JUNIOR NOVICE
Current Groups offered:
JUNIOR NOVICE 1
Group Focus:
- The JUNIOR NOVICE groups are designated to prepare swimmers to swim leagal 25-50 yards of stroke and 100 IM. Swimmers will improve their stroke technique, their stroke conditioning. They will learn how to be part of the team, how to follow direction in a bigger group and how to turn feedback into positive changes. Swimmers will also learn use of a clock such as leaving 5s apart, using simple intervals such as :30/ 1:00/ 1:30/ 2:00. Starts and turns may be introduced in this group.
Requirements to enter the group:
- Must be able to swim legal 25 yards of each stroke
- Must be able to maintain positive attitude and behavior towards their teammates, coaches and any swimmer or adult associated with FAC (swimmers and parents)
Competition Attendance:
- Candy meets are offered every 6-8 weeks
- FAC Intrasquad meet in September
- FAC Home Meets November and January
- BC meets once a month
Required training Equipment:
- Equipment bag, kick board, long fins
Required Team Apparel:
- Team suit, team cap, 2 team t-shirts, team hoodie. Team parka highly encouraged.
