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    

 

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     

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  

Coach:     

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    

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     

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

 

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     

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 

 

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

 

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 
     

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  

Coach:     

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

 

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.

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

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

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

 

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

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 & TimesBellevue 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.

 

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

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

 

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.

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

 

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

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

 

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.

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

 

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.

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