Owatonna Swimming and Diving--Piranhas offers training and practice groups for swimmers that have successfully completed Level 4 swim lessons. It is the goal of the club to offer level specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

For more information email us at [email protected]

 

Bronze

This is our entry level group. This level is designed to give young swimmers an introduction to competitive swimming.  Athletes in this group may be unfamiliar with the four competitive strokes but must have passed Red Cross level 4 or equivalent and have the ability to swim the length of the pool (25yds) in Freestyle and Backstroke unassisted. 

Training at this level consists of the following:
Further refinement of Freestyle and Backstroke including proper breathing techniques
Introduction of Breaststroke and Butterfly
Introduction of starts and turns
Introduction of AB kicking
Strengthening of legs through use of fins

Max number of swimmers: 12  $45/month
2 times per week for 60 minutes

                      
 

SILVER

This level is designed for young swimmers very familiar with all four competitive strokes, but still somewhat inexperienced in competitive swimming. These swimmers have graduated from the Bronze level and will begin to build endurance.

Training at this level consists of the following:
Further refinement of all four competitive strokes
Continued development of starts and turns
Introduction of lane etiquette (circle swimming, passing techniques)
Beginnings of building endurance through set training and less use of fins.

Max number of swimmers:12  $80/month 

3 times per week for 90 minutes

                                  

Gold

This level is designed for older (Upper Middle School to High School) swimmers, interested in competitive swimming.  This includes high school swimmers whose intent is to stay in shape for the high school season.  The practice is less rigorous than high school practice and focused on maintaining fitness level.

Training at this level consists of the following:
Strong emphasis on stroke technique
Workouts designed to maintain endurance and fitness level
Introduction of race strategy & pacing. 

Max number of swimmers: 15  $80/month 

3 times per week for 90 minutes

                                  

 

Platinum (summer only) 

This level is for those going into 7th-12th grade that plan to swim for the high school team this Fall or Winter.   This group will be coached by the boys and girls high school coaches, Peter Rhodes and Isaiah Fuller.

Workout Days/Times:

Cost:  $125 If you are a Piranhas swimmer, contact Tara Lammers before you register.