Gnarly Gnarwhals Swim Team

Gnarly Gnarwhals is a recreational swim team open to any youth who wish to participate. The swim team provides swimmers with the opportunity for physical development, sportsmanship, camaraderie, competition, and fun! It is the Mission of the Gnarly Gnarwhals Swim Team to aid and encourage swimmers in the pursuit of excellence, through the sport of swimming. Instruction, swim meets with other recreational teams, and fun activities are all part of this team experience.

**In order to be fully prepared for Gnarly Gnarwhals, swimmers must pass the Electric Eels swim lesson level or possess equivalent skills. In addition, swimmers must possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in freestyle and backstroke
• Ability perform a dive
• Ability to float for one minute
• Ability to tread water
• Ability to swim 25 yards of freestyle & 25 yards of backstroke
• Be prepared to swim 15+ laps over the total length of practice time

If you have questions about fit, please contact coach Lily at lilybarnard@rocketmail.com

If you are interested in Swim Lessons, please contact our Aquatics Lead.