Findlay YMCA Frogs Practice Groups
Swimmers are assigned to practice groups based on ability, maturity, focus, and level of commitment to provide the best opportunity for personal and athletic growth. At the beginning of the session, swimmers will undergo an assessment to determine their appropriate training group, which best supports their individual growth and the team's needs, ensuring optimal coaching quality and maintaining safety standards during practices. Due to the extended duration of the winter session, group assignments may be reviewed in early November. Otherwise, practice groups will remain unchanged and will be determined by the coaching staff.
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Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
| Stroke Proficiency |
25 yards freestyle and backstroke
Basic understanding of butterfly and breaststroke |
Legally compete in 50 yds of all 4 strokes
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Legally and effectively race 100 yds of all 4 strokes
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| Focus and effort |
Able to work in a group setting and take directions from a coach, and make adjustments to stroke technique |
Can take and implement multi-step directions
Requires minimal oversight from the coaching staff |
Able to maintain focus and effort throughout the full workout
Corrections are for technique, not reminders on behavior, effort, or distractions |
| Minimum practice set standards |
Not applicable
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Complete 5 x 100s on a 2-minute interval |
Complete 10 x 100s on a 1:45 interval |
| Minimum distance freestyle events at competitions |
As appropriate |
200 freestyle |
500 freestyle |
| Minimum practice expectation |
2 practices/week |
3 practices/week |
4+ practices/week |
| Participation in dual, invitational, and Championship meets |
Highly recommended
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Strongly encouraged
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Expected
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| Additional requirements |
Comfortable in deep water
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Understands how to read a pace clock and maintain intervals |
Athlete understands & takes responsibility for attendance, performance & habits in practice and how these relate to meet performance. |
