Senior Shark (Target Age 13-18)

This is a more advanced developmental training group aiming to build on the fundamentals of swimming. Training will continue to be technique and fun-based, with an increasing emphasis on aerobic development. Swimmers will be encouraged to develop a solid practice work ethic and take pride in training and racing in all strokes and events. Recommended attendance is 3-4 practices a week.

Requirements for entry into the Senior Group:

• Complete all requirements of Gold Shark
• Perform goal set determined by coach
• Demonstrate legal turns in all four strokes
• Demonstrate a forward racing dive
• Demonstrate the ability to consistently push off underwater in an effective streamline
• Demonstrate the ability to go 5 meters of underwater dolphin kick in a streamline position
• Understand what a pace clock is and how it is used
• Demonstrate an understanding of stroke drills
• Demonstrate ability to maintain a positive attitude during workout
• Demonstrate courteous behavior towards coaches and other swimmers

**Advancements from group to group will be based on coaches’ discretion. At any point during the season, the coaching staff reserves the right to change a swimmer to another group as necessary.