Blue and Silver (9 to 13)

Group Structure   Dolphins/White Group   Blue Group/Silver Group   Black Group   Senior Groups
         
   
 
Blue Group
 
Swimmers will continue to follow our team philosophy of improved technique with all four strokes (again, the IM mindset).  Athletes, 9 to 12, will be challenged with a variety of stroke drills to improve balance, body position, core strength, and stroke efficiency (learning to use our entire body to help us become longer and stronger).  Conditioning sets with interval training takes on an important role.
 
Our goal is for swimmers is to understand the value of good technique and a strong work ethic (practicing the "right way").  With these two objectives, we can improve our short term growth, but more importantly, maximize our long term success.
 
Requirements​
  • Swimmers must be legal in all four competitive strokes, including the ability to perform a dive and flip turn. 
  • Need to be able to listen attentively and follow instructions in a group setting, along with cooperating and working positively with teammates.​
Attendance
  • Swimmers should attend at least three practices per week....four to five if ambitions are geared toward championship meets. 
Practice Schedule
Equipment
  • Fins, kickboard, pull buoy, hand paddles (0.5 recommended), and tempo trainers are required. 
  • We also recommend two pair of goggles, nose clip, mesh bag, and a water bottle.
Swim Meets​
  • Swimmers should attend at least one meet per month and all qualified Championship meets 
  • Goal events - 200 freestyle, 200 IM, and 100 butterfly
Cost
  • $170 per month
  • $85 annual USA Swimming Registration​​                         
Coaches
 

 

 
         
 
 
         
     
Silver Group
 
Swimmers will continue to sharpen their technical skills with all four strokes to improve stroke efficiency, with an increased emphasis on the swimmer's aerobic and anaerobic development.  Athletes, 11 to 14 year olds, will be challenged with several new expectations, including increased yardage, set length, attendance and meet requirements.  Swimmers will also be asked to take more responsibility/ownership in their training; goal setting, swimmer/coach communication, and meet preparation.
 
Requirements
  • Swimmers must demonstrate the willingness/dedication to improve.  Display leadership qualities and sportsmanship within their lane, as well as within the group. 
  • Base intervals of 1:30/100 yard freestyle and 1:40/100 yard IM.
Attendance
  • Swimmers should attend at least four practices per week, five if seeking higher expectations.
Equipment
  • Fins, kickboard, snorkel, pull buoy, hand paddles, and tempo trainer are required.  
  • We recommend two pair of goggles, nose clip, mesh bag, and a water bottle.
Practice Schedule
Swim Meets
  • Swimmers should attend all team meets and all qualified Championship meets 
  • Athletes should challenge themselves with the 500 freestyle, 400 IM, and 200s of each stroke.
Cost
  • $190 per month
  • $85 annual USA Swimming Registration.                           
Coach