Speedy Sixers

Members of Olympic View Swim Club with swimmers that are 5 or 6 years old by 6/15/24 are eligible to try-out for our Speedy Sixers squad.

Objective: Speedy Sixers is a modified swim team experience for our youngest athletes. It’s an opportunity for eager swimmers and their families to preview what it’s like to be an age group swimmer in future summers. It is structured to be much more rigorous than swim lessons and is not recommended for young swimmers with limited previous formal swim instruction.

Speedy Sixers are an important part of the continuum of swimmer development that our club offers.

Program Components: 

  • Daily 30-minute team practice starting 6/19 until the Speedy Sixer meet in Mid-July. Practices will run from 11-11:30 M-F.

  • Pared down Speedy-Sixer-only swim meet with all clubs in our division. This meet is structured to be much less overwhelming than a regular dual meet.

  • Opportunities to swim single events at home meets in 8U swim events as deemed appropriate by coaching staff. These opportunities are a highlight of the dual meets and very inspirational to watch.

  • Inclusion in full team social events and the end of season team banquet with awards recognition for effort, participation, and swim growth.

Requirements: Speedy Sixer swimmers must pass a swim test prior to having their Speedy Sixer registration approved. The basic requirement for the swim test is to swim a full width (short side) of the OV pool without assistance using any kind of stroke (doggie paddle OK). It is also highly recommended that Speedy Sixer swimmers are able to independently jump into the deep end of the pool from the edge (diving blocks, not required).

You are welcome to schedule a swim test with our Speedy Sixer Coaches at a convenient time for your family - their contact information can be found on the coaches page of the OV website. There are also two team gathering opportunities to take a Speedy Sixer swim test: the first team practice on 5/13 and at the Spring Jamboree on 6/1. Specific times will follow as the season approaches.

Volunteer Expectations: Speedy Sixer parents are expected to find a volunteer role with the team. If volunteering at home swim meets is not possible, team coordinators will work to find every family a job that supports the club's swim team program. 

Suggestions:

  • If you are unsure of your child’s swimming ability, take the Speedy Sixer test early once OV is open for the season.

  • If your child is not ready on their first try, we can provide information about some pre-season lesson opportunities and then they can test again before practices begin on 6/19. There are local indoor pools that offer pre-season lessons and our club manager has lots of information about private swim instructors at OV. 

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Speedy Sixers Only Meet

Normandy Park Swim Club would like to invite our speedy sixers to the annual Speedy Sixer meet happening on 7/20/2024. This is a meet just for Speedy Sixers. Kids will have the opportunity to swim:
  • 25 yard freestyle
  • 25 yard backstroke
  • 25 yard breast stroke
  • 25 yard butterfly
  • 100 yard freestyle relay
  • 100 yard medley relay
They will have staging to support swimmers getting behind the blocks. Swimmers will be timed and awarded a ribbon for every event they swim. Relay teams will be formed at the meet.
 
They will have concessions available. Warm ups are optional and will start at 8:30. The meet will start at 9:00 and be done before 11:00. Ask coaches for more details. No need to sign in or declare for this particular meet, just show up at the meet and each swimmer will be entered as they appear for their events.