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    Practice Groups

    Below, you will find typical practice group guidelines. During the first week of practice, coaches will evaluate swimmers and recommend the appropriate practice for the optimal swim team experience for your swimmer.

    Group Typical Age Swimming Requirements
    Junior Team 4-6 years
    • Comfortable putting their face in the water
    • Comfortable being without a parent
    • Able to swim somewhat independently
    Beginners 5-10 years
    • 1 length of freestyle
    • 1 length of backstroke
    Intermediate 9-13 years
    • 2 lengths each of freestyle + backstroke
    • 1 length each of breaststroke + butterfly
    Advanced 11-18 years
    • 2 lengths of each stroke
    • Ability to handle the practices 


    Practice Times

    We understand that summer swim team isn't the only thing on family calendars. It's OK to miss a week or two of swim to go to summer camp.

    Group Monday - Thursday Friday "Fun Day"
    Advanced 8:00 - 9:30am
    9:00 - 11:00am
    Intermediate 9:30 - 10:30am
    10:00 - 11:00am
    Beginner 10:30 - 11:00am
    10:30 - 11:00am
    Juniors 11:00 - 11:30am 10:45 - 11:00am

    Monday and Wednesday Evening Practice Option (Advanced and Intermediate only)
    • 5:00-6:30pm Advanced
    • 5:00-6:00pm Intermediate
    • ONLY for swimmers unable to attend morning session due to job, appts. etc.
    "Friday Fun Day" Practice
    • Practice groups will participate in fun relays, games, and team building activities.
    • The schedule varies depending on meet schedule. This is not regular practice and is different each week.
    Practice Cancellation Policy
    • If practice is cancelled, we will notify swim team families via the Swimtopia app and email.
    • Thunderstorms & /or lightning - No practice!
    • If it is raining, please bring exercise + casual clothes - we will focus on dryland activities & exercises. If something unexpected happens, we will do our best to provide an update on the status of practice in a timely manner.
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    Address

    Burlington Tennis Club, 45 Tennis Ct, South Burlington, VT, USA 44.47069959999999 -73.1906046
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    Club Information

    BTC Barracudas train at the Burlington Tennis Club pool. Please check our website for membership and registration information.

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