Program Information

Group: Age Group 2

This group is designed for advanced 9 year old swimmers through middle school swimmers and/or yougner swimmers at the head coach's discretion.  Swimmers in this group have regional time standards in multiple events and potentially multiple state time standards.  Swimmers are invited to try out for this group at the coach’s discretion.   

Target Meet: AG State and Regionals

Swimmer commitment:

• 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
• Encouraged to attend all team meets
• 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