Age Group

Age Range:
10-13 years old

Description:
Age group is for swimmers 13 and under who are preparing to compete at the top competitive level.  Swimmers are skilled in all four competitive strokes and have qualified for Regionals and/or CT Age Group Championship in at least one event.  In addition, swimmers will be asked to participate in one or more travel meets per year where they will stay overnight in the area if they have the time standards and practice attendance requirements.  Stroke technique will be emphasized, but there will be na increased proportion of conditioning with interval training.

Swimmers must be able to make 10 x 100 @1:45 Freestyle,6x100 kick @2:15 and 4x200 medley @3:30.

At this level, there is a high expectation of teamwork and a positive attitude.

Pre-Assessment:
Swimmers must demonstrate the following skills:

• 50 and 100 yards on Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle with competitive starts and turns.
• 200 Freestyle with competitive starts and turns.
• 100 and 200 yards individual medley with transitions turns.

Learning Intention:
Developing a better technique and aerobic condition on four strokes and individual medley .

Learning Outcomes:
Learners should be able to consistently demonstrate the following criteria:

• 50 and 100 yards on Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle with competitive starts and turns.
• 200 and 500 Freestyle with competitive starts and turns.
• 100 and 200 yards individual medley with transitions turns.

Lesson duration:
1h:30m max, 6 times per week, plus mandatory dry-land 2x Week.

Equipment:
Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Rubber Swim Fins and small paddles