JUNIOR 1 TEAM

Overview: 

These swimmers are encouraged to make a commitment to the sport of swimming and to limit outside activities that would interfere with their training. Swimmers are guided through a periodization training system. Athletes in this group are skilled and experienced age group swimmers, ages 11 & up. Practices are more rigorous at this level and will emphasize building endurance and improving aerobic conditioning both in the pool and through resistance dryland training is offered every day to develop core strength, coordination, perception, reaction, flexibility, injury prevention. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare athletes for local, state, and regional competition

Goals: 

Swimmers will begin establishing goals toward achievement of AA and AAA (State and Zone) or higher time standards.. Meet participation is mandatory as is attendance at the highest level meet for which a swimmer qualifies, B meets and achieve TAG cuts. Maintaining a strong training work ethic and establish training goals. Instilling advanced stroke technique and racing skills. Developing time management and building a strong character. Having Fun!

Focus: 

The focus will be on mastery of strokes, starts, turns, and finishes. Meet participation is mandatory as is attendance at the highest level meet for which a swimme

Attendance: 

5 days a week minimum (Saturdays required)