The LIFETIME PHILLY SWIM TEAM offers training and practice levels for swimmers of all ages and competitive levels. We gear our athletes towards a challenging regimen that will develop and enhance their individual ability.
Pre-Team
This group is geared towards bridging swim lessons and the developmental programs. Technique is the focus among these young swimmers(ages 4-7). These swimmers are taught novice swim drills, lap, swimming, practice language, and healthy swimming habits. This group must have basic knowledge of freestyle, can float on their backs, and be prepared to listen and learn the basics.
Pre-Team practices 30 minutes 2x a week
This group does not participate in US Swimming competitions.
A Team Cap and Team T-shirt will be provided to all swimmers.
Jade
This group is geared towards the brand new swimmer (ages 8&Under). Technique is the focus among these young swimmers. These swimmers are taught novice swim drills, lap, swimming, practice language, and healthy swimming habits. This group must have basic knowledge of all four strokes (minimal Butterfly) and prepared to listen and learn the basics
Jade practices 45 minutes 2x a week
This group does not participate in US Swimming competitions.
A Team Cap and Team T-shirt will be provided to all swimmers.
Sapphire Group
The Sapphire Group provides swimmers ages 5-11 the opportunity to develop fundamental skills in racing to include learning the four competitive strokes, the correct starts, and proper turns in a non competitive environment.
Sapphire practice 60 minutes 2x per week
Placement into the Sapphire Group:
*Clean freestyle and backstroke with good body position
*Flip turns for freestyle and backstroke
*Swim breaststroke and butterfly legally
*Underwater pullout
*Underwater push starts
*Correct finishes for each stroke
Bronze
The Bronze Level provides younger swimmers the opportunity to develop fundamental skills in racing to include learning the four competitive strokes, the correct starts, and proper turns. Knowledge of all 4 competitive strokes is required. Although participation in other sports and activities is normal, swimmers are encouraged to attend a minimum 3 practices a week. Good attendance is one of the considerations for promotion.
Placement into the Bronze Level:
*6-11 years of age
*Can swim in deep water
*Can swim 50 yards freestyle demonstrating breathing to the side and good body position
*Can swim 50 yards backstroke demonstrating good body position
*Can swim 50 yards butterfly and breaststroke legally .
Bronze Equipment list
1. Speedo Switchblade Fins
2. Pull Buoys
3. Goggles
4. Mesh Equipment Bag
5. Speedo Contoured Hand Paddles
A Team Cap and Team T-shirt will be provided to all swimmers.
Silver
The Silver Level focuses on continued development in stroke technique and efficiency. Aerobic training will be introduced. Swimmers are required to attend at least three practices a week. Regular attendance is necessary to build a foundation for continued improvement and keeping up with the rest of the level as they advance.
Placement into the Silver Level:
*9-12 years of age
*Has demonstrated legal technique in all four strokes..
*Has strong attendance record (4 - 5 days a week)
*Has demonstrated on a daily basis the desire and ability to perform at a higher level.
*Has coaches recommendations
*8 & Under swimmers can be promoted to Silver if they have a strong attendance record (4 days a week), have demonstrated on a daily basis the desire and ability to perform at higher level and have shown the maturity to work with older swimmers.
Silver Equipment List:
1. Speedo Switchblade Fins
2. Speedo Bullet Head Snorkel
3. Goggles
4. Mesh Equipment Bag
5. Speedo Contoured Hand Paddles
6. Speedo Hydralign Jr. Center Snorkel OR Speedo Hydralign Center Snorkel
A Team Cap and Team T-shirt will be provided to all swimmers.
Gold
The Gold Level continues to refine stroke technique and efficiency. The staples of the workout include longer freestyle and IM sets to enforce a strong foundation in aerobic training. Strong workout habits are taught and swimmers are expected to attend a minimum 5 workouts a week.
Placement into the Gold Level:
*10 years of age or older.
*Has a demonstrated on a daily basis the desire and ability to perform at a higher level.
*Has Coaches’ recommendations
*10 year olds can move if they have strong attendance (4 - 5 days a week), have demonstrated on a daily basis the desire and ability to perform at a higher level and have shown maturity to work with older swimmers.
Gold Equipment list
1. Speedo Switchblade Fins
2. Speedo Pull Buoy JR.
3. Goggles
4. Mesh Equipment Bag
5. Speedo Contoured Hand Paddles
6. Speedo Bullet Head Snorkel
A Team Cap and a Team T-shirt will be provided to all swimmers.
Platinum
The Platinum Level is for experienced swimmers that will continue to develop their stroke technique, but their focus on high level competition will demand more stamina training. Practices will have extended main sets that require a strong aerobic base. Competition seasons are structured upon attendance at high level meets such as Junior Olympics and Sectionals. Swimmers are expected to attend all practice and must maintain an attendance of 90% or higher to participate in this group.
Placement into the Platinum Level:
*12 years of age or older.
*Has a demonstrated on a daily basis the desire and ability to perform at a higher level.
*Has Coaches’ recommendations
* Maintain an attendance rate of 90% or above.
1. Speedo Switchblade Fins
2. Speedo Pull Buoy JR.
3. Goggles
4. Mesh Equipment Bag
5. Speedo Contoured Hand Paddles
6. Speedo Bullet Head Snorkel
A Team Cap and a Team T-shirt will be provided to all swimmers.
High School Prep
The High School Prep level is designed for swimmers ages 11-15 who are knowledgable about the four swim strokes in order to prepare them to compete for their high school teams. This group is for those who enjoy the benefit of the sport and want to balance it with other activities.
Placement into the High School Prep Level:
*11 years of age or older.
*Can swim in deep water
*Can swim 50 yards freestyle demonstrating breathing to the side and good body position
*Can swim 50 yards backstroke demonstrating good body position
*Can swim 50 yards of breaskstroke and butterfly legally
1. Speedo Switchblade Fins
2. Speedo Pull Buoy JR.
3. Goggles
4. Mesh Equipment Bag
5. Speedo Contoured Hand Paddles
A Team Cap and a Team T-shirt will be provided to all swimmers.
