Recreational Programs

ST programs:

Sea Stars 

Age 5 to 10

Sea Star is our non-competitive/recreational program. Lessons run in 8 week sessions from January-June. This program is for kids who have mastered the basic strokes but have no experience in Artistic Swimming. An athlete should be able to swim two laps of crawl stroke and breaststroke as well as feel comfortable floating on his/her back.  

Ages: 5-10

Sea Star Coach: Sophie Lin

Workout Days/Times: Saturdays 11:00am-11:50am 

Location: Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club  (Outdoor pool, please be aware and prepare for Seattle's weather). If you believe your swimmer will be too cold, we always recommend getting a wetsuit.

Cost: $200 for 7 week session 

Little Mermaids & Mermen

Age 5 to 12

The Little Mermaids is the continuation of Sea Star. It is a hybrid program that transitions between recreational to beginner. The classes are specially designed for our young athletes age 5 to 11. They work on strengthening their swimming skills while learning synchro basics and a short routine to music. This is a non competitive program that runs from March to June. Members of this team will have the opportunity to perform the routine they learn throughout the season at our club's celebration swim on June 7th. 

Even though mermaids is our recreational program, it is important that the swimmers are able to swim independently and be safe in water. For this season, we require participants the following minimum swimming skills: 

Ages: 5-11

Group Coaches: Sophie Lin & Daniela Garmendia 

Workout Days/Times: Fridays 4:00-5:00pm (No class Friday May 15th). Last class June 5th. 

 Cost: The registration fees for the 2026 Mermaids registration fees are $50. At the end of this registration process your account will be billed for the registration fees described above as well as March dues which are $60. Pool fees should be covered through one payment to the booster club (aproximately $280)

Unique opportunity:

✨ Limited-spot mermaid artistic swimming experience
✨ Performance opportunity
✨ Skill development + choreography
✨ Refined swimming technique & foundational water skills
✨ Confidence-building aquatic artistry

Dolphins 

Age 5 to 10

Dolphins is our swimming class for swimmers who would like to practice Artistic Swimming but that still need to work on on mastering crawl stroke, breast stroke and back stroke. They should be comfortable floating on their back and swimming under water. Participants will also learn basic sculling and work on flexibility. 

The Dolphin program is a non-competitive program where swimmers learn basic swimming and synchro skills. Lessons run in 8 week sessions. 

Ages: 5-10
Coach: TBD

Workout Days/Times: Not available - TBD 

Duration: 8 week session 

Cost: $150 + $15 registration fee.