The Eddies group is for entry level swimmers who can swim 25 yards. Emphasis is on stroke development and fun as well as an introduction to competitive swimming. Practices are three days a week for 30 minutes. This group is strongly encouraged to attend any developmental meets hosted by the Blue Tide team. No other meets are required.

The Beachcombers 1 group is a group for younger athletes that are new to competitive swimming or that are still becoming proficient in all 4 strokes. Emphasis for this group is on refining stroke technique as well as an introduction to competitive swimming. Practices are three days per week for 1 hour. This group is expected to participate in all developmental meets and Columbus, GA meets are highly encouraged.

The Beachcombers 2 group is a group for older athletes that are new to competitive swimming or that are still becoming proficient in all 4 strokes. Emphasis for this group is on refining stroke technique as well as an introduction to competitive swimming. Practices are three days per week for 1.5 hours. This group is expected to participate in all developmental meets and Columbus, GA meets are highly encouraged.

The Breakers 1 group moves swimmers into a more competitive swimming environment while still having fun! Greater emphasis on performance, competition, aerobic development and speed occur for this group. Practices for this group are for 3 days a week for 1.5 hours. This group is expected to participate in all developmental meets and 1 Columbus, GA meet. Other meets are highly encouraged.

The Breakers 2 group is a progression on the Breakers 1 group. Practice focuses on more progress towards becoming a skilled and well conditioned swimmer. Practices for this group will be 4 days a week for 1.5 hours. All developmental meets, 1 Columbus, GA meet, and 1 “Out-of-Town” meet are expected. All other meets are highly encouraged.

The Surge 1 group is for swimmers preparing to compete at State Championships. Practices are 4 days a week for 1.5 hours and 2 Saturdays a month for 2 hours. All developmental meets, 1 Columbus, GA meet, and 1 “Out-of-Town” meet are expected. All other meets are highly encouraged.

The High Performance group is geared towards elite or senior swimmers who are invited to join via coach's invitation. This is an advanced training group preparing for competing at Regional, State and National levels. Practices are 5 days a week for 2 hours