Pre-Team FAQs
Pre-Team is part of the Whetstone Whales Swim Team, not a separate program. That means your swimmer is invited and encouraged to participate in team events such as the 4th of July parade, Crab Feast, and the end-of-season Team Picnic and Awards Night.
Before we wrap up the season, here are some helpful details to guide you through Pre-Team.
Practices
Pre-Team focuses on teaching freestyle and backstroke in a developmentally appropriate and safe way. Practices are held in 3 to 3½ feet of water to support skill development and confidence.
Events
🍦 Pre-Team Ice Cream Social & Tuck-In
We wrap up the Pre-Team season with ice cream sundaes followed by the Tuck-In at the Whetstone Community Center for our Mini Meet Pep Rally.
Swimmers bring blankets, pillows, and favorite stuffed animals. Coaches bring a favorite bedtime story to share with the swimmers.
🏁 Pre-Team Mini Meet
This event is the official end of the Pre-Team season. The Head Coach creates a line-up that includes every swimmer, unless a parent notifies the Head Coach otherwise.
The meet takes place in the shallow end of the main pool. Every swimmer participates in all four events:
- Freestyle
- Freestyle Kickboard
- Backstroke
- Backstroke Kickboard
Ribbons are awarded to every swimmer at the end of the meet, following Whetstone team traditions.
