GROUPS/PRACTICE TIMES

Ozark Tiger Shark practices have been split into designated groups to best use the limited pool space and time that we must work with. All groups will have assigned practice times. Groups Blue and above must be registered with USA Swimming. See “Payments and Fees” section for more information on the pricing of each group.

To join our swim team you must first complete a swimmer evaluation with Coach Tahyani. Swimmers will be asked to swim several different sets and then your coach will determine which group will be appropriate to start. Email Coach Tahyani at [email protected] to set up a time for your swimmer's evaluation.

Equipment listed is required for each group. See our team store for coach recommendations on certain equipment.

PREP 1 

Monday 5:30-6:30PM

Friday 4:30 – 5:30PM

Saturday 8:15- 9:00AM

Equipment: Team suit, team cap, goggles, water Bottle.

Athletes are competent in freestyle and backstroke plus have knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Coaching will focus on developing proper body position, kicking, and stroke skills. Practices are up to 1 hour; 3 times per week. Swimmers will be in PREP until ready to join Club groups. They will not be able to swim USA meets.

PREP 2

Wednesday 5:30-6:30PM

Friday 5:30 – 6:30PM

Saturday 9:00-9:45AM

Equipment: Team suit, team cap, goggles, water Bottle.

Athletes are competent in freestyle and backstroke plus have knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Coaching will focus on developing proper body position, kicking, and stroke skills.  Practices are up to 1 hour; 3 times per week. Swimmers will be in PREP until ready to join Club groups. They will not be able to swim USA meets.

Blue Sharks

Monday-Thursday 4:30-5:30PM

Equipment: Team suit, team cap, goggles, kickboard, fins, water bottle

Athletes are competent in freestyle and backstroke plus have a knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Coaching will focus on developing proper body position, kicking, and stroke skills. Other skills such as starts and turns will also be developed. Blue Sharks will be able to swim in USA Swimming sanctioned competitions upon coaches’ approval. Practices are 1 hour; 4 times per week.

Reef Sharks

Monday-Thursday 5:30 – 6:30PM

Saturday 8:00-9:00AM

Dryland: Wed 6:45-7:15PM

Equipment: Team suit, team cap, goggles, fins, kickboard, snorkel, pull bouy, paddles, water bottle

Athletes have learned the basic fundamentals of swimming in the Blue Sharks group. In this level swimmers will be introduced and exposed to interval training, dryland workouts, and race strategies. Reef Sharks will be able to swim in USA Swimming sanctioned competitions upon coaches’ approval. Practices are 1 to 1.5 hours; 5 times per week.

Hammerhead Sharks

Monday-Thursday 4:30 – 5:30PM

Dryland: Tuesday/Thursday 5:45-6:15PM

Saturday 7:00-8:00AM

Equipment: Team suit, team cap, goggles, fins, kickboard, snorkel, pull buoy, paddles, water bottle

Athletes will continue to work and focus on stroke technique, interval training, as well as starts, turns, and finishes. Practices will be focused on endurance and training. Hammerhead Sharks will be able to swim in USA Swimming sanctioned competitions upon coaches’ approval. Practices are 1 to 1.5 hours; 5 times per week.

Mako Sharks

Monday-Friday 5:30-6:30PM

Dryland: Monday/Wednesday 6:40-7:30PM

Saturday 7:00-9:00AM

Equipment: Team suit, team cap, goggles, fins, kickboard, snorkel, pull buoy, paddles, drag suit, water bottle

Athletes in this group are those who have committed to the sport and considered “elite” swimmers. Swimmers continue to focus on stroke technique, and endurance/intensity training. An Athlete, Parent, Coach meeting is required for admittance. Mako Sharks will be able to swim in USA Swimming sanctioned competitions. Practices are 1 hour; 6 times per week.

Great White Sharks

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:30 – 6:30PM

Dryland: Monday/Wednesday 6:40-7:30PM

Saturday 7:00 – 9:00AM

Equipment: Team suit, team cap, goggles, fins, kickboard, snorkel, pull buoy, paddles, drag suit, water bottle

Elite Athletes in our “senior” group will regularly compete at meets and practice daily. This group will increase the level of intensity looking toward a higher level of competition. An Athlete, Parent, Coach meeting is required for admittance. Great White Sharks will race in USA swimming sanctioned competitions. Practices are 2 hours; 6 times per week including seasonal 2-a-days.