JUNIOR ELITE
(11-14 years old)
Coach: Renata Martinez
Practice Time:
Group Focus:
- The Junior Elite group continues the work on advanced stroke technique, we add race strategy and overall stroke balance. Swimmers develop swimming skills, as well as life skills through athletics. Goal setting and achievement are taught and monitored in this group.
Requirements:
- Must be legal in all 4 strokes.
- Must be able to commit to a minimum of 4 practices per week.
- Must be between ages 11-14.
- Must be able to make 10x50 Free swim on :50 or 5x100 on 1:30.
- Must be able to make 10x50 Stroke on :55 or 5x100 on 1:40.
- Must have A National time standards cuts as well as current times for all of the events offered for the age group.
- Must be able to read a pace clock (know when to leave the wall and how far apart and read times from their swims).
Practice Attendance:
- Swimmers are required to attend 4-5 practices each week.
Competition Attendance:
- JE swimmers will attend 1-2 swim meets each month, expect to be available for Championship meets (WAG, Spring JO's, JAG, Summer JO's, Committee Champs) and relays.
- Swimmers in this group may be offered the opportunity to attend Travel Meets so high level of maturity is expected.
Required training Equipment:
- Equipment bag, kick board, long fins, pull buoy, hand paddles, snorkel.
Required Team Apparel:
- Team suit, team cap, 2 team t-shirts, team hoodie. Parka is highly suggested.
Time Standards:
