The Menlo Mavericks program is for ages 5 to 18 years, and has three main objectives:
- Develop and foster a desire for life-long aquatic involvement.
- Refine swim skills in all four strokes including turns, dives, and relays.
- Instill the desire to improve ability through work, experience, and technique.
- Spring 1: January 25 – April 3
- Spring 2: April 5 – June 12
- Summer: June 14 – August 21 (visit the SUMMER MAVERICKS page for details)
- Fall: August 23 – October 30
- Winter 2010/2011: November 1 – January 22, 2011
2010 Holidays
- January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- February 15: Presidents' Day
- May 31: Memorial Day
- July 2 – 3: Independence Day Weekend
- September 6: Labor Day
- November 25 – 27: Thanksgiving
- December 20 – January 1, 2011: Christmas and New Year's
- January 17, 2011: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
During all sessions except summer, there are five practices per week. Coaches recommend attending at least two days per week. Due to our commitment to quality coaching and service, and to prevent workout overcrowding we request our swimmers commit to the days of the week that they plan on attending.
Level 1:
Monday–Friday: 3:30 – 4:00pm (Instructional Pool)
Monday–Friday: 4:00 – 4:30pm
Level 2:
Monday–Friday: 4:30 – 5:15pm (Instructional Pool)
Monday–Friday: 5:15 – 6:00pm
Level 3:
Monday–Friday: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Level 4:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 5:00 – 5:30pm (strength training)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 5:30 – 6:30pm (swimming)
Tuesday/Thursday: 5:30 – 7:00pm (swimming)
Choose to attend one or all workouts per week for each 10-week session. Sessions are pro-rated so you can sign up at any time.
- Level 1:
$100 - one day per week
$125 - two days per week
$150 - three days per week
$175 - four days per week
$185 - five days per week - Level 2:
$115 - one day per week
$140 - two days per week
$165 - three days per week
$190 - four days per week
$200 - five days per week - Level 3:
$150 - one day per week
$175 - two days per week
$200 - three days per week
$225 - four days per week
$235 - five days per week - Level 4:
$165 - one day per week
$190 - two days per week
$215 - three days per week
$240 - four days per week
$250 - five days per week
Second child: 10% off
Third child: 20% off
Fourth child: 30% off
- Every swimmer in a session must be registered BEFORE they take part in any coached workout.
- There is a two-week trial period from the date of registration, during which fees are 100% refundable.
- Late entries into any session will have their fees pro-rated to the week they start. There is no proration for kids leaving the session early or taking weeks off during the session
Mike Mortiz, Level 1 and Level 2
Mike has spent several years honing his teaching skills in the Menlo Swim School. Mike is our foundational bridge. He plays a very integral part in the maturation and development of young swimmers. He transitions them from newer swimmers into swimmers with the skills to become a competitive swimmer if they so choose. Mike uses our effective layer technique to build skill upon skill that progresses the swimmer at a steady and manageable rate. Mike is an avid sportsmen with local roots who also enjoys surfing and soccer.
Juliette Applewhite, Level 3 and Level 4
Juliette is a parent, teacher, leader, coach and swimmer. Her personal characteristics along with her extensive background in swimming and coaching allow her to be the dynamic head of the Mavericks program. Her enthusiasm, positive energy and connection to the swimmers is infectious and have aided in the blossoming of the Mavericks. Juliette’s mission is to develop the team's pre-teens and young adults into physically healthy, athletically efficient and knowledgeable athletes who are able to make well-informed decisions about their goals and commitments to the sport and the team and understand how that affects their lifestyle choices.
Placement for Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4
Every swimmer must have a mandatory evaluation with a Mavericks coach to ensure that the swimmer is placed into the correct level that corresponds to their abilities and level criteria. Be aware that the Maverick coaches will make the final decision on level placement.
Level 1 Evaluation Criteria
- Can swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke in consistent form without stopping
- Can creates propulsion from breaststroke kick and dolphin (butterfly) kick
- Listens to instructions
- Can swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and possess a legal butterfly stroke
- Listens and follows verbal directions from the coach
- Understands a swimmer's role in team dynamics
- Can circle-swim and understands team and swimming etiquette
- Can swim 100 yards freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and 50 yards butterfly
- Can perform starts and turns with reasonable skill
- Listens and follows directions from the coach, and can incorporate instruction into technique
- Understands pace clock and swim sets
- Demonstrates ability to be a respectful team member
Level 4 Evaluation Criteria
- Can swim 500 freestyle and 200 backstroke, breaststoke and butterfly with consistent pace and technique
- Can execute swim sets dictated by the coach with volume and intensity as two key factors
- Can participate in supplementary strength training to improve swimming
- Understands that setting personal goals and working on achieving those perfomance goals are a team emphasis
- Demonstrates a commitment to the sport that is measured by attendace frequency and consistency
- A signed Waiver/Policies/Medical Release form must be on file prior to participating in your first practice.
- No make-ups or refunds for missed classes.
- Tuition does NOT cover any other services at the pool including the use of the baby pool or open swimming. These must be paid for separately.
- Mid-session class placement depends on availability.
- Mid-session registration is at a pro-rated fee.
- Cancel at any time and keep 100% of balance on account to be used at a later time.
- Refunds may be made within 30 days of payment, a $30 administration fee will be applied.