Training Groups

Decisions on a swimmers group placement and/or advancement are exclusively made by the coaching staff, led by Coach Dave Moretz. Swimmers advance to the next level when it is appropriate with concern to their development and ability. Many factors are taken into consideration, such as age, practice and meet performances/attendance, technique, 
attitude, maturity, commitment, and ability to handle the next level. Swimmers should 
expect to spend an average of 1-3 years in each group.

Yellow Lane

Age Range: 7 – 12
Practices per week: 2 practices of 45 minutes each
Schedule: Group 1 = M/W @ 4:30-5:15 | Group 2 = T/Th @ 4:30-5:15
Attendance expectations: >50% practices per month
Meet Participation Expectation: Meet participation is encouraged, but not required
 
Requirements:
1.      Swim 25 yards of all 4 racing strokes with proper mechanics and timing
2.      Strong flutter kick
3.      Basic Streamline 

Bronze Lane

Age Range: 9 - 12
Practices per week: 3 practices of 45 minutes
Attendance expectations: >50% of practices per month
Schedule: Group 1 = M/W/F @ 5:15-6:00 | Group 2 = T/Th @ 5:15-6:00 F @ 4:30-5:15
Meet participation Expectations: Meet participation is encouraged, but not required
 
Requirements:
1.      Swim 50 yards of all 4 strokes legally
2.      Be able to swim 200 Free w/flip turns and streamline
3.      Be able to swim 4 x 50 flutter kicks on 1:35
4.      Be able to swim 4 x 50 free on 1:30

Silver Select Lane (Competition Focused):

Age Range: 10 - 12
Practices per week: 5 practices of 60 minutes
Attendance expectations: >60% of practices per month
Schedule: M - F @ 4:30 – 5:30
Meet participation Requirements: 2 meets per year (Families must be willing to travel to meets)
 
Requirements:
1.      Be able to swim 300 Free
2.      Be able to swim legal 100 IM < 1:45
3.      Be able to swim 5 x 50 free on 1:15
4.      Expected to do all turns in practice with proper under waters required by each stroke
5.      Know how to do a competitive dive

Gold Lane:

Age Range: 12 - 18
Practices per week: 5 practices of 60 minutes
Attendance expectations: >50% of practices per month
Meet participation Requirements: Meet participation is encouraged, but not required
Schedule: M - F @ 6:00 – 7:00
 
Requirements:
1.      Be able to swim 500 Free under 8:30
2.      Be able to swim legal 200 IM under 3:45
3.      Be able to swim 5 x 50 free on 1:05

 

Gold Select Lane (Competition Focused):

Age Range: 13 - 18
Practices per week: 5 practices of 90 minutes
Attendance expectations: >50% of practices per month
Schedule: M - F @ 5:30 – 7:00
Meet participation Requirements: 4 meets per year (Families must be willing to travel to meets)
 
Requirements:
1.      Be able to swim 500 Free under 7:30
2.      Be able to swim legal 200 IM under 3:15
3.      Be able to swim 5 x 100 free on 1:45