Senior Group

This group is designed for committed swimmers ages 13 -18.  This is our most advanced training group, where consistent attendance is required.  Training will focus on technique and conditioning. Dryland training is also a required component for these swimmers.  Swimmers in this group MUST BE committed to attending any USA Swimming coach-selected meets as well as their championship meet for the season.
 

Equipment Requirements:

  • DragSox - mid-tier (45)
  • Water Bottle/Drink
  • Mesh Bag
  • Kickboard
  • Pull Buoy
  • Fins (medium length blade)
  • Paddles
  • FINIS Agility Paddles: No one needs to be Large (3 dots). Most people will be S (1 dot). 
  • Ankle Band (FINIS Ankle Strap)
  • Parachute (StretchCordz Drag Belt/Tow Tether, 8 inch chute size)
  • Snorkel (FINIS Swimmer's Swim Snorkel) 
  • Finish Zoomers Gold: There is a sizing chart just below the lettered choices so that should make the selections easier 
  • Nose Clip: Mostly for backstrokers but everyone should have a few on hand for underwater kicking training 
  • Medicine Ball (12 pounds)
  • Resistance Band (30 Pounds)
  • Chocolate Milk (or other protein drink for post-training recovery)    

 

DragSox Example: 

Mesh Bag Examples:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/sporti-mesh-bag-20450/?color=11927

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-big-mesh-mummy-backpack-iii-8118725/?color=10119

Kickboard examples:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-jr-kickboard-1835/?color=210

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/speedo-jr-team-kickboard-8138177/?color=210

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-kickboard-3452/?color=9325

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-adult-kickboard-13412/

Pull Buoy Examples:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-jr-pull-float-pull-buoy-1237/?color=9599

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-junior-pull-buoy-13409/

Fin Examples:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-crossblade-training-swim-fin-8490/

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-floating-swim-fins-13413/

Paddles Example:

https://www.finisswim.com/Agility-Paddles_Floating?quantity=1&custcol12=5

Ankle Band Example:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-pulling-ankle-band-13414/

Parachute Example:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/strechcordz-drag-belttow-tether-10584/

Snorkel Example:

https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-swimmers-swim-snorkel-1221/?color=10804

FINIS Zoomers Gold Example:

https://www.finisswim.com/Zoomer-Gold?quantity=1&custcol10=3

Resistance Band Example: 

https://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Exercise-Training-Physical-Workouts/dp/B0BY4DFMQ7/ref=sr_1_39?keywords=stretch%2Bbands%2Bfor%2Bexercise&qid=1692818570&sprefix=stre%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-39&th=1