Find the Right Group for Your Swimmer

The Lakeland Loons offer training and practice groups for swimmers of varying ages and ability levels. It is our goal to offer a basic understanding of the sport in a competitive environment and develop those athletes that are interested in taking their ability to the next level.  We want to challenge and develop each individual to the best of THEIR abilities and have some fun in the process.

The Lakeland Swim Club is not swimming lessons. We are a competitive team and swimmers are expected to swim competitively at swim meets.

Swimmers are grouped by age and ability level so everyone learns at the right pace. Coaches may adjust group placement during the season as swimmers progress. If you are unsure where to start, contact us ([email protected]) or call Coach Chris Garcia at 715-892-0510 and we will help you find the best fit.

8 & Under Group

  • Ages: Typically 5 to 8
  • Focus: Fun, fundamentals, confidence in the water, safe technique (body position, breathing, kicking)
  • Requirements: Must be able to swim, using any method, one length of the pool
  • Practices:
    • Option 1: Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 - 6:45 pm
    • Option 2: Tuesday & Thursday | 6:00 - 6:45 pm
  • Season Dates: October into February (and beyond if desired)
  • Location: Lakeland Union High School
  • Pricing: $300 per swimmer

This group builds comfort in the water and early stroke skills. We keep it positive and engaging so swimmers look forward to coming back.

NOTE:  The High School swim teams may have home meets on some Tuesdays and Thursdays so we will do our best to provide make up practices for the 8 & unders. Usually help on Friday of that week.

Early Group (Ages 9 to 12)

  • Focus: Continue to develop the four competitive strokes, starts, and turn technicque.
  • Goals: Compete and complete a legal 100 IM in competition.
  • Practices:
    • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday| 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Season Dates: October into February (and beyond if desired)
  • Location: Lakeland Union High School
  • Pricing: $350 per swimmer
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Swimmers grow endurance and sharpen technique in all four strokes. We introduce starts, turns, pacing, and meet routines.Swimmers are grouped by ability, not age. 

Junior Late Group

  • Requirements: Must swim all four strokes and committed to 4 practice nights per week.
  • Practices:
    • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday| 6:45 - 7:45 pm
    • Friday | 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Season Dates: October into February (and beyond if desired)
  • Location: Lakeland Union High School
  • Pricing: $375 per swimmer

This group is not age based, but ability based. Communicate with Coach Chris on if you believe this is the right group for your swimmer. 

Senior Late Group (Advanced Swimmers)

  • Requirements: MINIMUM ATTENDENCE OF 4 PRACTICE NIGHTS PER WEEK IS EXPECTED
  • Practices:
    • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday| 6:45 - 8:15 pm
    • Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
    • Friday | 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Season Dates: October into February (and beyond if desired)
  • Location: Lakeland Union High School
  • Pricing: $400 per swimmer

This group is for swimmers that have a solid understanding of all four strokes, starts/turns for each stroke and can physically handle an hour and a half workout. More emphasis is placed on endurance and training, more yards are expected.  Swimmers will be required to swim a 200 IM, 200 and 500 Free at some point during the season in competition.