Program Information

Group: Age Group One

This group is designed for 11 years old through middle school or at the coach's discretion. Swimmers in this group have JO cuts in multiple events and potentially multiple state times. Swimmers in this group are working towards state time standards through SWGR/Far Western time standards. Swimmers are invited to try out for this group at the coach's discretion.

Target Meet: Age Group State

• Expectation is that swimmers attend 4 workouts/week unless previously discussed with the coach. 
• Swimmers are required to attend all team meets 
• No late arrivals to workout. Swimmers are expected to be standing in front of their lanes when practice begins
• Extended vacations should be organized, communicated and planned after the final long course meet of the season. Extended vacations should be planned and communicated immediately after school releases and per coach’s approval based. No vacations should be scheduled within 2 weeks of championship meets. 
• All absences due to illness must be communicated in advance directly with the coaches 
• All dryland workouts are mandatory when offered 
• All absences due to illness must be communicated in advance directly with the coaches 
• Swimmers must follow all USA Swimming standards
• Must follow the GMSC athlete and parent code of conduct

Gear requirement:

• Snorkel
• Kickboard
• Buoy
• Paddles
• Long fins  
• Water bottle 

Uniform Requirement: 

• Team cap (no other team caps allowed)
• Team T-shirt (3 colors)
• Team suit (navy)
• Optional: Parka