Cherokee Swim Team Structure
Cherokee Swim Team Structure
Jr. Rays Program
The Jr. Rays Program is open to swimmers who are at least 4 years old on or before May 20, 2024.
Our Jr. Rays Program is an introduction to competitive swimming for our 4 to 5 year-old swimmers. Swimmers focus on learning how to properly swim freestyle, as well as diving, rhythmic breathing (side to side), and backstroke. The Jr. Rays Program is designed to prepare young swimmers for our Stingrays Team where they will compete in the Country Club Swim League (CCSL).
Please note we are a water safe program. All swimmers trying out for the Jr. Rays Program must meet basic requirements. If your child does not meet the requirements, they will not be allowed to participate. Our club offers swim lessons from the months of April throughout September.
Requirements to be a Jr. Ray:
- Swimmers must have a basic knowledge of freestyle.
- Swimmers must be able to swim 7 yards unassisted in the deep end.
- Swimmers must be able to jump in the deep end and swim back to the wall unassisted.
- Swimmers must be able to hold their breath for a minimum of 5 seconds underwater.
Stingrays Program
The Stingrays Program is for swimmers who between 5 and 14 years old on or before May 20, 2024.
Our Stingrays Program is designed to develop and continuously improve swimmers in a fun and competitive team environment. Our experienced Coaches work with swimmers of all skill levels to develop proficiencies in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Our goal for the coaches, parents, and swimmers is to come together as a team to work toward personal improvement in swimming and success as a competitive swim team, so that the children will finish the season with a fun and rewarding experience.
The Stingrays compete in the Country Club Swim League in four regular season meets. At the end of season, selected swimmers will swim at Georgia Tech to compete for the CCSL Championship.
Areas of Focus by Age Group:
6 & Under
Working on the fundamentals of freestyle and backstroke. Swimming 25 yards freestyle and backstroke in competition.
7 & 8
Refining proficiency in freestyle and backstroke and learning the basics of breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers can compete in a 25 yard length of each stroke in competition.
9 &10
Maintaining proficiency in all four strokes, working on endurance and speed. Swimming 25 yards of each stroke in competition.
11 & 12
Maintaining proficiency in all four strokes, working on endurance and speed. Swimming 50 yards of each stroke and 100 yards Individual Medley (IM) in competition.
13 & 14
Maintaining proficiency in all four strokes, working on endurance and speed. Swimming 50 yards of each stroke and 100 yards individual medley (IM) in competition.
