Families of Children Under StressFAST Fins Adaptive Swim Team
FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.
Youth and young adults with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities · Spring Registration opens on January 13th & Fall Registration opens in August. Locations: Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm (Mountain View Aquatic Center); Sundays 9-10AM ( · $180
From focus-ga.org/program/focus-adaptive-swim-team ↗About this program
FAST Fins does not offer swim lessons – participants must be able to swim and be safe in the water without flotation. FAST Fins is a swim team, not swim lessons. Not only do swimmers need to be able to swim, they need to WANT to swim. We understand that playing and splashing in the water is fun, but FAST Fins is a time set aside for swimming laps and working on technique to attain better skills and confidence in the water.
All new swimmers must complete a brief interview or phone call with FOCUS staff to ensure FAST Fins is the right fit for their needs.
FAST Fins swimmers compete in an intra-squad meet at the end of each season.
Questions
Who is eligible for FAST Fins?
FOCUS Kiddo must be ages 5-29 years old at the start of the Swim Season. Have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, degenerative illnesses, and rare genetic syndromes. Can swim in deep water without flotation or adult assistance. Able (and willing) to swim at least 25 yards (the length of the pool) without any assistance.
Are scholarships available?
While fees are charged for FAST Fins, partial scholarships are available. Partial scholarships are awarded based on financial need.
What is the cancelation policy?
FOCUS will refund your event fee minus the deposit fee for all cancellations made two weeks before the event date. Any cancellation within two weeks of the event date will not receive a refund.
Can parents leave during practice?
Parents MUST remain onsite during practice.
Are 3rd party waivers accepted?
3rd Party Waivers Accepted (InCommunity, Bobby Dodd, Acumen).
Details
- Who
- Youth and young adults with lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities
- When
- Spring Registration opens on January 13th & Fall Registration opens in August. Locations: Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm (Mountain View Aquatic Center); Sundays 9-10AM (
- Where
- Mountain View Aquatic Center; Dynamo Swim Club (Johns Creek); Spalding County Aquatic Center (Kedron location substitute); Chastain Park Pool; Swim Atlanta (Ros
- Cost
- $180
- Ages
- 5-29
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