SOKA University Aquatics Center
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA
NOVAQUATICS has grown to include use of the outstanding aquatics facilities at SOKA University of America in Aliso Viejo. Featuring an Olympic sized swimming pool (25 yards by 50 meters), Soka University was the site used by the Novaquatics National team while in preparation for the 2004 Olympic Trials.
Practice Groups
The below tables are the general guidelines and expectations for various groups. Some practice groups may not list all details, and each group may adjust their expectations over time and based on coaches preference. Please discuss expecations for your swimmer with your coach.
Developmental (8 and unders):
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA 1 |
5 - 8 YEARS OLD |
COACH’S APPROVAL |
MINIMUM 3 DAYS |
5 AFTERNOONS |
| NOVA 2 |
5 - 8 YEARS OLD |
COACH’S APPROVAL |
MINIMUM 3 DAYS |
5 AFTERNOONS |
| NOVA 3 |
5 - 8 YEARS OLD |
COACH’S APPROVAL |
MINIMUM 3 DAYS |
5 AFTERNOONS |
| NOVA 4 |
5 - 8 YEARS OLD |
COACH’S APPROVAL |
MINIMUM 4 DAYS |
5 AFTERNOONS |
Coaches
Developmental
Head Coach: Alicia Ruiz
Bronze Age Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE 1 |
9 -10 YEARS OLD |
LEGAL IN 4 STROKES |
3 DAYS A WEEK |
5 AFTERNOONS |
| BRONZE 2 |
9 -10 YEARS OLD |
PRACTICE PERFORMANCE & 3 B TIMES |
3 DAYS A WEEK |
5 AFTERNOONS |
| BRONZE 3 |
9 -10 YEARS OLD |
3 BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES |
3 DAYS A WEEK |
5 AFTERNOONS |
| BRONZE 1 |
11 - 12 YEARS OLD |
LEGAL IN 4 STROKES |
3 DAYS A WEEK | 5 AFTERNOONS |
| BRONZE 2 |
11 - 12 YEARS OLD |
3 9-10 BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES |
3 DAYS A WEEK | 5 AFTERNOONS |
| BRONZE 3 |
11 - 12 YEARS OLD |
3 11-12 B TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES |
3 DAYS A WEEK | 5 AFTERNOONS |
Bronze Senior Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE 1 |
13+ |
COACH’S APPROVAL |
3 DAYS A WEEK |
5 AFTERNOONS |
| BRONZE 2 |
13+ |
2 BB TIMES IN 2 DIFFERENT STROKES |
4 DAYS A WEEK |
5 AFTERNOONS |
Coaches
9-10 Bronze I & II, 11-12 Bronze I & II, Senior Bronze
Assistant Coach: Alicia Ruiz
9-10 Bronze III & 11-12 Bronze III
Head Age Group Coach: Andi Kawamoto-Klatt
Silver Age Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER 1 |
9 - 10 YEARS OLD |
4 9-10 Y/O BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES |
4 DAYS A WEEK | 6 DAYS A WEEK |
| SILVER 2 |
11 - 12 YEARS OLD |
4 BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES |
4 DAYS A WEEK | 6 DAYS A WEEK |
Silver Senior Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR SILVER 1 |
13+ |
DISCUSS WITH COACH | DISCUSS WITH COACH | 6 DAYS A WEEK |
| SENIOR SILVER 2 |
13+ |
DISCUSS WITH COACH | DISCUSS WITH COACH | 6 DAYS A WEEK |
Coaches
Age-Group Silver I & II
Head Age Group Coach: Andi Kawamoto-Klatt
Senior Silver I & II
Head Coach: Drew Crowell
Gold Age Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD 1 |
9 - 11 YEARS OLD |
3 SPRING/ELITE EVENTS |
90% |
6 DAYS |
| GOLD 2 |
11 - 14 YEARS OLD |
3 SPRING/ELITE EVENTS |
90% |
6 DAYS |
Gold Senior Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR GOLD 1 |
13+ |
3 SPRING/ELITE EVENTS |
90% |
6 DAYS |
| SENIOR GOLD 2 |
13+ |
Coaches
Age-Group Gold I & II, Senior Gold I
Head Age Group Coach: Andi Kawamoto-Klatt
Senior Gold II
Associate Head Coach: Adam Crossen
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