TRAINING GROUP STRUCTURE
Exploration 2
Attendance Expectations: There are no attendance expectations for Exploration 2; however, the more the athlete attends, the more improvement they will see.
Competition Expectations: Exploration 2 swimmers will be expected to compete in CSC hosted invitationals. In addition, any swimmer who qualifies for an Indiana Swimming Championship meet is expected to compete FOR THE TEAM.
Technical Requirements:
- Must be able to proficiently swim 200 yards of freestyle (with rotary breathing) and a 200 individual medley.
- A CSC coach must conduct the evaluation and approve of placement in the group.
Performance Requirements:
- There are no performance requirements for Exploration 2
Group Emphasis: Swimmers will continue the development of proper stroke mechanics for all strokes, as well as starts and turns. There will be two dedicated dryland training sessions in addition to their daily on deck warm-up. There will continue to be a large emphasis on developing a strong and consistent kick for all four strokes. Swimmers will learn to incorporate the underwater dolphin kick.
Exploration 1
Attendance Expectations: There will be a minimum expectation of 60% practice attendance on a weekly basis.
Competition Expectations: Exploration 1 swimmers will be expected to compete in CSC hosted and local invitationals. In addition, any swimmer who qualifies for an Indiana Swimming Championship meet is expected to compete FOR THE TEAM.
Technical Requirements:
- Must be able to swim a 400 yard individual medley without stopping.
- Must be technically proficient in all 4 strokes.
- Must be technically proficient in all 7 turns & breaststroke pull-outs
- Must have a proficient underwater dolphin kick
- A CSC coach must conduct the evaluation and approve of placement in the group.
Performance Requirements:
- Must have USA Swimming meet experience.
- Must be able to swim 10 x 100 yard free @ 1:35, swim 6 x 100 IM @ 1:45, and kick 10 x 50 yard @ 1:10 in more than one stroke
- 7th graders must have achieved an 11-12 USA Swimming A time standard
- 8th graders must have achieved an IN Swimming 13-14 Divisional Cut
Group Emphasis: This group will emphasize more advanced techniques for all strokes, including refined starts and turns. The underwater dolphin kick will begin to be mastered. Goal setting and mental training will also be introduced. Dryland will become a more integral part of training with three dedicated sessions per week. Swimmers will LEARN TO TRAIN and will be prepared for a successful transition into senior swimming.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- These are guidelines that we use in structuring the Age Group and Senior swimming programs. ALL group placements are done at the coaching staff’s discretion.
- The Carmel Swim Club training group structure is designed for every athlete’s LONG TERM development.
- As a general rule of thumb, the more you attend practice, the more benefit and enjoyment the athlete will receive.
- When looking to move up, each athlete should look at being placed in the middle of the next group rather than the achieving the minimum standards. We want athletes to thrive in their new group, not just survive.
