10 & Under Division

The 10&U Division is designed specifically for swimmers ages 6 to 10 years old, ranging in ability from beginner competitive to the top 10&U swimmers in the state.  Coaches are focused on the long-term development of each individual and swimmers are able to progress through the program at their own rate to reach their potential. 

 

Crystal Strimple
10&U Director
10&U Gold & Silver Coach
Email Coach Crystal

 

Ed Hadley
10&U Assistant Coach

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select a group below for additional information including requirements, fees, current practice schedule, and age group appropriate meets.

10&U Yellow Group 

  • Practices 2 times per week; ranging from 30-45 minutes per session
     
  • Demonstrate proficiency in freestyle and backstroke
     
  •  Able to complete 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke
     
  • Compete in both Splash Meets and USA Swimming meets
     
  • Opportunity to compete in 8&U Championships

10&U Blue A/B Group 

  • Practices 3 times per week for 45 minutes per session
     
  • Demonstrate ability to consistently swim all four strokes legally
     
  •  Able to complete a 50 yard freestyle
     
  • Compete in both Splash Meets and USA Swimming meets
     

10&U Bronze A/B Group 

  • Practices 3 times per week for 60-90 minutes per session
     
  • Able to do start/dive from the blocks, flip turns, and legal finishes for all strokes
     
  • Must complete the following test sets:  4x100 free on 2:20; 3x100IM on 2:50 (legally); & 200 kick under 5:30
     
  • Compete in both Splash Meets and USA Swimming meets
     

10&U Silver Group 

  • Practices 3-4 times per week for approximately 90 minutes per session
     
  • Introduced to dryland exercises as part of weekly practice structure
     
  • Have achieved 10&U AZ Junior Olympics Championship qualifying times
     
  • Able to complete the following test sets:  6x100 free on 2:00; 3x100IM on 2:30 (legally); & 300 kick under 7:30

10&U Gold Group 

  • Practices 4-5 times per week for approximately 105 minutes per session
     
  • Continuation and progression of dryland skills as part of weekly practice structure
     
  • Have achieved 10&U AZ State Championship qualifying times
     
  • Able to complete the following test sets:  6x100 free on 1:45; 4x100IM on 2:00; & 300 kick under 6:00
     
  • Committed to attending highest qualified championship meet for the season