Junior A

 
Swimmers are required to bring all required gear to every practice and a positive attitude. Athletes are expected to arrive at the  facility 15 mins before the start of each session and be in the water at the designated time practice starts.
 
Competition will be held in both 25 short course yards and 50 meter pools.
 
 
If there are any questions about group placement please reach out to the coaches.
 
**At this time, the Junior A group is only located at the WRJ location.**
 
 

Junior A (9-12): Stroke technique and refinement, racing at some practices, test sets and recording practice data, attending travel meets, working towards or at NES Age-Group level, having fun and playing games! 

  • 1 away meets per season required, 2 home meets per season required. 
  • Must attend the highest meet qualified for. 
  • Expectation is 3-5 practices per week.
  • Requirements: Able to train at above average level (90 min practices), attend travel meets, have at least 2 events at USA “B” standard or 1 event at “BB” standard

Lead Coaches: Brittany Kainen ([email protected]) & Megan Rylander ([email protected]) 

 

Gear Requirements

  • Water bottle!
  • Swim goggles
  • Pull buoy
  • Paddles
  • Mesh bag
  • Snorkel
  • Fins
  • Nose Plug (personal preference)