Training Groups - Scarlet Rutgers

Novice 1
This group is for beginning competitive swimmers age 12 and under.  Stroke mechanics and endurance are the focuses of the group.  The group swims three times per week - each practice is one hour. 
 
Novice 2
This group is for entry level competitive swimmers age 13 and over.  Stroke mechanics and endurance are the focuses of the group.  The group swims three times per week - each practice is one hour.
 
Senior Development
This group is for swimmers age 13 and over who are ready to transition from the Novice group to starting senior level training.  Stroke mechanics, endurance, and training sets are the focuses of the group.  The group swims four times per week.  Practice range from 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Junior 1
This group is for ages 8 and under. Stroke mechanics and introductory competitive swimming are the focuses of this group.  The group swims three practices per week for 45 minutes or 1 hour each.

Junior 2
This group is for more experienced swimmers ages 9 and over.  The maximum age of Junior 2 swimmers is 12.  Swimmers in this group must have competitive experience. Stroke technique and conditioning for competitive swimming are both emphasized. Junior 2 swimmers practice 4 times per week for 1 1/2 hours each.

Junior Prep
This group is for swimmers 11 and over who are ready for the transition from Junior 2 but are not at the SR Prep level. This group practices 5 times per week with the SR Prep group. Placement is by recommendation of the Junior 2 coach.
 
Senior Prep
This group is for swimmers 11 and over who are ready for the transition from Junior 2 or JR Prep. This group practices 5 times per week. Placement is by recommendation of the Junior 2 coach.

Senior 1/Senior 1B
These groups are for experienced young swimmers with a background of training. Minimum age is 12. All aspects of swimming are emphasized, including dry land training.  Senior 1 swimmers train 6 days per week for 2 - 2 1/2 hours each. Senior 1B swimmers train 5 days per week for 1 1/2 - 2 hours each. Recommendation of Senior Prep coach is required.

Senior 2 High Performance
This is the most intense training group.  Swimmers must be committed to training 6 days per week for 3 - 4 hours.  Double sessions are also held. Coaches recommendation required.