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AK
Sharks Swim Team
We are a USA Swimming
registered club with Competitive and
FUNdamental
groups. Year-round instruction and training for beginners to those
striving for excellence; arranged according to ability, age, desire
& commitment. Our goal is individual improvement in a team atmosphere.
AK Sharks learn, improve, achieve goals, and have FUN!
REGISTRATION
AND TRYOUTS
AK SHARKS registration
is completed after a tryout. Tryouts are held on Tuesdays at the
WCS pool, 5:30 to 6:30 pm! Register early, we limit the
numbers enrolled in each group and we do fill up!
We are currently have very limited space available in select groups!
Tryouts are on Tuesdays at the WCS pool, 5:30-6:30 PM!
Please call our office for additional information!
AquaKids CONTINUING
EDUCATION ("CE") SWIM TEAM GROUPS
Below each SHARK is its' scientific name and size (of the shark not the group) along with the general group description.
Angel
Sharks
Squatina
dumerlli 4 feet 100 lbs.
This group is for swimmers who've taken one session of our regular (daily) lesson program.and desire to further develop their swimming. Swimmers in this group continue to develop their water safety skills which includes "Humpty Dumpty", "Superman Kick", and "Roll Overs". Then we develop Freestyle with side breathing and Backstroke plus introduce Butterfly. They are 30 minnute lessons that practice 2 times per week, M/W or T/Th.
Sand
Sharks
Caracharhinus
milberti 6 feet 100 lbs.
The Sand Sharks are for swimmers who can swim 50 feet of Freestyle with side breathing and 50 feet of Backstroke. This group continues to develop the Freestyle, Backstroke and Butterfly. Then inroduces Breaststroke plus Racing Starts and Finishes and they compete in our SHARK RACES! They practice for 45 minutes, 2 times per week on M/W or T/Th.
Bull
Sharks
Carcharhinus
leucas 10 feet 200
lbs.
Swimmers in the Bull Sharks can complete 25 yards (75 feet) of Freestyle with side breathing and 25 yards of Backstroke. They continue to develop all 4 (four) of the competitive strokes, racing skills, plus introduce endurance training and compete in SHARK RACES! The Bull Sharks practice twice a week for 45 minutes on M/W or T/Th.
AK SHARKS SWIM TEAM
PRACTICE GROUPS
Below each SHARK is its' scientific name and size (of the shark not the group) along with the general group description.
Fall Practices (mid August through November 1st are usually 1 hour later due to the Florida High School Swimming Season!
Blue
Sharks
Prionace
glauca 13 feet 300
lbs.
Requires
25 yards of Freestyle with side breathing and Backstroke plus basic
knowledge of Butterfly and Breastroke. Practices are 1 hour in length;
3 times per week. Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5:30-6:30 OR 6:30-7:30 pm (depending on ability) plus Fridays at 4:30-6:00 pm (practice times vary in
the fall).
Dusky
Sharks
Carcharhinus
obscurus 14 feet 500 lbs.
Requires being
legal in all 4 competitive strokes. Practices are 1.5 hours
in length; 3 times per week. Practices are Mondays through
Thursdays 5:00-6:30 pm plus Fridays 4:30-6:00 pm (practices times vary in the fall).
Hammerhead
Sharks
Sphynra
mokarran 15 feet 800 lbs.
For Middle and
High School Swimmers who desire to become improved competitive swimmers.
Requires knowledge of all 4 competitive strokes. Practices are 1
to 1.5 hours in length; 3 to 5 times per week. Mondays through
Fridays at 3:00-4:30 pm or Mondays-Thursdays 4:30-5:30 and Fridays 4:30-6:00 pm (practice times vary on a seasonal basis).
Mako
Sharks
Isurus
oxyrinchus 12 feet 1,000 lbs.
For advanced swimmers,
age 9 and older who desire to become accomplished competitive swimmers.
Requires advanced knowledge in all 4 competitive strokes plus selection
by the coach. Practices are 2 to 2.5 hours in length; 3 to 6 times
per week depending on age. Practices are Mondays - Fridays at 5:00-7:30
pm (plus Sat mornings and practice times adjust in the fall).
Great
White Sharks
Carchaodon
carcharias 36 feet 3,000 lbs.
For dedicated competitive
swimmers who have the desire & commitment to strive for excellence.
Requires coach approval. Practices are 2 to 3 hours in length; 6
to 9 times per week, Mondays - Fridays (plus early mornings on the
weekdays and Saturday practices). Practices times vary and adjust
in the fall.
Basking
& Whale Sharks
(Adults/Masters Group)
Cetorhinus
maximus & Rhincodon typus 45 feet
10,000 lbs.
For adult
swimmers who desire to improve their techinque and swim for fun
and fitness. Requires
basic swim skills; Practices are 1 hour in length on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; between 5:00-7:15 am!!
For more information, please visit our AK SHARKS Swim Team website:
www.aksharks.com
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