decide placement for re: registration, so please don't hesitate to reach out. We are happy to talk through specifics with you to help with your decision. 

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