• PLATINUM is by invitation only for swimmers 13-18 years old. These swimmers are reaching for AA and above time standard. Practices are offered five (5) days per week with two (2) morning practices and two (2) dry land workouts.                                                                                                                     
• GOLD is for the dedicated 13 year old and over swimmer. Practices are offered five (5) days per week with one (1) morning practice and two (2) dry land workouts. This level is for swimmers who have been on the team for at least one season or have been in a swimming program to be eligible.   
• NEON and NEON Plus is for competitive swimmers aged 13 years old and older. This group concentrates on increased endurance and perfection of stroke technique. Practices are offered five (5) days a week and two (2) dryland workouts. Swimmers that are 13 and over who are just beginning swimming will be place in this level.                                                                                                                                                                            
• SILVER is designed for 11-14 year olds. Silver group focuses on stroke techniques and endurances for 100 yard races. They will practice four (4) days a week with two (2) dryland workout.                             
• BRONZE is designed for 8-11 year olds. Stroke, turns, and starts will be the emphasis at the beginning of the season. Then swimmers will work on mastering 100’s and 200’s. They will practice four (4) times a week with two (2) dryland.                                                                                               
• COPPER is designed for the intermediate instructional swimmer, ages 9 years old and under. The primary goal of this group is to improve the fundamental technique for each stroke. To be placed in this group, swimmers must have three of the four competitive strokes being legal; with the fourth stroke being close to legal. Practices are offered four (4) times a week and one (1) dryland workout.                                                                                                                                                   
• NICKEL is designed for the beginning instructional swimmer, ages 9 years old and under. Swimmers that can swim backstroke and freestyle will qualify for this group. Teaching diving is a focus in this group. Practices are offered three (3) times a week and one (1) dryland workout.                     
• MINI CUDAS for younger swimmers that are not ready for the competitive team. Practices are offered two (2) times a week, with the season running from September to early March. Swimmers who are ready for the competitive team will be asked to join the team in May for a nominal summer season fee.

Coaches make the final decision about a swimmer's group assignment.  The coach will discuss moving up to the next group with parents when the swimmer is ready for the next level.  Coaches generally announce placement after summer swim season and winter tryouts are completed.