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     The Marlins Swim Club is a professionally coached organization whose first commitment is to the development of the swimmers in the program.  We have strived to develop a program that meets the needs and desires of any athlete from brand new novices of any age to regional and national qualifiers.  The Marlins participate in USA Swimming and YMCA sanctioned competition on the local, regional, state and national levels as a year round team. For a list of recent accomplishments see the Year in Review.

• M&M Group:  This group is for novice swimmers new to competitive swimming who can swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.  Emphasis at this level is on having fun while learning the competitive strokes.  The primary age group is 5-7 years old.  The M&M group is a low cost low commitment program.  Two practices are offered per week.  There is no minimum attendance requirement.  Practice schedule.

• Gold Group:  This group is for novice swimmers new to competitive swimming who can swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, also for less experienced returning team members.  Emphasis at this level is on having fun while learning the competitive strokes.  The primary age group is 7 - 10 years old.  The Gold group is a low cost low commitment program.  Three practices are offered per week.  There is no minimum attendance requirement.  Practice schedule.

• Age Group 1:  This group is made up of athletes who are at least 8 years old and have demonstrated basic knowledge of all four competitive strokes by swimming a legal 100-yard IM.  These swimmers also have a beginning knowledge of all starts and turns.  The goals of this group are to improve stroke and racing skills, and develop better swim conditioning.  The primary age group is 8 - 10 years old.  In order to show continued improvement and progress toward the next practice group, swimmers should attend at least three of the four practices offered per week.   Practice schedule

• Age Group 2:  Members of this group have mastered strokes, turns, and starts in all four strokes and are capable of swimming a 200-yard IM in under 3 minutes and 30 seconds.  The focus of this group will be on continued stroke improvement, race strategy, and proper training techniques.  The primary age group is 10-14 years old.  Athletes should plan to attend all five practices offered; minimum attendance is three per week.   Practice schedule.

• Age Group 3:  This group is for those swimmers in grades six through eight who have demonstrated commitment to the sport by working hard and attending all practices.  These swimmers and their parents are required to sign a contract indicating that they understand the expectations of the group.  This program will help prepare them for advanced swimming.   Practice schedule.

• Senior 1:  This group is for swimmers in grades nine through twelve who enjoy the sport of competitive swimming, but do not want to commit to, or are not yet ready for, the demands of Senior Group II.  The main focus is to provide a conditioning and skill development program structured towards the high school swimmer. 

Advanced Swimming

• Pre-Senior:  When swimmers work into the Pre-Senior group they know that if they work hard they will get the best results from their efforts.  To be asked into the Pre-Senior group, a swimmer must have demonstrated a commitment to the sport of swimming, and have the approval of the Head Age Group Coach.  The primary age group is usually 12- 14 years or grades six through eight.  Swimmers are required to attend 100% of the available practices with few exceptions.   Practice schedule.

• Senior 2:  To be in this group means that a swimmer has set a goal to achieve the best results from his or her efforts - that of swimming fast and possibly attaining a swimming scholarship for college.  These swimmers by now should have reached the point where they decide how much time and effort they really want to put into swimming.  To be asked into the Senior II program, a swimmer must be at least 14 years old and have a strong commitment to competitive swimming, and the Head Coach's approval. Swimmers are required to attend 100% of the available practices with few exceptions.   Practice schedule. 

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Patriots Summer Swim League

     Swimmers with basic stroke skills may choose to participate in our summer competitive program.  For more information see Patriots Swim Team page.

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Swim America Swim Lessons

     Lesson Program Features:

• Your child's safety is our primary concern

• Provides coach-to-student ratios of 5 to 1 or better

• Coaches are caring and understand children

• Emphasizes excellent swimming technique

• Utilizes a 10 step station-to-station progression teaching method that is goal oriented

     Preschool Lessons:  Teaches pre-schoolers to float front and back, and to begin learning breathing techniques.

     School-Age Lessons:  Teaches school age children to be strong swimmers.

     Infant Water Skills:  A State of Florida Certified program to increase infant comfort in the water and to develop survival skills.

     Stroke School:  Children who can swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke are eligible for this program. 

For more information see Swim America Swim Lessons page.

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Ocala Dancing Dolphins

   Do you enjoy swimming, tumbling, music, friendship, fitness and fun?  Escape the rut of lap swimming by getting into synch.   Anyone of any age and ability level can become a synchronized swimming athlete.  Some young people join synchronized swimming in search of friendship, fitness and fun, while others may aspire to compete in the Olympic games.  Whatever your goals and motives are, you can find your niche in synchronized swimming!  For more information see Ocala Dancing Dolphins page.

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Adult and Community Programs

• Community Members:   2008 Membership Fees

• Adult Group and Private Lessons:  Adult lessons are scheduled throughout the summer and fall.  Call for information  # 873-5811.

• Life Guard Training:  The aquatic center offers life guard training in both Red Cross and National Water Park Association programs. Classes start March 25th, cost is $175 (includes all books, materials & instruction). Course is 32 hr training in Lifeguarding. Individuals must be at least 15 yrs old, able to swim 300 yds continuously and tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands. Swimming required at each session and requires one full weekend during 2-week course. Will certify individual in Lifeguarding, First Aid and C.P.R. and develop water safety.  Contact Bill Vargo 873-5811 or Richard Lewis 401-3920.  Register early.

              *Course 1: March 25 - April 5, 2008

              *Course 2: April 15 - April 26, 2008

              *Course 3: April 29 - May 10, 2008

• Senior Citizen Fitness:  Get fit through aquasize and other low-impact aquatic fitness routines.  Classes meet year-round.  Call for information  # 873-5811 or see the Senior Friends Water Aerobics page or the Senior Friends Fitness page.

• Central Florida Marlins Masters Swim Club:  The  Masters Swim Club offers swimming programs for adults interested in learning to train, improve their stroke or compete at the master's level.  The program is year-round, offering flexible pool hours, video sessions. stroke development, technique, conditioning, and even competition for the more serious at heart.  For more information see the Central Florida Marlins Masters Swim Club page.

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College and Club Winter Workout Week

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