Iowa Flyers Swim Club
Junior 1
Practice days: (Beginning March 18th) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Friday is optional.
Practice Objectives: The suggested age for this group is 12 -14 years old and younger. Athletes will work on their swimming skills and endurance. Swimmers will focus on building endurance and efficiency in all 4 strokes, as well as improving race skills. Swim meets are encouraged, as a means to help swimmers set improvement goals as well as a fun way to participate in the sport.
Please refer to the Team Calendar on our main page for practice times and locations.
Advancement: Advancement: Please see the linked GROUP EXPECTATIONS. Our group progression is based on the AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT MODEL. Participation in several sanctioned swim meets per season is preferred.
Equipment Required:
IFLY team cap at practice during the week. Saturdays are reserved for caps of the athletes' choice.
Well-fitting suit (such as jammers for boys and 1-piece for girls), cap, goggles, fins, snorkel, paddles, nose plug, and mesh bag
Equipment Options:
1) Use the A3 Team Store for:
- Team practice suit with a logo, racing suit for championship meets, general IFLY shirts and apparel, and A3 training equipment (if preferred)
2) Use the SwimOutlet IFLY Team Store for:
- Other preferred equipment needs
(If multiple options for an item, like a kickboard, are available- swimmers may choose which they like most).
(Required equipment is listed above; all other equipment in the SwimOutlet store is optional).
- Other racing suits
3) Purchase Championship Apparel
- Separate email from team parent co-ordinator
General Public Dues: $100.00/month
When athletes are Rec. Services Members- Dues (10% discount): $90.00/month
