Age Group 3

Practice objectives: The second phase of the Age Group progression builds on the first phase. Age Group 3 swimmers may already have competitive swimming experience. The emphasis for the group is stroke development and refining of skills in a positive and fun environment. Training principles are introduced and regular participation in USA Swimming meets is required.
  • Eligibility requirements:
    • Ability to swim all four competitive strokes.
    • Swimmers age 10 and under (age 11 to 12 if new to the sport). 
  • About the group:
    • Kicking sets (including dolphin kicking) will receive greater emphasis. 
    • Breathing skills and technique in all strokes are stressed (bilateral breathing, etc.).
    • Starts and turns will be part of the weekly plan.
    • Five 1.5-hour workouts per week (may include dryland training).
    • 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:
    • Basic use of the pace clock, leaving at intervals, when to start your next swim, etc. 
    • Improving turns will be stressed: use of the dolphin kick, underwater pull in breaststroke, backstroke dolphin, etc. 
    • Develop good IM swimming. Swimmers will be taught their best times and to swim for personal improvement (PR).
  • 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:  Elsmore Swim Shop
  • 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.
 
CIA monthly dues : $190/month
CIA registration fee: $100/season
USA Swimming membership: $88/year
 
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.