Novice / Beginner
Best for swimmers in the 6–9 age group who are new to artistic swimming.
Athletes practice 3 times per week (2 hours/practice) in a fun and supportive environment where they:
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Learn basic swimming and artistic swimming fundamentals
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Enjoy choreography and simple routines to music
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Build confidence in the water
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Develop teamwork and make new friends
The season runs from September through June, with local meets beginning in January.
This program focuses on having fun while building a strong foundation in the sport.
Intermediate
Best for swimmers ages 10 and up who are new to artistic swimming or looking for a more recreational team experience.
Athletes practice 3 times per week (2 hours/practice) in a fun and supportive environment where they:
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Learn more advanced figures and routines
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Build strength, flexibility, and endurance
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Develop confidence and performance skills
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Enjoy teamwork and choreography to music
This program is ideal for swimmers who want to enjoy artistic swimming, continue improving their skills, and participate in local-level performances and competitions.
Competitive Teams
Designed for swimmers with artistic swimming experience who are ready to train at a more advanced and competitive level. Placement in these groups is based on evaluation.
Our goal is not only to develop strong athletes, but to help swimmers grow as individuals.
We encourage our athletes to be hardworking, goal-oriented, and committed to doing their best, while also enjoying the journey.
We believe mental well-being is just as important as performance. While we train and compete at a high level, our focus is on growth, confidence, and a positive team experience—not just medals.
10 & Under
Training: ~4 sessions/week (≈2.5 hrs per session)
Focus: Skill development, routines, team experience
Competitions: Local & regional (Jan–June)
12 & Under
Training: 4–5 sessions/week
Focus: Advanced skills, routine refinement
Competitions: National-level & Junior Olympics (travel)
Youth
Training: 5–6 sessions/week
Focus: High-performance training, advanced routines
Competitions: National-level competitions
Junior
Training: 5–6 sessions/week
Focus: Elite-level training, performance excellence
Competitions: National & higher-level competitions
Contact us at admin@sfmerionettes.org for more information and schedule a tryout.
