Our Programs
Los Angeles Synchro Nymphs offers programs for artistic swimmers of all ability levels. It is our goal to offer training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing athletes to the best of their abilities.
Non-competitive Programs
Mermaid FUNdamentals
- This is an entry-level non-competitive program designed for athletes who would like to learn basic artistic swimming skills!
- This program generally meets for three 90-minute sessions in the spring or summer.
- Participants must have basic swimming skills and be able to swim freestyle in deep water for 50 meters without stopping,be confident in deep water, and be age 7 or older.
- This program is designed to teach basic artistic swimming skills and concepts.
Competitive Teams
Placement on our competitive teams is determined by Coaches. Coaches will evaluate all potential competitive team members to assess potential competitive team placement.
Novice
- Athletes in this group should have successfully completed the "Mermaid" program, or have mastered the skills taught at that level.
- Athletes in this program are between the ages of 7 and 12.
- Athletes generally practice three days a week for 4-7 hours per week.
- Athletes compete in four to six meets per season at the local and regional level.
Intermediate
- After mastering the skills obtained in the Novice level, athletes move up to the Intermediate level.
- Athletes in this group are usually 8-15 years old and have some competitive artistic swimming experience.
- Athletes will generally train three days per week, 8 hours per week.
- Athletes compete in four to six competitions per season at the local and regional level.
Age Group
- Athletes entering this group must display required skills and a commitment to train four times per week for a total of 13 hours per week.
- Due to the time and dedication required, both athlete and family must be committed to this level, pass LTADs, and travel to multiple pools locations for practice.
- Athletes in this group compete in six to ten meets at the local, regional, and national level.
- This group competes in the following age group categories: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-17, and 18-19.
- Athletes at this level have years of competitive experience, and a demonstrated passion, dedication and skill level.
NOTE: An artistic swimmer's competitive age is based on the oldest age that athlete will be during that calendar year.