INTRO

Beginning swimmers new to the sport, basic body balance (in the water), stroke technique and stroke mechanics are the main focus of this group, as well as building up stamina and endurance. Swimmers 8 and under who need to improve legal stroke technique and build confidence in competing in order to move to a higher level on the swim team.

NOVICE

Next level up; beginner swimmers who have mastered basic body balance (in the water), stroke technique and stroke mechanics. Review of all previous skills plus introduction of more advanced skills are the main focus of this training group. More conditioning (more laps per practice) is added as the training session evolves. Swimmers demonstrate a legal 100 yards Individual Medley and put forth consistent effort.

JUNIOR

Swimmers in this group will usually have 2 or more years of competitive swimming experience. Swimmers will be encouraged to attend 4 to 5 practices per week. Stroke technique and conditioning for competitive swimming are both emphasized.

PRE-SENIOR

Accomplished swimmer who is ready for conditioning to be a significant focus of practice. More advanced skills are promoted early in the training session and review of past and new skills are done on a daily basis. Swimmers demonstrate a willingness to train and compete in all strokes and distances and have achieved at least silver time standard in four events in their age group.
 
SENIOR

Competitive swimmer who is very committed or on the verge of being very committed to the sport of swimming. Stroke technique and mechanics are refined every day, but conditioning is the main focus of each practice. Swimmers in this group have achieved Junior Olympics cuts in at least two events by the end of the season.