Senior 1

Practice objectives: The Senior 1 Group is designed for swimmers committed to training for and competing in IASI Q time Championship meets, USA Swimming sectional and national competitions. Swimmers must be in at least ninth grade to participate.
  • Eligibility requirements:
    • Swimmers aged 14 and must have a IASI Senior qualifying times.
    • Swimmers must be in good health and have the training base necessary for the group. 
    • Swimmers must be highly motivated as expectations are high.
    • Demostrated the ability to train with increased yardage without injury.
    • At any time, the head coach may make exceptions at their discretion, based on training group and pool space.
  • About the group:
    • Swimmers are offered the opportunity to pursue and achieve goals on the national level. The student-athletes in this group need to recognize that training at this level does not allow for full-time involvement in other sports or activities.
    • The attendance policy is consistent with what’s needed to achieve their full potential. Swimmers are expected to maintain 90% attendance at a minimum. 
    • Swimmers must adhere to the designated meets prescribed by the coaching staff and follow the plan targeting success for the swimmer and the team.
    • Additional activities include drylands, swimmer/coach conferences, meetings, team activities, etc. 
    • Enjoy the process! Appreciate the value of long-term commitment, setting/achieving goals, and support in making choices consistent with stated goals.
    • 5000 to 7000 short course yard (SCY) per workout. Up to 14 or more plus hours of pool time per week. The summer schedule offers additional opportunities and water time.   
    • Practice intervals will be set based on 10x100 @ 1:15 aerobically.
    • Senior 1 swimmers are allowed to attend two double practices per week.
    • Senior 1 swimmers will be offered higher level of competition meets to attend.
    • Senior 1 swimmers will be offered exclusive team apparel.
    • During high school season Senior 1 swimmers may attend any CIA Senior 1 practice for free to help supplement their HS training.
  • Major goals:
    • To Final in IASI Senior Championship Meet, Qualify/attend/Final in: Senior Sectionals, Futures Championships, Junior Nationals Championships, Senior National Championships, and Olympic Trials.
Equipment required: Elsmore Swim Shop
  • CIA team cap at practices and meets
  • Well-fitting practice suit
  • Goggles
  • Team shirts for meets
  • Kickboard
  • Snorkels
  • Short Fins
  • Pull Buoy
  • Paddles
  • Water bottle
  • Swim bag
  • Mesh equipment bag
  • Training parachute (Finis)
CIA monthly dues : $250/month
CIA Registration Fee: $100/season
USA Swimming Membershipt: $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.