FRANKA ATHLETICS SWIM TEAM
Partnered with Sea to Desert Swim Association
Novice Swim Program
Our novice level swim team is the perfect program for swimmers of all ages looking to develop their skillset and conquer the four competitive strokes. Our experienced coaches will work with your child to improve their technique, endurance, and overall confidence in the water… all while having a blast!
Swimmers will be divided into groups based on their overall age and ability. During practice they will be taught stroke technique, will perform drills, and participate in games to improve their efficiency in the water. Once your swimmer progresses to our Advanced Novice Group (see below), they will have the opportunity to participate in swim meets where they can take swimming to its fullest potential. Children will learn sportsmanship, goal-setting, discipline, accountability, and healthy habits that take them far beyond the pool. Register Now!
Beginner Novice
MWF 30-minutes
$190/month
This beginner program is for novice swimmers who are able to swim freestyle across the pool and perform side breathing. The focus of this group is to learn new drills, build endurance, and develop overall control while in the water. Swimmers will also play games and be taught an intro to dives and turns.
Requirements:
While this is a beginner swim team program, there are minimum requirements to enter the program.
- 50 yards of FREESTYLE with effective side-breathing
- 25 yards of BACKSTROKE
- 25 yards of BREASTSTROKE KICK (i.e. Frog Kick)
- 25 yards of DOLPHIN KICK
If your child is unable to perform these requirements, we may recommend swim lessons.
Advanced Novice
MWF 60-minutes
$190/month
This more advanced program is for novice swimmers who know freestyle and backstroke as well as the basics of butterfly or breaststroke. The focus of this group is to improve stroke efficiency, learn legal starts off the block, and performs turns and finishes. Swimmers will also play fun games, learn to navigate a pace clock and follow simple sets.
Requirements:
- 100 yards of FREESTYLE with flip turns
- 50 yards of BACKSTROKE
- 25 yards of BUTTERFLY
- 25 yards of BREASTSTROKE
If your child is unable to perform these requirements, we recommend Beginner Novice.
LOCATIONS & TIMES
PLUNGE SAN DIEGO
3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA, 92109
MONDAY: 6:00-6:30pm (Beginner) 6:30-7:30pm (Advanced)
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO (USD)
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA, 92110
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: 4:00-4:30pm (Beginner) 4:30-5:30pm (Advanced)
2-STEP REGISTRATION
A USA Swimming account and membership is required. We recommend the Flex Membership option.
Franka Athletics’ Novice Swim Team registration goes through Sea to Desert Swim Association (SDSA). Select the group “USD/Plunge Beginner Novice” or “USD/Plunge Advanced Novice.” This novice team leads into SDSA’s higher level groups as your child progresses. A $30 registration fee is applicable.
Ready to Start Your Swim Journey?
Please contact us to register for our Novice Swim Team or for more info on our various swim programs.