Mini Mustangs
About the Mini Mustang Program
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 Mustangs”! The Mini Mustang 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 Mustangs, must be members of the Mosby Woods Pool.
Qualifications needed: To be eligible for the Mini Mustang Program, swimmers should be between the ages of 4 and 8 years as of June 1, 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)
Evaluations: Mini Mustangs must demonstrate the skills above before participating in the program. New Minis will be required to ‘show off their skills’ to a coach on Thursday, May 28th between 5-6 pm. Only new Mini Mustangs will need to be evaluated and a sign up genius will be sent to all registered Mini Mustang families after the Mustang Kickoff!
If you are uncertain about your child's ability to qualify for the Mini Mustang program, we ask that you still register your child and choose "check" as your payment option. This will allow some flexibility if your child isn't ready this summer.
For safety purposes, swimmers will be evaluated one at a time, and a coach will be in the water at all times during evaluations. However, children will be learning in a small group setting and should have the ability to maintain an appropriate amount of focus to safely participate.
Practice Dates and Times: Mini Mustangs can participate in preseason practices starting June 1st by signing up to attend either a 5:10 practice or a 5:40 practice (space is limited for minis during preseason, hence the sign up). Starting June 22nd, Mondays through Fridays, mini mustangs can either attend the 7:30 "camp practice" or the 9:25 age group practice. The mini mustang season concludes with the Lollipop meet on the evening of July 24th!
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: The Lollipop Meet (2026's date will be Friday, July 24 at 6 pm) is an opportunity for our Mini Mustangs and new swimmers ages 8 and under to demonstrate the skills that they have gained over the summer for their family, friends and older swim team members.
Our Mini Mustang Program Coordinators are Katie Waite and Katie Ryan.
Not Ready for Mini Mustangs?
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 in the pool house and on the swim team bulletin board. Prices for these lessons vary by instructor, depending on their level of experience.
