Levels

Pre-competetive
'PC' level: this is the developmental level of the Merionettes. The PC
program prepares the swimmers for synchronized swimming competition.  Before
entering a competition, each swimmer must have a thorough knowledge of the basic
swimming strokes and be able to swim one mile of backstroke, breaststroke, and
freestyle within one hour each.  The PC program focuses on developing proper stroke
techniques and building strength and endurance.

Novice level: this is usually the first competition level for a swimmer.  The novice
competition is highly developmental and has technical requirements including defined
skills and movements to be made during figures and the routine.

Intermediate level: this is the next level of competition.  The skills for intermediate
are more difficult than for novices and include pre-defined technical elements that must
be performed in a set sequence during routines.   

Age Group level: this is the next level of competition.  Routines for your swimmers at
this level Re technical and require pre-determined elements that must be performed in
a set sequence.  The older Age Group swimmers perform 'free' routines.
Services

The San Francisco Merionettes are members Of The Pacific Association segment of The
United States Association of Synchronized Swimming.  USAS is the governing body for
synchronized swimming.

The SF Merionettes utilize the pools owned and operated by the San Francisco Park &
Recreation Department.   The pool schedule for the Fall, Winter and Spring is set by the
Club Administrator and the Senior Lifeguards of each pool.  The Summer schedule is set
in the spring.