Listed below are the names and general descriptions for the different practice groups we have within our program!

Also listed is the scientific name for each SHARK along with the size (of the shark; not the group)!

Continuing Education "CE" Shark Groups:

(General Group Descriptions)

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.

Team Shark Groups:

(General Group Descriptions)

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. Monday, Wednesday and Friday OR Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 4:00, 5:00, & 6:00 pm (practice times vary on a seasonal basis).

Dusky Sharks

Carcharhinus obscurus     14 feet     500 lbs.

Requires being legal in all 4 competitive strokes. Practices are 1 to 1.75 hours in length; 3 times per week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday OR Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 4:00 & 5:00 pm (practices times vary seasonally).

Hammerhead Sharks

Sphyrna 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 1.25 to 1.75  hours in length; 3 to 5 times per week. Mondays through Fridays at 3:00 pm or 4:30 on T/Th/F (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 1.5 to 2 hours in length; 3 to 6 times per week depending on age. Practices are Mondays - Fridays at 4:30 pm (plus Sat mornings and practice times adjust on seasonally).

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 on a seasonal basis.

Basking & Whale Sharks

Cetorhinus maximus & Rhincodon typus     45 feet     10,000 lbs.

(Masters Group)

For adult swimmers who desire to improve their techinque and swim for fun and fitness. Requires basic swim skills; Practices are 1 to 1.5 hours in length on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:00 or 8:30 am; & Saturdays at 8:00 am plus Mondays - Thursdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm!.