SWIM CLINIC INFORMATION

During the Fall, Winter and Spring, the Sharks will hold swim clinics on Saturdays and Sundays at the Waverly Club Indoor Pool. Swimmers will attend either Saturday or Sunday for a total of 8 sessions.

COST

$150 per swimmer (8 session clinic).

LOCATION

Waverly Club Indoor Pool - 15401 Fog Mountain Cir, Haymarket, VA 20169

CLINIC DATES

Fall Swim Clinics - October 10/11, 17/18, 24/25, 31, November 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, December 5/6 (No clinics November 28/29 due to Thanksgiving) - Registration opens mid-September

Winter Swim Clinics - January 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31, February 6/7, 13/14, 20/21 - Registration opens in December

Spring Swim Clinics - March 6/7, 13/14, April 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, 24/25, May 1/2, 8/9, 15/16 (No clinics March 20/21 or March 27/28 due to Spring Break) - Registration opens in February

Clinic sessions will be held on Saturdays between 9am and 12pm and Sundays between 10am and 1pm.

PURPOSE & GUIDELINES

The intent of the Dominion Valley Sharks Swim Clinic Program is to teach a love of competitive swim while working on stroke development and enhancing swimmers’ skills for Summer 2026 Sharks Swim Team.

Please note these important items to consider prior to registering your child:

• All swimmers MUST be 6 years or older.
• All swimmers MUST be able to swim unassisted to participate in clinics.
• Swimmers must arrive at least 5 minutes early for their session.
• Swimmers must have current DVOA pool passes to participate.
• Parents are allowed on deck during clinic sessions, however this is subject to change.
• Parents are expected to refrain from coaching or interacting with swimmers or coaches during clinics.

SWIM GROUPS

Please choose the group which best fits your child's skill set.

• Minnows: Ages 6 through 11 - This group is designed for developmental swimmers who can comfortably swim the length of the pool unassisted but have not swam competitively and have not mastered the basics of freestyle and backstroke. The focus will be on stroke development and refinement. Practices are 45 minutes.
• Sharks 2: Ages 10&Under - This group is for swimmers ages 10 and under that have swam competitively, are familiar/comfortable swimming freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly and are looking to enhance their skill level and technique. Practices are 60 minutes.
• Sharks 1: Ages 11&Up - This group is for swimmers age 11 and up that have swam competitively, are familiar/comfortable swimming freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly and are looking to enhance their skill level and technique. Practices are 60 minutes

****If you are unsure which group to sign your swimmer up for, please reach out to [email protected]****

SKILLS TAUGHT

Each practice will address all of the aspects of the strokes including:

• Head and body position
• Kick efficacy and leg action
• Pull and propulsion phases
• Arm recovery
• Timing
• Breathing and timing
• Starts and turns