Tanterra Preteam
Tanterra's Preteam is the first step in becoming a part of the Tarpon family. However, Preteam is not a replacement for swim lessons; it serves as a transition from basic instructional classes to preparation for competitive swimming. Preteam will introduce swimmers to beginning training and racing skills, build endurance, and help develop interest in this great sport in a supportive environment. It will also encourage awareness of the swim meet setting, teach swim team terminology (ex: lanes, stroke, relays, starts) and improve stroke techniques. There will be plenty of hands-on, in-the-water instruction.
Who should consider joining the Preteam?
- Age 4 (by June 1st of the current year) to 8
- Demonstrate general confidence in the water
- Previous swim experience
With the above requirements being a broad description of swimmers that should consider Preteam, below are some more detailed expectation of swimmers in their evaluations.
- Willingness to follow directions and easily separate from parent or guardian
- Ability to put their face in the water for a minimum of 5 seconds
- Completion of 5 bobs (head all the way under water and back up, consecutively 5 times)
- Ability to swim (crawl/freestyle) for 5 yards without putting their feet on the ground
New swimmers who have never been part of preteam should attend Preteam Evaluations. THESE EVALUATIONS ARE FOR NEW SWIMMERS ONLY! If your child was on preteam last summer, they do not need to attend Preteam Evaluations.
Preteam Evaluations at the pool will be on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 10:30AM. The rain date for evaluations will be on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:30PM.
Preteam practices will start on Monday, June 22, 2026 and will continue through Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Monday - Thursday, practices are from 10:15AM -11:00AM and Friday practices are from 10:30AM - 11:00AM, with the option to join the team Friday Fun Day spirit events from 9:30AM-10:30AM.
Contact Preteam Rep Kevie Keeton or Lisa Dodd if you have questions about Preteam.
