The Upper Perk Otters offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Upper Perk Otters is to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of their abilities.

Please email Matt Jeffers at [email protected] to schedule a tryout or request more information.

Minis (Level 1)

Must be able to swim one length of the pool in freestyle and backstroke.  Must pass green band swim tests  Swimmers are typically 5-12 years old.

Training Focus: Basic skills for all four strokes and starts 

Lead Coach: Katrin Rohl
Practice Coach: Etta Rooney

Orange (Level 2)

Must be able to swim one length of legal freestyle (bilateral breathing), backstroke, and breaststroke (or butterfly). Must be able to demonstrate the understanding of reading the pace clock. Swimmers are typically ages 5-12.

Training Focus: Stroke Development, starts, flip turns, meet readiness, pace clock 

Lead Coach: Katrin Rohl
Practice Coach: Katrin Rohl/Etta Rooney

Bronze (Level 3)

Must be able to swim a 100 yards of backstroke and Freestyle. 50 yards breaststroke and butterfly. Legal 100 IM. Swimmers are typically ages 7-12.

Training Focus: Stroke Technique,  pace clock

Lead Coach: Sarah Yocum
Practice Coach: Katrin Rohl 

Silver (Level 4)

Must be able to swim a 200 IM, repeat 100's of all 4 strokes and 500 yard Freestyle. Swimmers are typically ages 9-12.

Training Focus: Stroke Technique, Conditioning, Training goals and habits

Lead Coach: Sarah Yocum
Practice Coach: Sarah Yocum

Gold (Level 5)

Must be able to swim 200s of all 4 strokes, maintain 10 X 100 yard Free in under 1:45. Swimmers are typically ages 11-13.

Training Focus: Stroke Technique, training threshold, dryland, leadership skills, and race strategy, goal setting.

Lead Coach: Owen Miller

Practice Coach: Joseph McGillen/Jimmy Goodreau 

Advanced (Level 6)

Must be able to repeat 200s of every stroke and practice for 2.5 hours and complete 7,000 yards. 80% attendance or higher is required to be in this group. Must be 13 years old or have a coach's recommendation.

Training Focus: Stroke Technique, training threshold, dryland, leadership skills, race strategy, and goal setting.

Lead Coach: Owen Miller
Practice Coach: Matt Jeffers/Owen Miller