Swim Groups

These are the requirements for all of our swim levels. In addition to meeting these criteria, swimmers will also receive a coach's recommendation when progressing to the next level.

 
Blue Dolphins

Our entry-level training group, ideal for swimmers just beginning their competitive journey.

  • Requirements:

    • Must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke

  • Practice Schedule:

    • 3 practices per week

    • 1 hour per practice

  • Goals:

    • Establish beginning fundamentals in all four competitive strokes

    • Begin aerobic development

    • Improve kicking strength and technique

    • Introduce racing skills

    • Attend swim meets

    • Complete USA Swimming Start Certification

  • Equipment Needed:

    • Water bottle

    • Swim suit

    • Cap

    • Goggles

    • Kickboard

    • Pull buoy

    • Fins

    • Mesh equipment bag

Bronze Dolphins

Our lower intermediate group, designed for swimmers ready to build on foundational skills.

  • Skill Requirements:

    • Swimmers should demonstrate basic technique in all four strokes and readiness for increased training demands

  • Practice Schedule:

    • 4 practices per week

    • 60 minutes per practice

  • Goals:

    • Refine technique in all four strokes

    • Continue learning and applying drill progressions

    • Develop aerobic conditioning

    • Improve kick strength and endurance

    • Begin racing skills and strategies

    • Attend swim meets regularly

    • Complete USA Swimming Start Certification

    • Perform a legal 100 IM

  • Required Equipment:

    • Water bottle

    • Swim suit

    • Cap

    • Goggles

    • Kickboard

    • Pull buoy

    • Fins​

Silver Dolphins
Our more advanced intermediate group, designed for swimmers who are refining their technique and beginning to focus on more advanced training.

  • Skill Requirements: 
    • ​​Swimmers must be able to swim all strokes legally, are beginning to learn interval training, perform correct starts in all strokes, work on technical refinements and corrections, are proficient in circle swimming, and regularly attend meets (almost all meets).

  • Goals:

    • Refine technique in all strokes

    • Improve speed and endurance

    • Focus on developing interval training skills

    • Strengthen racing strategies

    • Increase meet participation

  • Required Equipment:

    • Water bottle

    • Swim suit

    • Cap

    • Goggles

    • Kickboard

    • Pull buoy

    • Fins

 

Gold Level
Our advanced swimmer group is designed for those working towards championship times and seeking the highest level of competition.

  • Skill Requirements:

    • Swimmers must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all strokes and techniques

    • Ready for advanced training and race strategies

    • Focused on achieving championship qualifying times

  • Practice Schedule:

    • 5 practices per week

    • 2 hours each, with dryland training

    • Summer: Two additional night practices will be added

  • Basic Goals:

    • Focus on advanced stroke techniques and race strategies

    • Increase endurance, strength, and speed

    • Refine starts, turns, and finishes

    • Consistent meet attendance and performance

    • Work towards achieving championship times

  • Dryland Program:

    • Includes stretching and yoga-like exercises to improve flexibility and strength

  • Required Equipment:

    • Water bottle

    • Swim suit

    • Cap

    • Goggles

    • Kickboard

    • Pull buoy

    • Fins

    • Snorkel

    • Paddles