AGE GROUP I
Age Group I is for 11-12 year olds who are capable of swimming a wide range of events in sanctioned competitions. Swimmers in this group should be able to complete practice sets focused on any of the four strokes, IM, or Kicking. The focus in this group will be on continued technique improvement for each stroke, race strategy, proper training techniques and the introduction of longer races. Swimmers in this group are often involved in multiple sports/activities and are encouraged to do so.
PRACTICE DAYS
6 Practices are offered per week. Monday-Friday and Saturday.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
11-12 IMR Score
Kick 100s on 2:00scy
IM 100s on 1:50scy
Freestyle 100s on 1:40scy
Four 11-12 B Times in 2 or more strokes
Attends meets monthly
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Falcons team cap
Well-fitting suit (such as jammers for boys and 1-piece for girls)
goggles
Kickboard
Fins
Paddles (ask lead coach for sizing help)
Pull Buoy
Snorkel
Water Bottle
Running Shoes
ADVANCEMENT
Swimmers may advance one of two ways from Age Group I
Swimmers who are 11 or 12 years old may advance to Age Group II once they have met all the entrance requirements.
Swimmers in Age Group I who turn 13 will advance to Junior I so long as they can meet the entrance requirements.
Click on the links below to be directed to the Groups page and view the groups entrance requirements.
Please Click Here to send us an email request for more information.
