Sea Pups Program Information
Not quite ready for Sea Lions? Sea Pups is designed to help young swimmers build confidence, develop their skills, and get comfortable in the water. Our goal is to help swimmers gain the abilities they need to eventually join the Sea Lions competitive swim team.
A Great First Step Toward Sea Lions!
Sea Pups gives young swimmers the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment with coaches right there in the water. Over approximately five weeks, swimmers work toward being able to swim one length of the pool freestyle and one length backstroke, preparing them for the Sea Lions tryout process and Developing level.
For swimmers who aren't quite ready for Sea Lions.
Scholarship assistance may be available.
Monday and Wednesday evening sessions.
About the Sea Pups Program
Everything families need to know before getting started.
1What is Sea Pups?
Sea Pups is a program for swimmers ages 5–8 who are not yet ready for Sea Lions. The goal is to work with children over an approximate five-week period to help them become comfortable in the pool.
The end goal is for swimmers to confidently complete one length of the pool freestyle and one length backstroke. This prepares them to pass the tryout process and join Sea Lions at the Developing level.
Sea Pups coaches get right in the water with the kids. We hire experienced high school swimmers for this job and provide them with a program of skills to help new swimmers build confidence and technique.
2What are the requirements to join Sea Pups?
The program is designed for swimmers ages 5–8. We may have a brief swim test before accepting swimmers to help place children with others of similar ability.
The current Sea Pups registration fee is $90.
If cost is an issue, please visit our Scholarship Fund page for more information about available assistance.
3When do Sea Pups practice?
Sea Pups sessions run for five weeks. Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays at one of the following times:
6:00–6:30 PM
6:30–7:00 PM
7:00–7:30 PM
Practices take place in Lane 00 of the high school pool. Check the team calendar for currently scheduled sessions.
4What if my Sea Pup graduates, but the next Sea Lions session isn't starting soon?
If there is room, you can re-enroll in the next Sea Pups session. Alternatively, talk to the coaches about the possibility of joining Sea Lions if your swimmer is ready and space is available.
5What if my swimmer needs more practice after their first session?
Assuming there is space, you can re-enroll your Sea Pup as many times as needed until they are able to graduate to the next swim level.
Please note that the program has been extremely popular, and we will likely have a wait list.
6How do I start?
If you're interested in the program, sign up prior to each session's start date.
Watch our home page or Facebook page for announcements about when registration opens for each session.
Sea Pups Resources
Explore additional information about the program and its schedule.
Interested in Coaching?
Learn more about opportunities to coach and work with our Sea Pups swimmers.
Class Curriculum
Take a look at the skills and training schedule used throughout the Sea Pups program.
Current Coach Calendar
View the current coach calendar for scheduled Sea Pups sessions.
Need Help with Registration Costs?
We want every swimmer to have the opportunity to participate. If the registration fee presents a financial challenge, please visit our Sea Lions Scholarship Fund page to learn more.
Ready to Get Started?
Keep an eye on our home page and Facebook announcements for upcoming Sea Pups registration dates.
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