TYDE GROUPS
We're so glad you're interested in potentially joining TYDE Swim Team! TYDE offers practice options for swimmers ages 5 years old and older. Swimmers are placed by age, ability, and commitment, making TYDE the perfect fit for all.
TYDE New Swimmer Placements available: (placements change throughout the year). When placements are available Sign Up Genius Links will be emailed to potential swimmers who have completed the New Swimmer Interest Form as openings and placement dates become available. Click HERE to fill out the TYDE Interest Form
Placements will be held throughout the swim season on select Friday afternoons at Jerry Long in Clemmons and at William G. White, Jr. in Winston-Salem. After you complete the TYDE Interest Form our admin staff will reach out with dates and how to sign up.
TYDE PRE-COMPETITIVE
Our pre-competitive groups (Prep Groups for more details about group criteria) 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 are established and where a love for swimming is nurtured.
There are three Prep groups for pre-competitive swimmers based on their current ability and skills. 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.
TYDE COMPETITIVE
Our competitive groups are divided into age groups, Juniors (12 year olds and younger) and Seniors (13 year olds and older). Our “12 and Under” competitive groups aim to introduce and enhance year-round swimming skills while our “13 & Older'' competitive groups' training programs are tailored to accommodate the physiological and psychological changes during puberty and growth spurts. Learn more about our competitive groups below.
Any swimmer interested in joining one of TYDE's Competitive groups must start with a TYDE Placement Evaluation. You can learn more about our upcoming placements HERE.
TYDE Competitive groups breakdown:
12 & Under Competitive Groups
This group training program aims to introduce and enhance year-round swimming skills. Emphasis is always given to correct stroke mechanics and as swimmers' stroke abilities progress, they are presented with more challenging training sets. Swimmers are motivated to take pleasure in their swimming and to gradually shift their focus towards the competitive aspect of the sport.
Note: Please be aware that at this stage skill development during practice sessions is prioritized over competitive performance. Practice is the foundation where we develop skills and shape the athlete’s formation. Consequently, even if swimmers fulfill all the requirements for competition but fail to meet the practice requirements, they will not be advanced to the next level.
13 & Older Competitive Groups
For competitive swimmers aged 13 and over, our training programs are tailored to accommodate the physiological and psychological changes during puberty and growth spurts. During this critical phase, swimmers undergo significant physical changes that can impact performance. Coaches, when needed, will modify training loads to prevent injury and ensure proper technique development.
At this stage swimmers will be introduced to a Strength and Conditioning Program to support the increased demands on performance. The competition will serve as training motivation and provide goals and benchmarks for swimmers to strive for and measure their progress. Swimmers participating in our Senior-level groups are guided to cultivate a set of advanced characteristics that extend beyond competitive success. Our program emphasizes the importance of continuous personal development, instilling a dedication to excellence that our swimmers carry with them both in and out of the pool.
TYDE MASTERS
TYDE Masters offer adults swimmers, triathletes, and fitness enthusiasts of all levels an opportunity to pursue their swimming and fitness goals in a cohesive group with a positive culture. Swimmers in this group are 18 years of age and older that practice three days a week for at least 60 minutes a practice.
Our goal for TYDE Masters is to teach and train our athletes to become the best they can be while fostering an environment where they work and learn from each other, as well as our staff of professional swim coaches, while achieving their fitness goals.
Swimmers interested in joining our TYDE Masters group should reach out to [email protected] to begin the registration process.
