Katy Aquatics' Group Structure
2023-2024
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Intro to Age Group |
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Intro to Age Group II |
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Future Stars |
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Advanced Age Group |
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Junior Development: |
Age: |
13 -18 |
Description: |
Developmental group for swimmers 13 - 18 that are new to competitive swimming. |
Prerequisites: |
Swimmers entering this group typically can do the following: Training Test Sets: Free avg per 100=2:00; IM avg per 100=2:10; Kick avg per 100=2:20 Legal 200 IM. Maintain 60% attendance. Coaches Approval |
Goals: |
Refine stroke technique and racing skills, improve aerobic and anaerobic training ability. |
Practices: |
5- 90 minute swimming plus, recommend a minimum of 3 practices per week. |
Competition: |
Recommendation: 3 short course plus championships, 2 long course plus champs |
Locations: |
TBD |
Monthly Fee: |
$176 (Updated on 28th July 2023) |
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High Performance |
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Clarifications |
Practice group assignments will be made by the coaching staff. The “Prerequisites” are simply that. They are things the staff will consider when making the assignments. Training ability, performance, maturity, commitment of both the athlete and the parents, and social group will all be taken into account. Be assured that the coaching staff considers every athlete very carefully and the staff considers this task as one of the most important and difficult tasks they are charged with. This task consumes hours and hours of thought and debate.
Most practice group assignments are for entire seasons. We will make practice group placements at the end of March for April placements and the end of August for September placements. Every group has a season training plan and the athlete will be best served by staying with the group through the end of the period. If an athlete is moved mid-season, the increased training demands could be very detrimental to the rest of the season.
Even if the athlete makes all the standards for consideration, the athlete may not be moved into the next practice group. Conversely, the coaches may invite an athlete that has not made all the standards to be placed into a higher group. This could be for a variety of reasons including but not limited to physical, mental, or psychological maturity, commitment of the athletes and parents, social group etc. Ultimately it is the sole discretion of the coaching staff where to place an athlete. If you have a question as to why your athlete was placed in a certain group please ask the coach and we will certainly discuss it with you. |