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Arizona Swimming

 Our Blue level program offers a 2 day a week schedule for new and beginning swimmers. In this group, our aim is to introduce a team environment where learning to swim is a fun activity for brand new athletes. This program is designed for those who are looking for a light swim commitment throughout the summer, spring and fall. There are NO CLUB MEET requirements. The Blue level swimmers have swim meets about twice a month on Sunday afternoons.

  • Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:15 practice
  • Introductory level swimmers
  • Competent in Freestyle and Backstroke
  • Learn to swim the Breaststroke and Butterfly
  • Begin to learn drills for all 4 strokes
  • Racing dives

​​  The White level program is for swimmers who are proficient in all 4 strokes. We suggest that these swimmers practice a minimum of 3 times a week. These athletes will begin to work on interval training to increase endurance, stroke technique and leg strength. This program is designed as an introduction for young athletes that swim summer, spring, fall and winter. We suggest at least 2 club meets per year, while they will also have the opportunity to swim in the rec meets on Sunday afternoons at the coach's discretion.

  • Up to 5 practices a week (3 minimum)
  • Mon/Wed 5:15-6:15 Tu/Thu/Fri 4:30-5:30 practices
  • No less than 2 club meets per year
  • Rec meets at coach's discretion

​​​The Red level program is intended for club swimmers. These athletes are our advanced swimmers who are looking to gain more speed, strength and endurance in the water. They swim a minimum of 3 days a week while having the option to swim up to 5 practices a week. Our intention for the club team is to train with the goal of qualifying for the championship meets at the end of each season. These swimmers will participate in both the Short Course and Long Course seasons.

  • Up to 5 practices a week (3 minimum)
  • Mon/Wed 6:15-7:30 Tu/Thu/Fri 5:30-6:30 practices
  • Minimum of 2 club meets per year

​​​The Gold level program is for our highest level club swimmers. These swimmers are training all facets of swim; speed, endurance, strength, and technique. We require this group to swim a minimum of 3 practices a week with the option to swim up to 5 practices a week. The goal for this group is to qualify for championship meets at the end of each season, short and long course, as well as prepare for their high school swim seasons.

  • Up to 5 practices a week (3 minimum)
  • Mon-Fri 3:00-4:30
  • Minimum 2 club meets per year