Pyramid of Development & Progression
Senior Gold
Highest Competitive Level/Collegiate Preparation with swimming being a year-round commitment
Minimum of Sectional Cuts looking towards Juniors, Seniors and Trials Cuts
8-10 120 minute practices a week plus SwimStrong Dryland
Swimmers ages 15 & Up with swimming as their only sport focus
Senior Black
Advanced Training group progressing to Senior Gold with swimming being a year-round commitment
Minimum of Champs Cuts looking towards AAA, AAAA and Sectional cuts
7-8 120 minute practices a week plus SwimStrong Dryland
For the 13 & Up swimmers with swimming as their primary sport focus
Senior White
Advanced Training group progressing to Senior Black or Senior Gold
Minimum of District cuts looking towards Champs & Sectional Cuts and HS Swimming
6 120 minute practices a week including SwimStrong Dryland workouts for swimmers ages 13 & Up
TS Gold
Minimum of Champs Cuts looking towards AA and AAA cuts
Advanced Aerobic Training with the emphasis on 200’s of strokes and IM training
6 90 minute practices a week with SwimStrong Dryland sessions for the Top 11-12 year old swimmers
TS Black
Minimum of District Cuts looking towards Champs Cuts along with AA and AAA cuts
Advanced Training with the emphasis aerobic development, IM training and advanced technique concepts
5 75-90 minute practices a week with SwimStrong Dryland for the Top 9-10 year old swimmers
AG Gold
For swimmers working towards District Cuts ages 11-14
Technique development & learning aerobic training concepts with an emphasis on competitive development
5 75 minute practices a week along with SwimStrong Dryland sessions
Swimmers ages 11 - 14 who are newer to competitive swimming
AG Black
Swimmers ages 10 & under new to competitive swimming but working towards District Cuts
Technique development and learning competitive concepts. Fine tuning starts, turns and all 4 strokes
5 60 minute practices a week with SwimStrong Dryland for 6-10 year olds
AG White
For swimmers ages 10 and under years old who are brand new to competitive swimming.
Technique development along with learning starts, flip turns, open turns and lane etiquette
4 45 minute practices a week with SwimStrong Dryland for 6-10 year olds
LTS Black & Gold
For swimmers ages 5-7 years old who need some fine tuning with their competitive strokes
Working toward becoming legal in all 4 strokes, Technique development and streamlines
2 45 minute practices a week for 5-7 year olds who are in school