Piranhas Swimming

The Piranha group is for the 8-and-under age group, novice 9-to-11 year olds and older swimmers who need a stronger foundation in all four competitive swimming strokes, turns and starts/dives. A swimmer must be able to execute all competitive strokes legally before entering the Tiger Shark group.

Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to complete 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke in good form and have a working knowledge of breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Piranhas may attend swim meets as soon as their coaches recommend doing so. Fins are required for swimming at this level (see below).

Practice/Meets: Piranhas practice Monday through Friday for 45 minutes, and the club recommends a minimum of three practices per week. Practice is at both Foothill College and Eagle Park pools. Coaches encourage Piranhas to participate in swim meets at least once a month.