Tiger Sharks Swimming Programs
Annie Corbett, Aquatics Coordinator
320-589-7011
acorbett@morris.umn.edu
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Group Programs:
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The RFC offers group swimming lessons & club team sessions at various points in the year:
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Baby Sharks: Water Discovery (6 mo-2 years)
Shark Pups: Water Exploration (2-4 years)
Level 1: Water Acclimation
Level 2: Water Movement
Level 3: Water Stamina
Level 4-6: Water Endurance
Club Team: Swim Club
*RFC Members receive $10 off every registration
**Refunds will not be given. In the event that a class is canceled, every effort will be made to reschedule as time and space allow. Due to class size limits and high demand, cancellation of your registration must take place no later than one week prior to the first class.
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Description of Levels:
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Baby Sharks 6m-2yr
Water Discovery 30 Minutes
It’s never too early to introduce your child to the water! Baby Sharks introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through fun and guided play. A parent** must be in the water with their child.
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Shark Pups 2-4yr
Water Exploration 30 Minutes
Shark Pups will get confident blowing bubbles and begin floating with support. Swimmer will become comfortable in the water without a parent. Gentle introduction to the water.
Level 1 4+ 1:5 Coach to Swimmer Ratio
Water Acclimation 45 Minutes
No previous aquatic experience necessary. Focus on getting comfortable around water and submerging underwater. Introduction to front/back glides, front/back floats and starting to combine arm and leg action on front/back. All floating and swimming techniques can be completed with support.
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Level 2 4+ 1:5 Coach to Swimmer Ratio
Water Movement 45 Minutes
Encourages forward movement in water. Focus on body position, control and directional change. Will become confident retrieving an object underwater. All introductory floating and swimming techniques are completed without support.
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Level 3 5+ 1:5 Coach to Swimmer Ratio
Water Stamina 45 Minutes
Introduction to front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, treading and diving. Swimmers will learn how to swim safely longer distances with an introduction to rhythmic breathing. Introduction to kneeling and standing dives.
Level 4-6 6+ 1:5 Coach to Swimmer Ratio
Water Endurance 45 Minutes
Stroke perfection of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke. Learning new strokes and increasing endurance of basic strokes, diving, and treading water. Swimmers will learn how to swim safely longer distances.
Tiger Sharks Level 4+
Tiger Sharks is a friendly, fun team environment working on swim skills and mastering major strokes. Build character and confidence and keep swimming endurance up and work on perfecting strokes. Offering both developmental and advanced levels. Great exercise to add to any other sport.
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Offered throughout the year in 8-12 week sessions.
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Come give Tiger Sharks a try! Your first team practice is free!
Parents**: while your shark is in the water you can catch up on emails with free WIFI in the lobby, relax with a podcast or take a walk around the track.
**RFC defines parent broadly to include all adults with primary responsibility for raising children.
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Schedule:
Click here for Fall 2023 lessons schedule
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To register:
Call 320-589-6485
Email acorbett@morris.umn.edu
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Private Lesson Instruction
The RFC also offers private 1-on-1 swim instruction! This is great for people who are looking for a more individualized approach.
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Private Lesson Cost:
$25.00 per lesson per child
Maximum of 6 lessons at a time
*If multiple kids are at same skill level, cost is $25 per lesson for first child plus $10 per each additional child
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Private Lesson Availability:
For availability & more information,
contact Annie Corbett at:
320-589-7011
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