Practice Groups
There are three practice groups that make up LRST: Bronze, Silver and Gold. A swimmer must be at least 6 years of age and have passed LRST's new swimmer tryouts. Please contact us at [email protected] to schedule a new swimmer tryout. A description of the groups is below.
Bronze
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Meets three times/week for one hour each practice. Expected attendance at least 2x/week.
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Typically swimmers age 6-12. Must be able to complete tryout workout.
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Group goals:
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Have fun and learn the sport
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Learn stroke technique for all four strokes and build endurance
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Learn starts and turns
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Learn circle swimming and use of pace clock
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Meet participation
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Equipment requirement: Kick board and long fins.
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Silver
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Meets five times/week for hour and a half each practice. Expected attendance at least 3x/week.
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Typically swimmers age 10-13, must be proficient in all four strokes.
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Group goals:
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Continue to have fun and learn the sport
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Continued development of stroke technique on all four strokes; building of endurance; starts and turns
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Achievement of National Age Group Motivational Times
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Understanding of pace clock and lane etiquette
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Development of knowledge of proper race strategy
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Development of speed while maintaining proper stroke technique
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Participation in minimal dryland workouts
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Equipment requiremnt: Kick board, long fins, snorkel and paddles.
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Gold
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Meets at least five times/week for two hours each practice. Expected attendance at least 4x/week.
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Typically swimmers age 13 and up.
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Group goals:
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Continue to have fun and learn the sport
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Continued development of stroke technique on all four strokes; building of endurance; starts and turns
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Continued achievement of National Age Group Motivational Times
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Participate in meet. Especially Pentathlon in October and Senior Champs in March.
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Continued development of knowledge of proper race strategy
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Continued development of speed while maintaining proper stroke technique
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High school swimmers permitted to attend doubles (two practices/day) where offered. No doubles permitted if not in high school.
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Equipment required: Kick board, pull buoy, snorkel, paddles and short fins.
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*Please note that ‘expected’ attendance is merely a guideline and there is no repercussion for failing to meet that number in a given week. However, in order to achieve maximum results this is the expected attendance.
**Please remember the Coaching Staff has final say regarding practice group assignments based on the needs of the individual swimmer and LRST. Also, we try to avoid moving kids into a new practice group mid-session. Thus most of these changes will take place between sessions. Thank you.
For further information please contact [email protected] . Thanks!
