Prep Groups

Our pre-competitive groups (Prep Groups) work to develop swimming strokes as the foundation of our program. Prep swimmers begin their journey to master the four fundamental strokes of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. This focus ensures that Prep swimmers not only improve their technique, but also cultivate a strong passion for the sport. This is where the basics of competitive swimming is established and where a love for swimming is nurtured.
There are three Prep groups to for pre-competitive swimmers based on thier current ability and skills.  Learn more about our three Prep groups below.  Any swimmer interested in joining one of TYDE's Prep groups must start with a TYDE Placement Evaluation.  You can learn more about our upcoming placements HERE.
 

Junior Prep Level 1 (12 years old & Under. Age may vary based on each swimmer's development)

Junior Prep Level 1 is designed specifically for young athletes who are new to the competitive swimming environment. Our primary goal is to enhance their stroke techniques in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke while also helping them develop a love for swimming. To be eligible for this program, swimmers should be capable of independently swimming 25 yards of backstroke and freestyle with a kickboard.

Junior Prep Level 1 participants will learn the basic coordination of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, starts and finishes, flip turns for freestyle and backstroke, and underwater butterfly kicks. By consistently attending 80% or more of the practices, most swimmers can expect to advance to the next practice group within 6 to 8 months. However, it's important to note that some athletes may require additional time to master the skills. Attendance plays a fundamental role in the athlete's success.
Any swimmer interested in joining one of TYDE's Prep groups must start with a TYDE Placement Evaluation.  You can learn more about our upcoming placements HERE.
Group Criteria (Minimum requirements to join Junior Prep Level 1):
  • Ages 12 years old & Under (Age may vary based on each swimmer's development)
  • Swimmers should be water-safe, capable of moving themselves using correcnt arm and leg motions without assitance in the water, and comfortable putting thier head underwater for a limited peiod of time.
  • Tread water for 60 seconds.
  • 25 backstroke kicks in a streamlined position.
  • 25 yard backstroke swim without stopping.
  • 25 yard freestyle with correct side breathing technique with a kickboard.
  • Knowledge of how to comfortably tumble in the water 360 degrees (breathe out from nose during the tumble).
 
Junior Prep Level Pricing HERE
 
 
Junior Prep Level 2 (12 years old & Under. Age may vary based on each swimmer's development)
 
Junior Prep Level 2 is designed for young athletes who wish to enhance their swimming abilities further, regardless of prior competitive experience. Participants are assumed to have knowledge of basic freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and flip turns.
 

Junior Prep Level 2 participants will learn the Butterfly stroke, IM turns, and start working with a pace clock. By attending 80% or more of the practices consistently, most swimmers can expect to advance to the next practice group within 6 to 10 months. It is important to note that attendance plays a fundamental role in the success of the athlete.

 

Any swimmer interested in joining one of TYDE's Prep groups must start with a TYDE Placement Evaluation.  You can learn more about our upcoming placements HERE.

 

Group Criteria (Minimum requirements to join Junior Prep Level 2):
  • Ages 12 years old & Under (Age may vary based on each swimmer's development)
  • 50 yard backstroke with a flip turn without stopping.
  • 50 yard freestyle with a flip turn without stopping.
  • 25 yard breaststroke without stopping using the correct kicking technique and maintaining correct timing between arm movement, breathging, and kicking.
  • Dive from the pool deck (knee on the ground with hand-entry first).
  • 10 yards underwater streamline butterfly kick.
  • 25 yards of butterfly kick with a kickboard
Junior Prep Level Pricing HERE
 
 
Senior Prep is designed for athletes who are new to swimming between 11 and 14 years old. The primary goal of Senior Prep is to enhance each swimmer's stroke skills while also fostering their love for swimming.
Senior Prep participants will receive instruction in the mechanics of each swimming stroke, as well as turns, dives, underwater techniques, and how to work with the pace clock.
 
Any swimmer interested in joining one of TYDE's Prep groups must start with a TYDE Placement Evaluation.  You can learn more about our upcoming placements HERE.
 
Group Criteria (Minimum requirements to join Senior Prep):
  • Ages 11 to 14 years old (age exceptions will be evaluated case by case).
  • 25 yard freestyle without stopping.
  • 25 yard backstroke without stopping.
  • 25 yard breaststroke without stopping.
  • 25 yard butterfly without stopping.
Senior Prep Level Pricing HERE