| Group |
Description |
| BLUE |
- Focus is on learning and excelling at the technical aspects of the strokes as well as the introduction to the competitive side of swimming
- Ages 6 to 18
- Working knowledge of all four competitive strokes, (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle), starts, and turns.
- Be able to complete 1,500 to 2,000 yards in a one hour and 15 minute practice
- Learn how and be able to use the pace clock for time interval sets and understand the concept behind time interval sets
- Attendance is not mandatory but 2 days per week is highly encouraged
- Goal is to move up to the Fusion Silver or Black Group depending on age
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| SILVER |
- Focus is on technique, endurance building and learning the ways of competitive swimming. Includes basic dry land training (30 minutes 3X per week)
- Ages 6-14
- 60% attendance per month
- Have the knowledge and be able to swim legally all four competitive strokes as well as legal starts and turns
- Need to be able to complete 2,500 to 3,500 yards in a an hour and half practice
- Know how to use the clock for interval training and be able to meet time requirements and complete sets according to the coach
- Participate in at least 1 meet per month
- Example set to complete:
- 8 X 50 Free on 1:05
- 6 X 50 Back on 1:10
- 4 X 50 Breast on 1:15
- 4 X 50 Fly on 1:15
- 6 X 50 Kick on 1:20
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| BLACK |
- Focus is still on technique through sets. Main focus on endurance building and competition. Also includes medium dry land training (30 minutes 3X per week)
- Ages 11-18
- 60% attendance per month with expectation of 4 days per week
- Need to be able to complete 3,500 to 4,500 yards in a an hour and half practice
- Know and understand how to use the clock for interval training and be able to meet time requirements and complete sets according to the coach
- Goals for qualifications in Silver, Age Group State, and Senior State competitions
- Participate in at least 1 meet per month
- Example set to complete:
- 10 X 50 Free on :50
- 8 X 50 Back on :55
- 6 X 50 Breast on 1:05
- 6 X 50 Fly on 1:05
- 6 X 50 Kick on 1:10
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| Red |
- Focus on training on a regular schedule for cycled competition with increased emphasis of longer high endurance sets
- Ages 14-18
- Required 60% attendance per month with expectation of 4 practices per week.
- Advanced dry land training 4 times per week for 30 minutes
- Need to be able to complete 5,000 to 6,000 yards in a 2 hour practice
- Need to meet qualification standards in Silver/Senior State/or Zone competitions
- Experience in using both digital and analog clock for time interval sets
- Able to meet time standards set by the coach
- Participate in at least 1-2 meets per month
- Example set to complete:
- 6 X 100 Free on 1:20
- 10 X 50 Back on :50
- 8 X 50 Breast on :55
- 8 X 50 Fly on :55
- 8 X 50 Kick on 1:00
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| ELITE |
- Large focus on Elite level competitions and training
- Ages 15-18
- 90% attendance per month
- Technique, physical strength and a regular training schedule are top priority
- Extensive dry land training 4X per week
- Need to be able to complete 6,000 yards or more during 2 hour practice
- Attend Saturday practices regularly
- Must have Zone/Sectional qualifications time
- Goals are Junior Nationals and above
- Extensive long term and short term goal setting
- Example set to complete:
- 6 X 100 Free on 1:15
- 6 X 100 IM on 1:30
- 6 X 100 Kick on 1:40
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