The Mini team was founded in 1987 for the purpose of preparing young swimmers (ages 4 to 8) for the regular swim team. During practice, the swimmers will be instructed on body position, kicking, correct arm strokes and other techniques. Mini Team graduates have been outstanding swimmers on the team. 

Mini team swimmers are invited to join in all of our fun social events and Pep Rallies!

For Mini Team practice times: https://fairfaxstationflyers.swimtopia.com/practi...

Mini Team Swimmers will be instructed on:

• Body position
• Kicking
• Correct arm strokes
• Swimming techniques

Mini Team Policy/Procedure

The Mini Team will be organized each season into several skill-level groups by the coaching staff. During the season, the coaching staff will continue to assess skills and swimmers move between the levels throughout the season. 

The only prerequisite is a willingness to put your head under the water. Practices will be 30 minutes in length. Mini Team swimmers who demonstrate readiness will be provided the opportunity to advance to the 8 & under practice if they choose.

Please review the information below and choose the level that best reflects your swimmer's ability.

Level 1:  Child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. Child should be willing to enter and exit the water safely, blow bubbles through mouth and nose, submerge face in water and float with assistance. Level 1 focuses on elementary freestyle and will use kick boards. 

Level 2:  Child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. Child should be able to blow bubbles through mouth and nose, submerge face under water and stay in float position for at least three seconds. Level 2 focuses on freestyle and back stroke. Kick boards may be used. 

Level 3:  Child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. Child should be willing to try to swim the length of the pool without assistance, hold breath under water for at least three seconds, tread water, swim freestyle and back stroke. Level 3 focuses on getting ready for breast stroke.

Monday - Friday

Level I: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Level II: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Level III: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

*Mini Team ends with the Lollipop Meet on Thursday July 23rd

• Events include: Kickboard, Free, Back, Kickboard relays, and Free Relays
• We create the heats, print cards and make medals before the meet, so please register swimmers in SwimTopia before the deadline. We don’t want anyone to miss out!
• Swimmers enjoy an awards ceremony and end of season celebration on the pool deck after the meet with food and treats. Each swimmer will receive a medal!
• All swimmers must be participating in the Mini Team program. Swimmers who attend 8U practices are not eligible to participate in the Lollipop Meet.
• Any swimmer who has competed in a meet is not eligible to participate in the Lollipop Meet