NAAC 2025-26 Group Descriptions & Breakdowns
Our NAAC 2025-26 planned practice group breakdowns follow below, and we will solidify group practice schedules and post to our Team Calendar by mid-August. As things stand now we are planning as follows and we will adjust as needed, all context considered. There is a basic group description, a general season outline, some specific practice information per group (days & times for the planned base Fall* (Sept/Oct) and Winter (late Oct-Feb) schedules), with notes on Spring 2026 planning, as well as group cost for this coming year all listed below. Fall* practices may have some slight adjustments, and this will be announced ASAP if needed. Group costs listed include the group fee, a team cap (latex), and a basic team T-shirt. USA Swimming membership fees ($86+) will be billed separately at registration again this year, along with your $100 deposit (which goes toward your total group cost) and potential non-resident fee ($60) - these are the fees billed upon your registration. We will continue to offer both a pay in full option and a monthly payment option for all groups - monthly payments not pay-as-you-go, but simple divided payments to ease any burden of total up front costs for the season.
Group fees being in Sept 2025 and can be paid in full at the start of the Sept or divided into monthly payments (Breaker, Ripple, Wave & Tsunami monthly payments split Sept-Mar; Typhoon, Bombora, Kahuna & HPG monthly payments split Sept-May).
We are planning our NEW FAMILY Meeting in early September, with full details out before the end of August. We will go over general principles, our team website, meet entries, team and meet fees, practices, procedures (both old and new), etc. All information you will need to have the coming season run smoothly for your swimmer(s)! We will also plan on holding GROUP MEETINGS in mid to late September to take questions on the season, with Group Meeting dates & times TBA. Group meetings will include any & all specific group info, general and/or new protocols, policies, procedures, our MAAPP info, and more.
We will do our best to make up missed practice times due to HS or MS meets at the pool and any unforeseen days off (bad weather, loss of electricity, etc), but we can not guarantee all groups make-up practices. As well, practices are normally canceled if a group is participating in a meet on concurrent days (Sat/Sun practice would be canceled if that group was at a Sat/Sun meet, whether your swimmer is at the meet or not) – groups with meet weekend practice adjustments are tentatively listed in the descriptions below (as some have Fri/Sat/Sun practices).
We reserve the right to adjust practice times and/or days as necessary to make programming work best for the team, with all context considered. Likewise, we will do our very best to stay as close as possible to what is listed below. The times and days listed below are the preliminary BASE Fall* & Winter practice schedules (Sept-Feb). We are planning on hosting private lessons again this season on select evenings Nov-May for the coming year, with a schedule out around the start of October. Returning College swimmers are welcome at Kahuna and/or HPG practices with prior notice, and we expect the College Spring/Summer programming to remain similar in 2025 & 2026 (this is not included below).
We are continuing our non-resident fee of $60 additional to specific group fees for all swimmers residing outside the NAPL School District.
Registration for the 2025-26 season will be open to current Team Families ONLY during our Tier One registration, June 1st-15th. We will then open Tier Two to any new NAPLSD residents on June 16th; and then open Tier Three for any interested families on June 24th... spaces permitting and evaluations completed for new NAAC swimmers, of course. All Tier registrations (1, 2 & 3) close June 30th. New Swimmer Evaluations for the 25-26 Season that occur over the summer will post as they are scheduled for June, July & August. We did fill most training groups over the last several years, so please do register ASAP once your registration Tier window opens!
Our 2025-26 SCY MEET Calendar will tentatively be posted by mid-August, with suggested meets per group, and is subject to change with consideration to any changing circumstances and with all context considered for possible 2025-26 season variability. We are tentatively planning on a similar Fall Meet Schedule with possible Jan/Feb meet adjustments.
Summer 2026 practices may be held at Denison University and/or The Links CC, and/or NAHS, and we intend on using the best combination of any of the above pools as we have over the past several years.
We are continuing our tradition of swimming excellence and successful competition at NAAC and look forward to seeing all of our returning swimmers as well as some new faces for the 2025-26 swim season!
TENTATIVE Practice Schedules and Group Info
2025-26 Swim Season
Breaker
Lead Coach – Jen Schimming
This group is designed for 5+ year olds who can swim at least one lap of freestyle and one lap of backstroke. Practices will emphasize the development of all four strokes, dive entries and fun water activities.
Breaker swimmers practice Fall-Spring (Week of Wed Sept 3rd up to Memorial Day weekend 2026) with 6 weeks +/- off between their Winter Championship meet (Barbara Kay mini-meet and/or the Regional meet for most) and the start of Spring practice. This group has the Summer off and we highly recommend swimming on a recreation-league summer team.
Home Meet participation is encouraged for Breaker Swimmers (practice meets, Penguin Plunge), and participation in our 8 & under Championship Meet (Barbara Kay Mini-Meet) and/or any other designated group meets is encouraged.
Fall Practice Schedule:
Saturday 1:15-2:00pm @ NAHS pool
Monday* 5:30-6:30pm @ NAHS pool
Winter practice schedule:
Monday* 6:00-7:00pm @ NAHS pool
Friday 5:45-6:30pm @ NAHS pool
2 water practices per week average, Fall, Winter & Spring
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $645
Ripple
Lead Coach – Jen Schimming
This group is designed for the novice swimmer who is ready for the next level of swimming – swimmers being able to perform 3 of the 4 competitive strokes legally (or very close). Practices will emphasize instruction on all competitive strokes through drills and fun water activities. While this group is mainly instructional, it will consist of a small amount of interval training and endurance work, particularly as we move through the season (Fall-Winter-Spring).
Ripple swimmers practice Fall-Spring (Week of Wed Sept 3rd up to Memorial Day weekend 2026) with 6 weeks +/- off between their Winter Championship meet (Barbara Kay mini-meet or the Regional meet for most) and the start of Spring practice. This group has the Summer off +/- and we highly recommend swimming on a recreation-league summer team.
Home Meet participation is strongly encouraged for Ripple Swimmers (practice meets, Penguin Plunge) and participation in our 8 & under Championship Meet (Barbara Kay Mini-Meet) or the Regional Championship (for 9 and over swimmers) and/or any other designated group meets is also strongly encouraged.
Fall Practice Schedule:
Monday* 5:30-6:30pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 12:30-1:15pm @ NAHS pool
Sunday 2:30-3:30pm @ NAHS pool
Winter practice schedule:
Monday* 6:00-7:00pm @ NAHS pool
Friday 5:00-5:45pm @ NAHS pool
Sunday 2:30-3:30pm @ NAHS pool
3 water practices per week, Fall, Winter & Spring
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $1015
Wave
Lead Coach – Jayci Kascandi (summer 25)
This group is designed for the emerging Age Group competitive swimmer that has the knowledge and ability to swim 25 to 50 yards of each of the four competitive strokes legally. Practices will emphasize mechanics in all 4 strokes, starts, turns and preparation for competition in swim meets. Drills, stroke technique and skill acquisition will be the primary emphasis in practice with a moderate amount of endurance work, particularly as we move through the season (Fall-Winter-Spring). Dryland training is introduced at this level.
Wave swimmers practice Fall-Spring (Week of Wed Sept 3rd up to Memorial Day weekend 2026) with 5-6 weeks +/- off between their Winter Championship meet (the Regional meet for most, JO's for some, Barbara Kay for some) and the start of Spring practice. This group has the Summer off and we highly recommend swimming on a recreation-league summer team AND this group will have a Summer 2026 practice add-on option again this year (2 days/week) with an additional summer-only registration and fee – more details as the season progresses.
Home Meet participation in at least 2 meets is required for Wave Swimmers (Penguin Plunge and their Championship Meet) and in-season local meet participation is strongly encouraged.
Fall Practice Schedule:
Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm @ NAHS pool
Friday 5:00-6:15pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 5:00-6:00pm @ NAHS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/s
Winter practice schedule:
Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm @ NAHS pool
Friday 6:30-7:45pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 5:00-6:00pm @ NAHS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/s
3 water practices per week and possibly one 30 min dryland practice per week, Fall & Winter
3 water practices per week Spring, no dryland practice
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $1165
Tsunami
Lead Coach – Dave Waltuch (summer 25)
This group is designed for the competitive Age Group swimmer. Practices emphasize competitive stroke technique, starts and turns and an understanding of the pace clock for sets, reps and intervals. There is increased focus on conditioning and endurance work, as well as regular dryland training. Consistent practice attendance is expected.
Tsunami swimmers practice Fall-Spring (Week of Wed Sept 3rd up to Memorial Day weekend 2026) with 5 weeks +/- off between their Winter Championship meet(s) - usually the Regional Meet or State JO Meet - and the start of Spring practice. This group has the Summer off and we highly recommend swimming on a recreation-league summer team AND this group will have a Summer practice add-on option again this year (2 or 3 days/wk) with an additional summer-only registration and fee – more details as the season progresses.
Home Meet participation in at least 1 meet per month is required when available for Tsunami Swimmers (Golden Bear, Penguin Plunge, UA Classic, Kelly German, etc) and out-of-town meets are strongly encouraged. Attendance at Championship Meets (Barbara Kay or Regionals and/or JO’s for 9 and over swimmers) is required.
Fall Practice Schedule:
Sunday 1:15-2:30pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm @ NAHS pool
Friday* 6:15-7:45pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 3:30-5:00pm @ NAHS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/s
Winter practice schedule:
Sunday 1:15-2:30pm @ NAHS pool
Monday 7:00-8:00pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 3:30-5:00pm @ NAHS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/
4 water practices per week and possibly two 30 min dryland practices per week, Fall & Winter
3 water practices per week and possibly one dryland practice per week, Spring (Mon, Wed, Sat)
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $1445
Typhoon
Lead Coach – Dave Waltuch
This group is for skilled and experienced swimmers. Endurance, speed and perfection of stroke mechanics are expected at this level. A year round commitment is required. Dryland training is a key component and a requirement as well. Consistent attendance & effort at practices and participation in local and out-of-town meets (with one meet per month minimum average) is expected, and Championship meet (Regionals and/or JO’s, both Winter & Summer) is required.
Typhoon swimmers practice Fall-Summer (starting Week of Wed Sept 3rd) with 5 weeks +/- off between their Winter Championship meet(s) - usually the Regional Meet or State JO Meet - and the start of Spring practice, and 7 weeks +/- off between their Summer Championship Meet(s) – usually the LC Regional Meet or the LC State JO Meet – and the start of the following fall season. This group trains in the Summer, usually SC and LCM, and group fees for Typhoon include summer training!
Fall Practice Schedule:
Sunday 11:30am-1:15pm @ NAHS pool
Monday 6:30-7:45pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 6:30-7:45pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 2:00-3:30pm @ NAHS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/s
Winter practice schedule:
Sunday 11:30am-1:15pm @ NAHS pool
Monday 8:00-9:15pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 6:30-7:45pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 1:45-3:30pm @ NAHS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/s
4 water practices/week and possibly two 30 min dryland practices per week, Fall-Winter
3 water practices/week and possibly one 30 min dryland practice per week, Spring (drop Fri Swim & one Dry)
4 water practices/week, Summer
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $2320
Bombora
Lead Coach – Matthew Bernsdorf
This group is for skilled and experienced AG swimmers and includes HS swimmers. Endurance, speed and perfection of stroke mechanics are expected at this level, along with a year round commitment. Dryland training is a key component and a requirement as well, as much as we may provide it. Advanced training & racing concepts are introduced and reinforced. Consistent attendance & efforts at practice, along with regular participation in local and out-of-town meets is expected, at minimum one full weekend meet per month if offered, and attendance at Championship Meets (Regionals and/or JO’s, both Winter & Summer) is required.
Bombora swimmers practice Fall-Summer (starting Sat Aug 23rd) with 5 weeks +/- off between their Winter Championship meet(s) - usually the State JO Meet or Sr Circuit Meet - and the start of Spring practice and 6 weeks +/- off between their Summer Championship Meet(s) – usually the LC State JO Meet or Zones – and the start of the following fall season. This group trains in the Summer, usually SC and LCM, and group fees for this group include summer training!
Fall Practice Schedule:
Sunday 9:45-11:30am @ NA HS pool
Tuesday 6:30-7:45pm @ NA HS pool
Wednesday* 3:30-4:30pm @ NA HS pool
Thursday 5:15-6:15pm @ NA HS pool
Saturday* 10:15am-12:30pm @ NA HS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/s
Winter practice schedule:
Sunday 9:45-11:30am @ NAHS pool
Tuesday 8:00-9:15pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 7:45-9:15pm @ NAHS pool
Thursday 6:00-7:15pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 11:30am-1:45pm @ NAHS pool
Possible weekend dryland TBA, will piggyback swim practice/s
5 water practices/week and possibly two 30 min dryland practices per week, Fall-Winter
4 water practices/week and possibly one 30 min dryland practice per week, Spring (drop one Dry)
5 water practices/week, Summer
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $2600
Kahuna
Lead Coach – Jen Bernsdorf
This group is designed for our upper level MS & HS aged competitive swimmers and has attendance expectations for swimming and lifting workouts, as well as test sets and group expectations. Kahuna are also expected to attend the highest level team-attended championship meet(s) for which they qualify. Practices stress advanced conditioning, technique refinement and preparation for high-level championship competition. Swimmers are expected to have a purpose, a plan, & to give consistent efforts at each and every practice.
Kahuna swimmers practice Fall-Summer (starting Thurs Aug 21) with 4-5 weeks off between their Winter Championship meet(s) - usually the March Senior Circuit Meet and/or NCSA Jr. Nats - and the start of Spring practice, and 4 weeks +/- optionally off between their Summer Championship Meet(s) – usually the LC Senior Meet or Sectionals – and the start of the following fall season. This group trains Long Course in the Summer as available, and group fees for this group include summer training!
Fall Practice Schedule:
Sunday 7:30-9:45am @ NAHS pool
Monday 5:45-6:45am @ NAHS pool
3:30-4:30pm @ NAHS pool – girls w/HPG
4:30-5:30pm @ NAHS pool – boys w/HPG
4:45-5:45pm Girls Lift w/Elite
5:45-6:45pm Boys Lift w/Elite
Tuesday 5:45-6:45am @ NAHS pool
5:15-6:30pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Girls Lift w/Elite
6:30-7:30pm Boys Lift w/Elite
Thursday 6:15-7:45pm @ NAHS pool
Winter practice schedule:
Sunday 7:30-9:45am @ NAHS pool
Monday 4:00-5:00pm @ NAHS pool – girls w/HPG
5:00-6:00pm @ NAHS pool – boys w/HPG
5:15-6:15pm Girls Lift w/HPG
6:15-7:15pm Boys Lift w/HPG
Tuesday 5:45-6:45am @ NAHS pool
6:15-8:00pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Girls Lift w/HPG
6:30-7:30pm Boys Lift w/HPG
Thursday 7:15-9:15pm @ NAHS pool
Friday pm HS Team Practices
5 water practices per week and possibly 2 dryland practices per week, Fall-Winter
4 water practices per week and possibly 2 dryland practices per week, Spring
5 water practices per week and possibly 2 dryland practices per week, Summer
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $2885
HPG - High Performance Group
Head Coach – John Coffman
This group is designed for our most competitive swimmers and has minimum attendance requirements at swimming & lifting workouts, as well as test sets and group expectations that must be met. Swimmers in this group are generally highly competitive High School swimmers (multiple Sectional cuts and/or NCSA cut/s are the norm), and all should stay on track to achieve NCSA, Jr. National, Senior National and/or Olympic Trial qualification times. They are expected to attend the highest level team-attended championship meet(s) for which they qualify. Practices stress advanced conditioning, technique refinement and preparation for high school and collegiate championship competition. Swimmers are expected to have a purpose, a plan, & to give consistent efforts at each and every practice. All HPG swimmers should be both able and willing to meet expectations.
HPG swimmers practice Fall-Summer (starting Thurs Aug 21) with 2 to 3 weeks off between their Winter Championship meet(s) - usually the NCSA Jr. Nationals - and the start of Spring practice, and 1-3 weeks optionally off between their Summer Championship Meet(s) – usually Sectionals, Futures or Summer Nationals – and the start of the following fall season. This group trains Long Course in the Summer as available, and group fees for this group include summer training!
Additional requirements (attendance specifics, training journal completion & adherence, group meetings, etc) will be put in place as this and each new season is forming.
Fall Practice Schedule:
Sunday OFF
Monday 3:30-4:30pm @ NAHS pool – girls w/Kahuna
4:30-5:30pm @ NAHS pool – boys w/Kahuna
4:45-5:45pm Girls Lift w/Kahuna
5:45-6:45pm Boys Lift w/Kahuna
Tuesday 3:30-5:15pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 5:30-7:00am @ NAHS pool
5:30-6:30pm Girls Lift w/Kahuna
6:30-7:30pm Boys Lift w/Kahuna
Thursday 3:30-5:15pm @ NAHS pool
Friday 5:30-7:00am @ NAHS pool
3:30-5:00pm @ NAHS pool
Saturday 7:30-10:15am @ NAHS pool
Winter practice schedule:
Sunday OFF
Monday 4:00-5:00pm @ NAHS pool – girls w/Kahuna
5:00-6:00pm @ NAHS pool – boys w/Kahuna
5:15-6:15pm Girls Lift w/Kahuna
6:15-7:15pm Boys Lift w/Kahuna
Tuesday 4:00-6:15pm @ NAHS pool
Wednesday 5:30-7:00am @ NAHS pool
5:30-6:30pm Girls Lift w/Kahuna
6:30-7:30pm Boys Lift w/Kahuna
Thursday 4:00-6:00pm @ NAHS pool
Friday 5:30-7:00am @ NAHS pool
pm HS Team Practices
Saturday 7:30-10:30am @ NAHS pool
6-7 water practices per week and possible 2 dryland practices per week, Fall-Winter
5-6 water practices per week and possible 2 dryland practices per week, Spring
5+ water practices per week and possible 2 dryland practices per week, Summer
Program Fee (Group fee, Latex Team Cap, Team T-shirt) $3540
