Silver Shark (Target Age 10-13) 

This is an intermediate level training group aiming to teach swimmers skills in all four strokes, starts, and turns. Aerobic training will be introduced. Skills will be taught with an emphasis on fun in order to provide the swimmer with an enjoyable overall experience in the water. Recommended attendance is 3-4 practices per week.

Requirements for entry into Silver Shark:

• Swim 100 yards of Freestyle with bilateral breathing
• Swim 100 yards of Backstroke with correct body position
• Swim 50 yards Breaststroke legally
• 25 yards butterfly with correct stroke fundamentals
• Demonstrate a forward racing dive
• Demonstrate the ability to consistently push off underwater in an effective streamline
• 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.