WHITE Group / Stroke School

- Requirements - Basic knowledge of the four strokes and endurance to swim 25yards of each stroke at a time

- In this group we will be completely focused on the development of stroke technique. We will also start to introduce the basics of starts, turns and finishes for all four strokes, USA Swim rules and teach swimmers how to properly train in a group atmosphere

- Level Up - To level up to Grey level, swimmers must be able to swim a 100yard IM showing proficient stroke technique and skills

GREY Group

- Requirements - Strong stroke technique and skills for a proficient 100y IM or 25y of each stroke. Must have basic understanding of proper starts, turns and finishes for each stroke.

- In this group our focus is advancing the level of stroke technique while introducing new swim skills. We will begin to learn an advanced level of open turns and flip turns, stroke drills and begin endurance and speed training. This is an intro level to full competitive swim training, teaching swimmers how to have FUN while working HARD.

- Level Up - To level up to Blue level, swimmers must be able to swim a 200yard IM showing a higher level of knowledge and understanding with their starts, turns, breakouts and stroke technique.

BLUE Group

- Requirements - Proficient stroke technique for all four strokes and strong application of swim skills including starts, turns, breakouts and finishes. Endurance must be able to do 100yards of each stroke proficiently as well as a 200yard IM .

- In this group swimmers are in a competitive swim training environment. This includes how to properly train and compete at the USA Swimming level, sharing goals with teammates of working towards improvement in the sport and learning the core values of FFE. Swimmers start incorporating dryland exercises to assist in their swimming and overall physical development. Swimmers will learn a more in-depth level of stroke technique and the theory behind basic concepts, set season goals and learn how to handle the successes and failures that come along with competitive sport in a safe and positive environment. This is a big foundational level where swimmers are gaining all the tools required to build on for a long and successful future in competitive swimming.

- Level Up - To level up to Black level, swimmers must be able to swim a 400yard IM showing a high level of knowledge and application with their starts, turns, breakouts and stroke technique. Swimmer must be able to swim the distance under a set time limit. Swimmer must also earn coaches approval to move to Black level showing their consistency in practice, ability to work hard, be coachable and follow written workouts.

BLACK Group

- Requirements - This training group is for our most dedicated athletes involved in competitive swimming with goals of competing and succeeding at the high school, college and state/national level. Swimmers are able to swim a proficient 400y IM showing a high level of stroke technique, skills, speed and endurance. They are also coachable, consistent, responsible and motivated to continue their development in the sport.

- Swimmers train competitively as a group/team with goals of becoming physically fit and strong, learning a higher level of swim knowledge, advancing time standards, competing at TAGS, Sectionals and more. Swimmers compete in regular swim meets, participate in team bonding events, learn how to be an effective leader for their younger teammates, how to represent our team and themselves professionally and to a high standard. These invaluable skills will help them have long term success in not only swimming but all facets of life (time management, persistence, humility, work ethic, leadership and more).

GOLD Group

- Requirements - This training group is a subgroup of Black level. Swimmers must be achieving 13-14yr old 'A' time standards, demonstrate an advanced level of stroke technique and maintain 90% or higher attendance rate. Swimmers train 4-5x/week+, focus on addition of dryland training, nutrition, video feedback analysis, race strategy, and understand/demonstrate FFE core values. This level is for the ELITE athletes of FFE aged 13-18yrs old looking for the next challenge and competing at the state/national level.

PRIVATE Training / SWIM LESSONS

- No Requirements - Please schedule private swim training and semi-private training through Fast Fins Swim Lessons. This is for beginner level swimmers looking to learn the basics and development of all four strokes 

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