Artistic Swim Team Serving Columbus, Ohio and Surrounding Areas.
Competitive Team and Recreational Programs for all ages!

The Lakes Mermaids offer both Non-Competitive and a Competitive Team in Artistic Swimming.

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Non-Competitive:

Mermaid Class: 

Non-competitive lessons to learn to swim along with an introduction to Artistic Swimming. Elementary school age. 

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Recreational Lessons: 

Non-competitive lessons as an introduction to Artistic Swimming.  Any age.  Must be able to swim 25 yards free style and backstroke.  

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Competitive Team:

We offer Novice level through Sr. Age Group through USA Artistic Swimming.  All levels compete with the Ohio Association and our more advanced Age Groups also compete up through the National Level.  

 

 

• Novice Team: Beginner level, competes at about 4 meets with Ohio Association, usually once a month spread between Jan-May, ages 5 and up

 

• Intermediate Team: A level up from Novice, work towards passing Grade Level 1 and 2 in Artistic Swimming skills. Compete at about 4 meets with Ohio Association. Can be any age. (many 8-10 years old)

 

• 12U Age Group: Age Group Artistic Swimming is a more advanced level. Ages 12 and under, (many 10-12 year old).  Swimmers pass Grade Level 3 in Artistic Swimming. In addition to the Ohio Association meets, they travel out of state to Nationals and National Jr. Olympics, season ends at the end of June.

 

• Youth Age Group: The next level up from 12 and Under Age Group.  Ages 13 - 15.  Swimmers pass Grade Level 4 in Artistic Swimming. In addition to the Ohio Association meets, they travel out of state to the North Zone Qualifier, Nationals and National Jr. Olympics, and potential for International meets.  

 

• Jr Age Group: The next level up from Youth Age Group.  Ages 15 - 17.  Swimmers pass Grade Level 5 in Artistic Swimming. In addition to the Ohio Association meets, they travel out of state to the North Zone Qualifier, Nationals and National Jr. Olympics, and potential for International meets.  

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• Sr Age Group: The next level up from Jr. Under Age Group.  Ages 18 and Up.  Swimmers pass Grade Level 6 in Artistic Swimming. In addition to the Ohio Association meets, they travel out of state to the North Zone Qualifier, Nationals and National Jr. Olympics, and potential for International meets.