The Seahorse group is for beginner swimmers.  

The group focuses on stroke development and the fundamentals for swimming.  

Northwest pool (up to 10 feet deep) as well as a tot pool may be used.  

For swimmers 8 and under.

Squids:  3-4 practices attended per week

The Squids practice group is a continuation of the Seahorse group.  

Still for some beginner to intermediate swimmers, typically the Squids will be at a more intermediate level and go to local competitions.  

This group introduces diving and swim sets to help further develop our young athletes.  

 Practices are 45 min to 1 hour long.  For swimmers 8 and under.  

White: 3-5 practices attended per week

The White group is for the intermediate athlete.  

Swimmers are introduced to interval training. 

Swimmers will know all strokes by this group but continue to refine them.  

Practices are at Northwest pool Monday-Friday and Saturday.  

Athletes in this group should be 9-12 years old.   

All practices are 1hour to 1hour 15 min. 

Blue: 4-6 practices attended per week

The Blue group is for intermediate to advanced age group swimmers  

Swimmers in this group actively participate in swim meets on a regular basis.  

Advanced age group drills and training techniques are used on a regular basis.  

Practices are typically 1hr 30min each.  

Athletes in this group are typically 11-14 years old.

Junior Group: 5-6 practices attended per week

The Junior Groups serve two purposes.  

Junior group swimmers are competitive age group swimmers that maintain at least 5 practices per week and have Junior Olympic times.  

The Junior group swimmers are eligible for team travel, training trips, and team activities.  

Practices are 1 hour 30min to 2hrs.  

Athletes are 11 to 14.

Pre Senior 6 practices per week offered

The Pre Senior group is for the more mature swimmers that do not meet the time standards or practice requirements of the Senior Group.

Senior: 7-8 practices attended per week

The Senior Group is the most advanced practice swim group that we currently offer.  

This group specializes in advanced athlete training.  

Swimmers should be proficient in all strokes, able to do interval training, and compete in swim meets regularly.  

Swimmers in this group also will be put on a weight program and lift weights up to 3 times per week.  

Senior group athletes maintain at least 6 practices per week and are eligible for team travel and team travel activities.  

Senior Group members also have at least 3 Senior or 1 Senior 2 time standard.    

Athletes are 13 and up.

Masters:  6 practices per week offered

For the athletes that would like to continue training after age group for competition or fitness.  

Specializing in aerobic sets, this group is perfect for the ex competitive swimmer.  

Practices are Monday-Friday at Northwest 6:00pm-7:30pm as well as Saturday 10-12 and Sunday at 10-12pm.  

Athletes are 19 and over.

Caughlin Club is located  at:

4100  Caughlin Parkway

Reno, NV 89509

(775) 747-6006

Idlewild is located  at:

1805 Idlewild Drive

Reno, NV 89509

(775) 334-2267

North West Pool is located  at:

2925 Apollo Way

Reno, NV 89503

(775) 334-2203