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Competition Division - Age 10 & Under

10&Under Group Division - Advanced

Advanced - BRONZE - SILVER – GOLD

Overview:

Focus:

The focus still FUN and Correct

We implement an LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development ) Learn, learn, and have fun.

Minimum Requirement:

3 to 5 practices a week (out of 6 practices offered weekly) only this year

Entrance Requirement:

A tryout with Head Coach is required for entrance into this group.

Age Group Division - Training Group

Bronze (BR1) - 10 & Under;

AGE: 6 to 10

Overview:

This group is designed for the 10 and under swimmer who has not had previous competitive swimming experience.

Focus:

The focus is to present the sport in a fun and nurturing environment that will allow the swimmer to grow in confidence in the water. The basics of the different strokes will be taught using best swim practices geared toward the learner's age, ability, and confidence. Coaches will utilize games, kickboards, and other swim strategies to encourage skill development.

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Silver (SV1) - 10 & Under

AGE: 8 to 10

Overview:

This group is designed for swimmers between the ages of 8 and 10 who have a working knowledge of the four competitive strokes.

Focus:

The focus is on the development of proper technique, basic swimming competencies, and early competition. Practices will emphasize the skills needed in all four of the competitive strokes; including starts, turns, and finishes. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in swim meets where they will gain experience and confidence in the competitive swim environment.

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Age Group Division - Training Group

Gold (GD1) - 9 & 10

AGE: 9 & 10

Overview:

This group is designed for swimmers between the ages of 9 and 10 who have accomplished all of the earlier developmental goals.

Focus:

Practice will emphasize perfecting all four strokes and build on the solid mechanics of kicking, starts, turns, and finishes. Swimmers will become familiar with the rules of year-round competitive swimming and be encouraged to set goals. Participation in meets is required.

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Age Group Division-JR1

JUNIORS 1 - 11 & 13

AGE: 11 & 13

Overview:

These swimmers are encouraged to make a commitment to the sport of swimming and to limit outside activities that would interfere with their training. Swimmers are guided through a periodization training system. Athletes in this group are skilled and experienced age group swimmers, ages 11 & up. Practices are more rigorous at this level and will emphasize building endurance and improving aerobic conditioning both in the pool and through resistance dryland training is offered every day to develop core strength, coordination, perception, reaction, flexibility, injury prevention. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare athletes for local, state, and regional competitions.

Goals:

Swimmers will begin establishing goals toward the achievement of State and Zone or higher time standards. Meet participation is mandatory as is attendance at the highest level meet for which a swimmer qualifies, Maintaining a strong training work ethic, and establish training goals. Instilling advanced stroke technique and racing skills. Developing time management and building a strong character. Having Fun!

Focus:

The focus will be on mastery of strokes, starts, turns, and finishes. Meet participation is mandatory as is attendance at the highest level meet for which a swimmer qualifies. Developing time management and building a strong character. Having Fun!

Attendance:

5 days a week minimum (Saturdays required)

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Age Group Division-JR2

JUNIORS 2 - 11 & 14

AGE: 11 & 14

Overview:

These swimmers are encouraged to make a commitment to the sport of swimming and to limit outside activities that would interfere with their training. Swimmers are guided through a periodization training system. Athletes in this group are skilled and experienced age group swimmers, ages 11 & up. Practices are more rigorous at this level and will emphasize building endurance and improving aerobic conditioning both in the pool and through resistance dryland training is offered every day to develop core strength, coordination, perception, reaction, flexibility, injury prevention. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare athletes for local, state, and regional competitions.

Goals:

Swimmers will begin establishing goals toward the achievement of State and Zone or higher time standards.. Meet participation is mandatory as is attendance at the highest level meet for which a swimmer qualifies. Maintaining a strong training work ethic and establish training goals. Instilling advanced stroke technique and racing skills. Developing time management and building a strong character. Having Fun!

Focus:

The focus will be on mastery of strokes, starts, turns, and finishes. Meet participation is mandatory as is attendance at the highest level meet for which a swimmer qualifies. Developing time management and building a strong character. Having Fun!

Attendance:

5 days a week minimum (Saturdays required)

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Pre Seniors Group Division

Pre Senior (PS) - 13 & 14

AGE: 13 & 14

Overview:

A year-round commitment to swimming is expected. This group is designed for swimmers ages 13 & 14 who are preparing to move into the senior level of training and competition. Practices increase in intensity and duration. Stroke refinement is still a priority; in addition, this group is dedicated to interval-based swim training, the development of a strong aerobic base, and speed work. Dryland also increases and becomes more specific. Meet participation is mandatory as is attendance at the highest level meet for which a swimmer qualifies.

Goals:

Swimmers will establish goals towards achieving times, Zone, State and Jr National Times

Focus:

Aerobic Capacity Training, 200 pace base, develop 400IM, 500 Free, and Mile

Attendance:

6 days a week minimum (Saturdays required)

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Seniors Group Division

Seniors (SR) - 13 & UP

AGE: 13 & Up

Overview:

This group comprises those swimmers who are completely dedicated to the sport of swimming. They do not participate in any other sport or outside activity except for swimming. Those swimmers who opt to participate in another activity must move down to the Pre Seniors or Varsity group until they are able and willing to commit to only swimming again. These swimmers are ages 13 and above to be in this group. Practices are offered six times a week for 2 - 3 hours per practice plus mornings. Dryland is offered every day for 1 hour per session in addition to the water time. The Senior Team is designed to prepare athletes for competition in Senior State, Junior Nationals, Senior Nationals, Trials, and other selected meets. Selection to this group is by invitation only and is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, talent, work ethic, a desire to train and compete at this level, attendance, and a commitment to personal and team excellence. Swimmers who meet the prerequisites and choose to enter this group will be presented with a challenging training program geared towards future success. All high school Juniors and Seniors will be encouraged to continue swimming in college. Swimmers are guided through a periodization training system. The year is split into 3 seasons, which are then broken down into 4-week training cycles.

Focus:

Stroke refinement is still a priority; in addition, this group is dedicated to interval-based swim training, development of a strong aerobic base and speed work, 200 paces, training 400IM, 500 Free, and Mile, sprint

Goals:

To become an elite swimmer. Achieve national cuts or higher time standards. Maintaining an optimal training work ethic and establish high training goals. Maintaining advanced stroke technique and racing skills. Optimizing time management and building a strong character. Developing leadership skills. Having Fun!

Attendance:

6 days a week minimum