We want our littlest swimmers to feel that they are part of the bigger picture, developing a sense of belonging on the larger team.

That’s why our beginner swimmer group is the “Mini Gorillas”! The Mini Gorillas program is the first experience many swimmers have with swim team, and with our excellent coaching staff, they get to have a fun and quality experience, learning stroke mechanics and how to participate as a team member.

All swimmers, including Mini Gorillas, must be members of the Villa Aquatic Club.

Qualifications needed: To be eligible for the Mini Gorillas Program, swimmers should be between the ages of 4 and 8 years, and they must demonstrate the ability to:

• easily separate from parent
• consistently and willingly submerge their face
• propel body 5-10 meters forward from the side of the pool on either their tummy or back (this should be in a place where the child can NOT touch the bottom)

Practice Dates and Times: See Schedule Tab.

What Practice is Like: During practice, our little swimmers will work on introductory stroke mechanics with coaches in freestyle and backstroke. The coaches use standard teaching techniques, including games, to keep our youngest swimmers engaged and safe.

Lollipop Meet: Lollipop meet will be posted to the Events Tab.

Not Ready for Mini Gorillas?

Private Lessons: Private and group lessons will be available this summer. Contact information for swim coaches who offer private and group lessons will be posted at the pool.