Group Descriptions
South Lake Aquatic Club is divided into four distinct practice groups according to ability level. Each practice group has specific objectives and goals, which help the swimmer develop their skills to their full potential and move from one practice group to another with ease. Group changes are made by coaches on an as-needed basis, when changes are deemed beneficial for the swimmer. For each group, a typical practice involves a combination of stroke technique and physical conditioning, with stroke instruction emphasized for the younger/developmental swimmer and conditioning becoming more important for more experienced swimmers.
BRONZE: The Bronze group is an introductory training group for young and/or inexperienced swimmers. This group is designed to introduce them to the sport of swimming while allowing maximum opportunity to participate in other activities. Coaching emphasizes proper technique of the four competitive strokes. Swimmers in this group will participate in intra-squad and SLAC Lightning hosted swim meets, as well as meets around the central Florida area. No level of practice attendance is required for this group but it is recommended that swimmers maintain at least a 70% attendance average in this group.
SILVER: This developmental training group emphasizes the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes by means of drills, and the introduction to interval training. Swimmers in this group will compete in intra-squad/ SLAC Lightning hosted swim meets, meets around the central Florida area, and 1-2 times a year they will have the option to travel with the team out of area to other regional meets. Swimmers in this group will target the Area 2 Championships as their end of season meet. No level of practice attendance is required for this group but it is recommended that swimmers maintain at least a 70% attendance average in this group.
GOLD: This training group is for our more experienced swimmers. Practices will focus on stroke technique through drills, interval training, and endurance based sets. Coaching will still focus on proper technique, while also building endurance. Swimmers in this group will compete in SLAC Lightning hosted swim meets, meets around the central Florida area, and 1-2 times a year they will have the option to travel with the team out of area to other regional meets.. Swimmers in this group will target the Florida Age Group Championships and Area 2 Championships as their end of season meet. No level of practice attendance is required for this group but it is recommended that swimmers maintain at least a 80% attendance average in this group.
SENIOR:
This training group is our one squad with attendance requirements. As our most mature and experienced group, a higher level of dedication and commitment are expected. Reaching one's full potential in athletics requires consistent and dedicated effort.
Swimmers must maintain 75% practice attendance, including mornings.
Swimmers are expected to be available for all sessions of championship meets.
Swimmers are expected to have all their training equipment on deck every day.
Swimmers are expected to attend all team-hosted meets and select invitationals during the year. (Gravy Bowl, Auburn, Destination Invite, FAST May Invite, Independence Invite). These swimmers will target and attend the highest qualified meets between FLAGs/Senior Champs, Sectionals, Futures, and Junior Nationals.
Senior swimmers should also seek and attend regular additional dryland/strength training coaching sessions throughout the year.
