NKAT Pre Team Programs

North Kent Aquatic Team is excited to offer two Pre-Team options for developing swimmers: Our Cubs Camp and our Learn the Strokes Camp! Please look over the Camp information below for your selection. Program assessment and registration information can be found at the bottom of the page.

 

Learn the Strokes Camp 

The Learn the Strokes Camp is a true entry-level instructional swim program, based on the American Red Cross water safety and swim instruction program for young swimmers and children ages 3-6 and 6-14.

Click here to find more information about Learn the Strokes camps!

 

Cubs Camp

The Cubs Camp is a developmental swim program for young swimmers ages 5-12 that bridges swimmers from Learn-to-Swim and Learn the Strokes programs and our NKAT Swim Club. Each Cubs session lasts 6-7 weeks.

The Cubs program focuses on smaller swimmer-to-coach ratios. The practices focus on the four competitive strokes, starts, finishes, race strategy and water safety.  

All Cubs Swimmers are eligible to join NKAT Swimming once they are proficient in three competitive strokes and have efficiency in the fourth.

 

How Do You Become a Cubs Member?

If your swimmer would like to be a member of our Cubs Camp, he or she must come to a swim evaluation held at Northview High School. The evaluation allows our coaching staff to assess present skill level and align interested athletes in the correct placement following assessment.

Evaluation Dates

Evaluation dates and times can be found by clicking the "Sign up for an Evaluation" button below. We do recommend registering for an evaluation as soon as possible. Spots for evalution are limited and fill up quickly. Swimmers not completing an evaluation will not being approved for Cubs. Evaluation links are only live during open registration time periods.

 

Is My Swimmer Ready to Join the NKAT Cubs Pre-Team?

Swimmers who have progressed beyond a basic Learn-to-Swim program Level II and who are interested in trying a competitive swimming program should consider joining our Cubs Pre-Team.

Cubs Team Members must be able to meet the following requirements at evaluation:

  • Swim 25 yards Freestyle (front crawl) without stopping
  • Swim 25 yards Backstroke (back crawl) without stopping

 

Camp Sessions

The NKAT Cubs Pre Team Camp meets at the Northview Aquatic Center! Coaches will be on deck ready and excited to see your swimmer at the pool! The following is some information we think may be helpful to you and your swimmer before the first day of practice 

Sessions:

  • Session 1: April 22 - June 3. Swim meet on 6/7 - $160
  • Session 2: June 10 - July 15. Swim meet date TBD (after summer meet schedule confirmed). WMSL B Championships 7/17 (tentatively) - $160

Practice Times & Dates:  

  • Tuesdays from 5:15-6:15p

Equipment:  

  • Towel, Deck Shoes, Swimsuit, Swim Cap (long hair especially), Water Bottle. 

 

Swim Meets:

Our NKAT Cubs Swimmers will be able to participate in a WMSL meet (dual and/or invitational) and those participating in the summer camp session can participate in the WMSL B Championship in July.  

After our April meeting for the West Michigan Swim League we will have additional meet dates available/confirmed. 

For more information on swim meets please see our meet schedule linked on our Events and Practice Schedule tab on our website. You may also reach out to your swimmer's coach with any questions. 

 

General Information

Locker Rooms / Pool Deck:

Deck Policy

To keep our swimmers safe, we remind parents of our policly that only employees and certified board members are alllowed on deck. Please do not come on the pool deck.

  • You may drop off and pick up your swimmer at the pool doors. This policy is in effect before, during, and after practices and is in place to keep our focus and the focus of the staff on our swimmers/patrons in the water.

​We understand that question will come up and we would love to answer those questions, instructors will be availble for a few minutes before or after practice. To set up time to meet, email us directly at [email protected].

Swimmer arrival: 

  • Swimmers should come to practice, on time, dressed to swim. Please do not be late. 
  • Shoes are not allowed on deck. Swimmers will leave their shoes at the door to the pool.
  • Swimmers may change using the locker rooms of the appropriate sex after practice.
  • There is a women's locker room and a men's locker room with access given from the deck. If your child needs help changing, or you feel more comfortable, we ask that you use the FAMILY CHANGING ROOMS located just off the entrance of the pool.


Weather and Facility Cancellations:

When Northview Public Schools are closed or dismissed early due to bad weather, NKAT activities will also be canceled unless we are notified otherwise by our Athletic Director. Should the decision be made to reopen for evening activities an email will be sent to families. 

For additional info:

Registration and Asessment Information

Cubs Camp

If you wish to be assessed for the Cubs Pre Team, please click the button below to sign up for an evaluation. Any swimmer who needs a bit more conditioning before joining the Cubs team will be allowed to join the Learn the Strokes program. 

Sign Up for an Evaluation!