What are MINI Neptunes?

The goal of the Minis is to ignite a passion for swimming while teaching an important life skill that will carry them throughout their life.

The Mini Neptunes program is NOT a "learn to swim" program.

MINI Neptunes will work on:

• Floating
• Correct flutter kicking on front and back
• Side breathing
• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Diving

Ages: Typically between 4-8.

Must be:

• potty trained
• able to separate from parent with ease
• willing to enter the pool without excessive prompting each day
• able to follow directions

Coaches and Volunteers

• Our Mini Neptunes are led by an adult coach followed by a swimmer coach.
  • We have younger swimmers who are volunteers.
    • The adult coach will guide swimmer coach and volunteers on correct ways to interact with minis.
      • Please be patient with our teens as they learn.
      • Without our teen volunteers, the MINI Neptunes program would not exist.

Questions

• If questions arise, the coach will be available before or after practice.
  • Please do not ask during practice
  • Our Team Rep and Board Members are always available to answer questions during practices.

Swim Meets

Home Meets

• Mini Neptunes can participate in the lollipop race at every home meet (both on Saturdays and Mondays)
  • Please be sure to be at the pool 15 minutes before the start of the meet so the coaches can get the swimmers lined up.

Away Meets

• Depending on the team, Mini Neptunes may be invited to a lollipop race at away meets (both on Saturdays and Mondays)
  • The coach will let the swimmers know via email or word of mouth during practice

Team Events

• Minis are included in all team events. Please come and get to know your team!

Fees

• $200 for the first Neptune or MINI Neptune,
• $145 for each additional swimmer (sibling)

Dates

• Assessments will be done to place swimmers into leveled groups. You will be emailed dates and times for assessments.
• Monday, June 22nd and run through Friday, July 24th (5 weeks!!).
• Practices are daily, Monday through Friday.

Volunteering

• There are no required hours for Mini Neptune parents.
• If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, helping at eventing during morning practice would be a great place to jump in!

Swimming can be intimidating, so if you have questions, reach out! Team Rep is Stacy Bodani, and our Assistant Team Rep is Maggie Simpson. Feel free to email them directly at [email protected].

We hope this helps to explain our MINI Neptunes program. Thank you for wanting to be part of our swim family. It's a wonderful opportunity to make friends with your neighbors!