BCST TRAINING GROUP DESCRIPTIONS
SENIOR PROGRAM: NATIONAL GROUP
| Coach: Abi Liu |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: M-F 3:45-5:45pm, M&W 5-7am, Sat 8:30-10:30am Dryland: Tu/Th 6-7pm, Sat 7:15-8:15am |
| Minimum Requirements:
- High school age (14-18 years old)
- Single-sport athlete
- At least one Futures qualification (within 10% for boys), Close to Junior National qualifications in multiple events
- The final decision for selection to the National Group is at the discretion of the Head Coach
- After a formal interview with each swimmer and their parents
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| Goals:
- The goal of the National is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Strong team dynamic will be emphasized to prepare swimmers for collegiate swimming careers
- Swimmers will target Olympic Trial, National, U.S. Open and Junior National qualifications, as well as selection to the Junior National Team and National and Diversity Select Camps
- Swimmers are expected to attend all meets not limited to: select national meets (qualifiers), Sectional (summer, winter) and TYR Pro series (qualifiers), Invitational and Senior meets
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| Practice Attendance: 100% with all absences approved by the Head Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Head Coach in advance Gear: kickboard, fins, paddles, snorkel, tempo trainer, competition team suits and team apparel as specified by the Head Coach |
SENIOR PROGRAM: SENIOR PERFORMANCE GROUP
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Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: M/Tu/Th/F 3:45-5:45pm, M&W 5-7am, Sat 8:30-10:30am Dryland: M&W 6-7pm, Fri 6-7pm |
| Minimum Requirements:
- High school age (14-18 years old)
- Preferably a single-sport athlete
- Close to Futures and/or multiple Senior Sectionals qualifications (within 10% for boys)
- The final decision for selection to the Senior Performance Group is at the discretion of the group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Senior Performance Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Strong team dynamic will be emphasized to prepare swimmers for collegiate swimming careers and/or successful professional careers outside of the pool.
- Swimmers will target Senior Sectionals, Futures, Pacific Northwest All-Stars, Age Group Zones and Junior National qualifications
- Swimmers are expected to attend all meets not limited to: select national meets (qualifiers), Sectional (summer, winter), Invitationals, and LSC Championship meets
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| Practice Attendance: 90% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Snorkels, fins, paddles, and team suit |
SENIOR PROGRAM: SENIOR 1 GROUP
| Coach: Kara Forbis |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: Mon 5-7am, Tu/Th/Fri 5:45-7:30pm, Wed 3:45-5:15pm, Sat 10:30am-12:30pm Dryland: M&W 4:30-5:30pm, Sat 9:15-10:15am |
| Minimum Requirements:
- High school age (14-18 years old)
- Preferably a single-sport athlete
- Close to Senior Sectional and/or Age Group Regionals qualifications (within 10% for boys) in multiple events
- The final decision for selection to the Senior 1 Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Senior 1 Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Strong team dynamic will be emphasized to prepare swimmers for collegiate swimming careers and/or successful professional careers outside of the pool.
- Swimmers will target Senior Sectionals, Futures, Pacific Northwest All-Stars, Age Group Zones and Junior National qualifications
- Swimmers are expected to attend all meets not limited to: Senior Sectionals, Age Group Regionals, Invitationals and LSC Championships
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| Practice Attendance: 85% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Snorkels, fins, paddles, and team suit |
SENIOR PROGRAM: SENIOR 2 GROUP
| Coach: Kara Forbis |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: M/Fr 5-7am, Wed 7:30-9pm,Th 5:45-7:30pm, Sat 8:45-10:15am Dryland: Tu/Th 4:30-5:30pm, Fri 4:15-5:15pm |
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| Minimum Requirements:
- High school age (14-18 years old)
- Ideal for multi-sport athlete and those with multiple academic & extracurricular activities
- The final decision for selection to the Senior 2 Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Senior 2 Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Forming and contributing to a strong group dynamic is a primary focus
- Swimmers will target PNS time standards
- Swimmers are expected to attend any meets they can
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| Practice Attendance: 75% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Snorkels, fins, buoy, and paddles |
AGE GROUP PROGRAM: PREP GROUP
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Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: Mon/Tu/W/Th 5:30-7:30pm, Fri 5-7am, Sat 10:30am-12:30pm Dryland: Wed 4-4:45,Fr 4:15-5:15 Sat 9:15-10:15am |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Middle school age (12-14 years old)
- Single - sport athletes
- Age Group PNS in multiple events
- The final decision for selection to the Prep Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Prep Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Contributing to a strong team dynamic will be emphasized to prepare swimmers for the transition to senior swimming.
- Swimmers will target Age Group PNS, Senior Sectionals, Zones, and Futures time standards as well as pushed to apply for Zone and Diversity Select Camps
- Swimmers are expected to attend all meets not limited to: PNS, Sectional, Zone, and National meets.
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| Practice Attendance: 95% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Snorkels, fins, buoys, and paddles |
AGE GROUP PROGRAM: CHAMP GROUP
| Coach: Dwight Anderson |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: Mon/Wed/Fr 5:45-7:15pm, Tu/Th 7:15-9pm, Sun 8 - 10am Dryland: Mon 4:30-5:15pm and Wed 4:45-5:30pm |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Middle school age (11-14 years old)
- Multiple PNS GOLD qualifying times
- 12x100’s Free @1:45 and 12x100’s IM @2:00
- The final decision for selection to the Champ Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Champ Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Strong team dynamic, stroke technique, racing skills, goal setting, and work ethic will be emphasized to prepare swimmers for the senior swimming careers.
- Swimmers will target PNS and Regional Championship meets
- Swimmers are expected to attend all Championship meets
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| Practice Attendance: 80% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Snorkels, fins, and paddles |
AGE GROUP PROGRAM: REGIONAL GROUP
| Coach: Dwight Anderson |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: Mon/Tu/Wed/Th/Fr 7:15-9pm, Sun 8-10am Dryland: Mon/Wed 6:15-7pm |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Middle school age (11-13 years old)
- Multiple 2024 Winter SCY PNS qualifying times
- 12x100’s Free @1:35 and 12x100’s IM @1:45
- The final decision for selection to the Regional Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Regional Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Strong team dynamic, stroke technique, racing skills, goal setting, and work ethic will be emphasized to prepare swimmers for the senior swimming careers.
- Swimmers will target PNS, Regional, and Zones Championship meets
- Swimmers are expected to attend all Championship meets unless absence approved by coach in advance
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| Practice Attendance: 80% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Snorkels, fins, and paddles |
AGE GROUP PROGRAM: DIVISIONAL GROUP
| Coach: Gage Fouse |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: Tu/Th 6:15-7:30pm and Sun 11:30-1pm |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Middle school age (11-14 years old)
- Be able to complete a legal 200IM
- Able to swim continuous 200 SCM Free and 100 SCM of breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly with legal strokes.
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| Goals:
- Knowledge of personal best times and improvement of those times throughout the year
- Develop technique and endurance base
- Achieve Gold time standards
- Be able to complete 10x100 Free @2:00
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| Practice Attendance: 95% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Training equipment, team suits and apparel as specified by the Group Coach |
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM: ORANGE GROUP
| Coach: Dwayne Stewart |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: M/W/F 7:15-9:00pm, Sat 12:30-2pm Dryland: 15 minutes of on deck dryland before every practice |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Elementary school age (9-11 years old)
- Swimmers are encouraged to participate in other sports if they are still able to attend 4 practices per week.
- Should have Gold standards and multiple Winter SCY PNS Qualifying times with goal of qualifying for Age Group Regionals.
- 8 x 100’s SCM @1:50
- The final decision for selection to the Orange Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Orange Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials while developing their technique and stamina.
- Strong team dynamic will be emphasized to develop camaraderie and a love for the sport while preparing for the Age Group Program.
- Swimmers will target PNS time standards and possible Age Group Regionals or Age Group Zones.
- Swimmers should attend all qualified meets not limited to: Age Group Regionals, Invitational Meets, and LSC Championships.
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| Practice Attendance: Swimmers should attend all practices offered to them Meet Attendance: Swimmers should try to attend all meets in which they qualify to compete Gear: Team suit / cap, kick board (optional), snorkel, training fins, and team apparel as specified by the group coach |
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM: GOLD GROUP
| Coach: Gage Fouse |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: Gold 1: Mon/Wed/Fri 6:15-7:30, Sunday 10:11:30 Gold 2: M/Tu/Th 7:30-8:45pm, Sunday 10:11:30 |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Elementary school age (8-11 years old)
- Single-sport athlete
- Be able to complete a legal 100IM and 100 Free continuous
- Achieve PNS Gold standards
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Gold Group is for swimmers to achieve competitive successes at their highest potentials
- Basic use of the pace clock
- Swimmers will be taught to be aware of their best times and to swim for personal improvement
- Must have the ability to complete 8 x 100 SCM Free @2:30
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| Practice Attendance: 95% with all absences approved by the Group Coach in advance Meet Attendance: 100% unless approved by the Group Coach in advance Gear: Training equipment, team suits, and team apparel as specified by the Group Coach |
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM: SILVER GROUP
| Coach: Dwayne Stewart |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: Tu/Th/F 5:15-6:15pm |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Elementary school age (7-9 years old)
- Encouraged to participate in other sports as well
- The final decision for selection to the Silver Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Silver Group is for swimmers to learn how to become a competitive swimmer while developing the technical skills that will be needed in their future swimming.
- Strong team dynamic will be emphasized to develop camaraderie and a love for the sport.
- Swimmers will target Silver and possibly some Gold time standards
- Swimmers should try to attend all meets in which they qualify to compete.
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| Practice Attendance: Should try to attend 3 practices per week Meet Attendance: Should attend all meets that are available for them to swim Gear: Team suit / cap, kick board (optional), snorkel, training fins, and team apparel as specified by the group coach |
DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM: BRONZE GROUP
| Coach: Dwayne Stewart |
Practice Location & Times: Bellevue Club Pool: M/W 5:15-6:15pm and Fri 4:15-5:15pm |
| Minimum Requirements:
- Elementary school age (6-8 years old)
- Must have ability to swim all 4 competitive strokes and should have legal breaststroke kick.
- Encouraged for participate in other sports as well
- The final decision for selection to the Bronzae Group is at the discretion of the Group Coach
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| Goals:
- The goal of the Bronze Group is for swimmers to learn how to become a competitive swimmer while developing the technical skills that will be needed in their future swimming.
- Strong team dynamic will be emphasized to develop camaraderie and a love for the sport.
- Swimmers will target Silver and possibly some Gold time standards
- Swimmers should try to attend all meets in which they qualify to compete.
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| Practice Attendance: Should try to attend 3 practices per week Meet Attendance: Should attend all meets that are available for them to swim Gear: Team suit / cap, kick board (optional), snorkel, training fins, and team apparel as specified by the group coach |
Training Group Descriptions:
2024-2025 Season