SENIOR NOVICE
Current Groups offered:
SENIOR NOVICE 1
Group Focus:
- The SENIOR NOVICE group is designated to prepare swimmers to swim leagal 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.
