Age Group 2

Practice objectives: This group is the second to last group in the Age Group pathway with a continued focus on stroke development and refining technique with positive and supportive coaching. In this group, training principles and aerobic conditioning continue to advance and regular participation in USA Swimming meets is required. 
  • Eligibility requirements:
    • Swimmers aged nine to 12.
    • Competence in all four strokes. 
  • About the group:
    • Attendance and improved performance during conditioning sets are stressed. Stroke technique and racing skills are prioritized. Underwater dolphin kick & bi-lateral breathing are continued to be emphasized.
    • Swimmers must adhere to the designated meets prescribed by the coaching staff and follow the plan targeting success for the swimmer and the team.
    • Attend most USA meets.
  • Major goals: 
    • Knowledge of personal best times and improvement of those times throughout the year.
    • Develop technique and endurance base. 
    • Major meets include the Silver State and ISI Age Group State.
  • Advancement:
    • In addition to the coach's discretion, swimmers may advance based upon the completion of the CIA Introduction Set, as well as participate in at least one sanctioned swim meet.

Equipment required:

  • CIA team cap at practices and meets.
  • Well-fitting suit (such as jammers for boys and one-pieces for girls).
  • Team logo suit for meets.
  • Goggles.
  • One white and one blue CIA logo shirt (worn at meets).
  • Snorkels.
  • Fins.
  • Buoy.
  • Equipment bag.
  • Swim bag.
  • Water bottle.
  • Tempo Trainer.
All equipment and suits can be purchased from Elsmore Swim Shop.
 
CIA into dues: $205/month
USA Swimming membership: $78/year
CIA registration fee: $100/season
 
Volunteer hours required: 12 hours per family, eight hours if the family only has a high school swimmer per season.
 
Family discount: Families with three or more swimmers receive a discount on their swimmer dues. The registration fee for the third swimmer and additional swimmers beyond three is reduced by 50%. This reduction applies to the swimmer(s) with the least expensive dues.