TRAINING GROUPS

Our program is designed for ages 6 and up and all skill levels. BAQ Training groups are designed to be age and skill appropriate. The program is designed so that each swimmer will be able to progress from one level to the next once the age and skills needed have been achieved. Our practices groups are organized by age first and then ability, with an eye toward the social part of the sport for our athletes.

Red Stripes: This is the introductory group for our 12 & Under swimmers, and the home for most 10 & Under swimmers. This group practices four times a week with a focus on learning proper technique and having fun in a team environment. As with all group, competition is an important part of the Red Stripes experience and swimmers are encouraged to compete in one meet per month. Swimmers in the Red Stripes will learn all four competitive strokes as well as racing starts and turns before they move on to the next level. They will learn to use practice equipment and the pace clock.

White Stripes: The White Stripes is the next level after Red Stripes, as well as the introductory group for new swimmers 13 & Over. Swimmers moving from Red Stripes will be expected to have four legal strokes and competent racing starts and turns. In this group, swimmers will be learning to train and understanding energy systems and training sets. Swimmers will continue to improve their technique and focus on more advanced skills for competition.

Stars Prep: Stars Prep is the group for those swimmers not yet in high school that coaches have place with the Stars group. These swimmers are committed to a high level of training and wish to progress in the sport through their commitment and hard work. Swimmers are expected to compete at as many of the scheduled competitions as possible and are required to compete in the highest level Championship meet for which they qualify. The group will practice six days a week with one morning practice each week. 

The Stars: The Stars is the highest level of training at Blues Aquatics. This group is for swimmers committed to achieve their highest possible level of success in our sport. In this group, swimmers will train for competition and are expected to attend all practices offered to the group. High School age swimmers will be expected to honor their commitment to their high school teams by working with BAQ coaches to determine which practices are required for their high school team and BAQ. Swimmers are expected to compete at all scheduled competitions and required to participate in the highest level Championship meet for which they qualify. This group practices six days per week, including two morning practices.