Pinckney Community Education

Parents: Please consider child's swim skills, confidence and maturity when selecting the swim class. A parent must be in the water with the child for the Aqua Tot classes. Aqua Tots 1 (Parent must be in the water): This class is about bonding with the parents as they provide support and guidance at all times. Children are still developing strength and coordination while exploring the water. We play games and sing songs as parents learn how to hold their children and move them through the water. Aqua Tots 2 (Parent must be in the water): For those ready to explore swimming more independently with parental guidance. Children will develop core strength, begin learning coordination of strokes and kicks while using noodles and equipment for support. Level 1 (Basic Water Skills): Child must be comfortable in the water without a parent. Class includes introduction to the water environment, blowing bubbles/putting face in the water, front/back kicks, arm scoops, water submersion, and water safety. This class is designed to teach independent swimming. Level 1B: Child must be comfortable in the water without a parent. For children who have completed Level 1 but still require basic instruction. Level 2 (Stroke Development): Child must have prior swim instruction, basic water skills and must be able to swim independently. Development of front/back strokes, rhythmic breathing, flipping front to back/back to front, breaststroke pull, and underwater exploration. Level 3 (Stroke Improvement): Child must have passed Level 2 class (or have instructor approval) and must be able to swim the length of the pool. Continued stroke improvement on front/back, breaststroke basics, introduction to butterfly, diving and treading water. This class works on endurance.

SEPT THROUGH OCT 2025 Specific dates and schedules will be announced once teams are formed. PIRATE SOCCER CLUB aims to develop soccer specific skills. This program builds strong fundamental foundations for physical skills, promotes teamwork and inspires confidence at a young age in a successful atmosphere where learning is fun. Our coaching staff will be a combination of varsity coaches, varsity players and parent volunteers all under the direction and guidance of Pinckney Men's & Women's Varsity Coach, Sean Grace. The Pirate Soccer Club provides a team jersey. Parents are asked to supply shin guards, athletic shoes (cleats or tennis) and black shorts. Parent coaches are needed for Preschool - 2nd grade teams. Players of coaches play for free. If you would like to coach, please call the Community Education office and your child will be registered at no cost. U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14 and U15 Recreational Travel: teams will play eight games (four home, four away). Home games will be played at Merrill Field or High School. Practice times/dates are TBD. Please make sure to sign your child up for the right age group: U9 Players (birth year 2017) U10 Players (birth year 2016) U11 Players (birth year 2015) U12 Players (birth year 2014) U13 Players (birth year 2013) U14 Players (birth year 2012) U15 Player (birth year 2011) HSO (birth years 2010-2007)