Yellow

This is our entry-level group, designed for 8&under swimmers who have limited competitive swimming experience. The focus of this group is to learn the 4 competitive strokes with proper technique as well as other skills needed for a strong swimming foundation. Participation in dual meets as well as 8&under championships is recommended for this age. 

Equiptment: cap, goggles, waterbottle, kickboard, fins

Blue

This group is designed for 10&under swimmers requiring continued technique work to master all 4 strokes. The focus of this group is refining competitive swimming skills and introducing conditioning elements. Participation in dual meets and local invitational meets is recommended. 

Equiptment: cap, goggles, waterbottle, kickboard, fins 

White

This group is designed for 12&under swimmers with a solid swimming foundation. The focus of this group is on continued technique work with an increased focus on developing a strong aerobic base. These athletes are aiming to acheive silver or above qualification times for championship meets. Participation in dual meets and local invitational meets is expected, with some other invitationals recommended. 

Equiptment: cap, goggles, waterbottle, kickboard, fins, pull buoy

Bronze

This group is designed for our elite 12&under swimmers with near mastery of all 4 competitive strokes. The focus of this group is on increased aerobic work, strength, race technique, and developing strong race strategy. This training group includes dryland practice in addition to pool time. These athletes are aiming to acheive state level times for championship meets. Participation in dual meets, local invitationals, and some travel invitational meets is expected. 

Equiptment: cap, goggles, waterbottle, kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles

Silver

This group is for athletes 13&over with varying levels of understanding and commitment to the sport. The silver group has a primary focus on building conditioning, strength, and speed as well as continued work to refine technique. This training group includes dryland practice in addition to pool time. These athletes are aiming to achieve silver or above qualification times for championship meets. Participation in dual meets and local invitational meets is expected, with some travel invitationals recommended. 

Equiptment: cap, goggles, waterbottle, kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkle

Gold

This group is for 13&over athletes with a strong competitive swimming foundation and high commitment to the sport. The focus is on building a high level of endurance, strength, and speed as well as strong race strategy. This training group includes dryland practice 2x/week in addition to pool practice time. These athletes are aiming to achieve state level qualification times. Required meets may involve travel. 

Equiptment: cap, goggles, waterbottle, kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkle

Platinum

This group is intended for our elite 13&over swimmers. These athletes should be able to endure more intense practices with a higher yardage and faster intervals. Placement between gold and platinum is based on work ethic, comittment, goals, and communication with the coaches. The focus of this training group is to acheive qualification times for national level meets including the Sunkissed Inviational and YMCA nationals.  

Equiptment: cap, goggles, waterbottle, kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkle, drag suit

Important Note: It is important to note that a swimmers placement in a practice group is determined on a number of factors (attendance, work ethic, technique, speed, readiness, and more). At any time if a practice group is deemed innapropriate by the coaches for an athlete, they will be moved accordingly. Additionally, at any time if a swimmer is struggling in their assigned group, it is imperative that the athlete/parent communicate with the coaches. Together, we can understand and support each childs needs ensuring they thrive in and out of the pool.