Karishim Training Groups

Pre Swim: This level is for beginning competitors and the focus is on the development of skills in each stroke. There will be no specific exit requirements except when the coach feels the swimmer is ready to move on to more advanced skills, but swimmers should be legal in all four strokes.

Junior Prep: This level is the next level above from pre-swim. The focus is on the development of skills in each stroke to a proficient level and be able to compete legally in an individual medley event at a distance appropriate for their age. There will be no specific exit requirements except when the coach feels the swimmer is ready to move on to tolerate more work.

Junior: Once a swimmer has reached a level of proficiency in the four strokes and able to tolerate more work, they will be considered for Junior Prep. This level will continue stroke refinement, but also add in a fitness element to help the swimmers prepare for advanced competition. Entry into this group is at the discretion of the coaching staff.

Age Group Prep: Swimmers at this level have acquired an advanced skill level and should be proficient at all four competitive strokes. They must have a level of dedication that will prepare them for future swimming success. Swimmers will be added to this group by invitation of the coaching staff once they feel a swimmer is physically and mentally prepared for the challenges this group will face. Selection to this level will be primarily dedication-based, rather than performance based. Swimmers will have to be able to physically perform, though

Age Group: Swimmers at this level must have an advanced skill level and be proficient at all four strokes. In addition, they must have the physical capacity to produce more work and have a higher fitness level. On top of that, swimmers must have a developing dedication and commitment to the sport. Swimmers will be added to this group by invitation of the coaching staff once they feel a swimmer is physically and mentally prepared for the challenges this group will face. Dedication will be a big factor in joining this group.

Senior Prep: This group will be more of a transition group from Age Group swimming to Senior swimming. This group will also be a fitness-based level with a less intense focus than the Senior level. Swimmers will be encouraged to dedicate themselves to the Senior Prep level.

Senior: Swimmers at this level will be focused on swimming success and must have a dedication and desire to improve their swimming success. There will be practice standards that are enforced for swimmers to remain in this level. This level is by invitation only once the coach feels a swimmer has the appropriate tools needed to succeed in this program. This will be a very coach-intensive level and swimmers will work on goals and strengthening with the coaches.

If you are interested in joining our community, please contact our head Coach Lauren Gale at [email protected].