Senior 2

Practice objectives: The Senior 2 Group is designed for swimmers committed to training for sectional and high school competitions. Swimmers must be in at least ninth grade to participate.
  • Eligibility requirements:
    • Swimmers must have the ability to train in all four competitive strokes.
    • The Senior 2 group swimmers must display a positive and respectful attitude, be accountable, and be committed to the process. They must be a true teammate and care about not only their own individual success but their teammates’ as well. The group dynamic and team culture are dependent on the expectation that each swimmer brings something important for the betterment of the group and the team. 
  • About the group:
    • The student-athletes in this group can balance commitments in other sports or activities. The attendance policy is consistent with what’s needed to achieve their full potential. 
    • 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. 
    • Appreciate the value of long-term commitment, setting and achieving goals, and making choices consistent with stated goals.
    • 5,000 to 7,000 short course meters (SCM) per workout.
    • Up to 12 or more hours of pool time per week plus dryland training. The summer schedule offers additional opportunities and water time. 
    • Senior 2 swimmers are allowed one double practice per week.
  • Major goals: 
    • High School State, Regionals, and ISI State meets.
Equipment required:
  • CIA team cap at practices and meets.
  • Well-fitting practice suit.
  • Goggles.
  • Team shirts for meets.
  • Snorkels.
  • Fins.
  • Buoy.
  • Paddles.
  • Water bottle.
  • Swim bag.
  • Equipment bag.
All equipment and suits can be purchased from Elsmore Swim Shop.
 
CIA Into Dues: $250/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.