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Level 3

High Point Swim Club, Inc Groups– Championship Training Group

Group Overview:
The Championship Training Group is the highest level of training at High Point Swim Club, Inc designed for elite swimmers who have achieved qualifying standards at the state, sectional, or national level. These athletes demonstrate exceptional commitment, consistency, and a drive to perform at the highest levels of the sport.

Focus Areas:

  • High-intensity, race-specific training across all events

  • Advanced stroke mechanics, technical details, and training progression

  • Championship-level race strategy and mental toughness

  • Strength training, dryland, and recovery integration

  • Leadership development and high-performance team culture

Expectations:

  • Full-time, year-round training commitment

  • Consistent attendance at all practices, including mornings, dryland, and weekend sessions

  • Travel and participation in state, regional, and national-level meets

  • Willingness to set and pursue ambitious individual and team goals

  • Demonstrated maturity, accountability, and a team-first mindset

This group is by coach invitation only and is designed for athletes who are ready to push their boundaries in pursuit of long-term excellence in competitive swimming.

 

 

High Point Swim Club, Inc – Senior

Group Overview:
The Senior Local group supports high school-aged swimmers (13 & over) who want to continue training and improving while maintaining a more flexible schedule. This group is ideal for multi-sport athletes or those with academic or extracurricular commitments, offering a structured and competitive environment without the demands of travel competition.

Focus Areas:

  • Training / Conditioning in all four strokes and IM

  • Race strategy, pacing, and mental preparation

  • Dryland and strength development

  • Commitment to long-term performance goals

  • Leadership, accountability, and team mentorship

Expectations:

  • Consistent practice attendance, including morning and dryland sessions

  • Year-round participation

  • Required attendance at designated travel meets and championship events

  • Strong communication and goal-setting with coaches

  • Demonstrated dedication to performance and team culture

High Point Swim Club, Inc – Age Group

Group Overview:
The Age Group Local group supports swimmers ages 9–13 who are developing their foundational skills and enjoy competing in local meets. This group is ideal for athletes who may have other activities or commitments but still want to grow in a fun, structured, and competitive environment.

Focus Areas:

  • Technique development across all strokes

  • Building endurance and pace work

  • Introduction to meet preparation and race strategy

  • Confidence-building through local competition

  • Emphasis on fun, growth, and sportsmanship

Expectations:

  • Regular practice attendance

  • Participation in local meets throughout the season

  • Willingness to learn and improve

  • Strong work ethic and team spirit

  • Seasonal or year-round participation welcomed

High Point Swim Club, Inc – Polar Paws

Group Overview:
The Polar Paws group is a seasonal swim program for swimmers ages 7–11 who have basic stroke knowledge and are ready for more structured practices. This group is a great fit for swimmers interested in improving technique, building endurance, and gaining exposure to competitive swimming in a flexible, lower-commitment format.

Focus Areas:

  • Technique development in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke

  • Introduction to butterfly and racing skills

  • Drills, turns, and practice structure

  • Team-building and swimmer responsibility

  • Developing enthusiasm for year-round swimming

Expectations:

  • Ability to swim multiple lengths with basic stroke proficiency

  • Seasonal participation (Fall, Winter, or Spring sessions)

  • Practice 2–3 times per week recommended

  • Participation in low-key or intrasquad meets encouraged

High Point Swim Club, Inc – Polar Pups

Group Overview:
The Polar Pups group is a seasonal, entry-level swim program for young swimmers ages 5–8 who are comfortable in the water and ready to learn the basics of competitive swimming. This group is all about building confidence, stroke fundamentals, and a love for the sport in a fun and supportive setting.

Focus Areas:

  • Water safety and comfort

  • Introduction to freestyle and backstroke

  • Learning to kick, float, streamline, and breathe

  • Building confidence in a team environment

  • Emphasis on FUN and foundational swimming skills

Expectations:

  • Swimmers should be able to complete one length of the pool unassisted

  • Positive attitude and willingness to try

  • Seasonal commitment (typically Fall, Winter, or Spring session)

  • Participation in end-of-season intrasquad or fun meets encouraged