The Columbia River Swim Team offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Columbia River Swim Team is to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.
Please call us at 360-770-1014 to schedule a tryout, or [email protected] to send us an email request for more information.
| Pre-comp Group This is our entry level group. An athlete needs to have swim lessons prior to this group From the Pre-comp group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group focus mainly on learning four legal competitive strokes, having fun, and perfecting start and turn technique. From the Bronze group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group are usually at least 10 years old and have completed the Silver Group move-up skills list. This group is exposed to training for the first time while trying to prepare for the 200 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley races. Competing at swim meets is highly encouraged at a rate of about once per month.
Minimum age for entry into this group is 10 years old. Athletes entering this group must display a desire to begin training on a more committed basis. Competition at swim meets is expected in this group. Training takes precedence for the first time in their development. Athletes in this group train for the 200 Individual Medley and 500 Freestyles. Workout Days/Times: M-F @ 6-7:50 Minimum age for entry into this group is 11 (girls) or 12 (boys). Athletes entering the Pre- Senior group must display a strong desire to perform at the highest level they are capable of. Training is geared towards individual talents, although a strong aerobic endurance factor is present. Athletes in the Senior group are directed towards making their NW Sectional Time Standards. Minimum training sets include: 10x100 @ 1:30 Pre-Senior Group Coach: Darlene Lumbard Dryland: TBA Sat: 8-10 am (non meet wk ends)
Minimum criteria for entry is (1) State times, Sectional times, Regional times, and a desire to be competitive on a Senior proformance level. and National level. This group focuses on training and advanced technique. Minimum training sets for entry include: 15x100 @ 1:25 Senior Group Coach: Darlene/Doug Lumbard Dryland: 3:45 PM daily Non Meet weekend saturday practice from 8-10 am |
