GROUP DESCRIPTIONS

Our training groups are designed to support swimmers at every stage of their development—from early skill-building to elite competition. Placement is based on age, ability, and commitment level.

🐣 Discovery Group: Age Group 1 (Ages 6–9)

Theme: Mental and physical discovery in a safe, supportive environment.

Introduces swimmers to the fundamentals of competitive swimming, including basic strokes, water safety, and teamwork.

• Requirements: 50 yards unassisted (freestyle & backstroke), comfort with diving/submersions

• Commitment: 3 practices/week

• Attendance: Not required

• Meets: Optional low-pressure meets encouraged

✨ Foundation Group: Age Group 2 (Ages 7–10)

Theme: Using imagination and visualization to dream big and build foundational technique.

For swimmers with some competitive experience. Focus on stroke refinement, confidence, and light conditioning.

• Requirements: USA Swimming meet experience

• Commitment: 4 practices/week

• Attendance: 60% minimum

• Meets: Required local meet participation

🛠️ Development Group: Age Group 3 (Ages 9–12)

Theme: Developing excitement, discipline, and technical ability in a team setting.

For newer USA Swimming athletes ready for structured training and team experience.

• Requirements: Legal freestyle & backstroke; interest in competitive team

• Commitment: 4 practices/week

• Attendance: 70% minimum

• Meets: Encouraged, not initially required

🔁 Progression Group: Junior 1 (Ages 11–14)

Theme: Building mental toughness and endurance in training.

Designed for developing swimmers with consistent meet experience. Focus on stroke mechanics, aerobic base, and sport science basics.

• Requirements: Legal strokes; USA Swimming meet history

• Commitment: 5 practices/week

• Attendance: 80% minimum

• Meets: Mandatory attendance at highest-level meet qualified for

🚀 Performance Group: Junior 2 (Ages 12–15)

Theme: Training with consistency, intention, and long-term focus.

Ideal for motivated athletes preparing for the transition to senior-level training. Introduces advanced dryland and individualized feedback.

• Requirements: Strong training background; consistent attendance

• Commitment: 6 practices/week

• Attendance: 85% minimum

• Meets: Mandatory attendance at highest-level meet qualified for

🧱 Bridge Group: Pre-Crimson (Ages 12–14)

Theme: Bridging the gap between Junior and Senior-level training with intensity and accountability.

For swimmers ready to handle increased training volume and maturity expectations.

• Requirements: Strong technical base; meet and training consistency

• Commitment: 6 practices/week

• Attendance: 90% minimum

• Meets: Mandatory attendance at highest-level meet qualified for

🔥 Senior Group: High Performance (Ages 14+)

Theme: Maximizing performance through resilience, mental preparation, and full commitment.

For athletes pursuing high-level meets. Integrates advanced technique, dryland, and psychological training.

• Requirements: Strong meet history; 75%+ previous attendance

• Commitment: 6 sessions/week

• Attendance: 75% minimum

• Meets: Mandatory attendance at highest-level meet qualified for

• Note: High school swimming allowed if it doesn’t interfere with team

🏆 Crimson Elite: National Group (Ages 14+)

Theme: Pursuing national excellence through elite-level mental and physical training.

Top training group for athletes competing at the highest level (NE Seniors, Sectionals, Futures, Junior Nationals).

• Requirements: Coach selection based on performance, maturity, and accountability

• Commitment: 7 sessions/week, including doubles and dryland

• Attendance: 100% required unless pre-approved

• Meets: Mandatory attendance at highest-level meet qualified for

• Note: No outside activities should interfere with training expectations