Ambush Swim Team
Swim Team Training Groups
Ambush Swimming is committed to a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment. In order to accomplish this training groups are organized by ability level as well as maturity, attitude, and commitment to the team. Placement on the Ambush Swim Team will be based on an evaluation process and placement will happen at the coaches discretion. Changes in groups will be made periodically as the coaches evaluate throughout the season.
Developmental Group
Developmental Group is composed of our entry-level swimmers. This group emphasizes the fundamentals of the four competitive swimming strokes through various techniques of drills, kicks, swims, and games.
Practices and Costs:
- 1 Hour sessions 4x per week
- $70 Monthly Practice Fees
- Optional Swim meet attendance fees
Requirements:
- Must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke twice without stopping
- Must be able to kick 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke twice without stopping
Equipment Needed:
- Competitive Swimsuit
- Goggles
Intermediate Group
Intermediate Group is composed of our swimmers that have knowledge of all four competitive strokes. This group emphasizes techniques, rules, and mechanics of the four competitive swimming strokes. Intermediate swimmers are introduced to various stretches and plyometric exercises in order to learn the four competitive strokes more efficiently.
Practices and Costs:
- 1 Hour sessions 5x per week
- $80 Monthly Practice Fees
- Optional Swim meet attendance fees
Requirements:
- Must be able to swim 25 yards of the four strokes leagally and without stopping
- Must be able to kick 25 yards of the four strokes legally and without stopping
- Must not be scared to dive off the starting blocks
Equipment Needed:
- Competitive Swimsuit
- Goggles
- Fins
Junior Group
Junior Group is composed of our moderate to advanced swimmers. This group focuses on continuing to develop stroke mechanics while incorporating endurance, power, and speed into their workouts. Dryland workouts are incorporated into the practice schedule to build strength, speed, and mind to muscle connection. Goal meetings and race strategies will be introduced to these swimmers during the season.
Practices and Costs:
- 1.5 Hour sessions 5x per week & 2 hour Saturday session
- $90 Monthly Practice Fees
- Swim meet attendance fees
Requirements:
- Must have legal strokes and proper endurance for workouts
- Must attend swim meets consistently
- Must display proper sportsmanship and work ethic
Equipment Needed:
- Competitive Swimsuit
- Goggles
- Fins
- Water bottle
Senior Group
Senior Group is composed of our advanced swimmers. This group focuses on continuing to develop efficient stroke mechanics while training endurance, power, and speed. Dryland and weight workouts are incorporated into the practice schedule to build strength, speed, and mind to muscle connection. Goal meetings and race strategies are incorporated in to swimmers during the season and will be re-evaluated every season.
Practices and Costs:
- 2 Hour sessions 6x per week & 1 Hour Sessions 2x per week
- $100 Monthly Practice Fees
- Swim meet attendance fees
Requirements:
- Must be able to handle volume and intensity of training
- Must attend swim meets consistently
- Must display proper sportsmanship and work ethic
Equipment Needed:
- Competitive Swimsuit
- Goggles
- Fins
- Paddles
- Water bottle
