Gold Group

Eligibility 

-       Ages 10 & up

-       10 x 50 @ 1:00 freestyle

-        10 x 50's kick on 1:10

-       Legal and strong technique in all 4 strokes

-       Regularly attends swim meets

-       Good attendance in Silver Group

Practices

-       5 days/week, 1-1.5 hrs/session

-       Athletes should make 4-5 practices/week

-       Introductory dryland activities to begin build strength & flexibility

Emphasis

-       Continued technique development

-       Continued development of aerobic system

-       Exposure to advanced skill & speed work development/USRPT

Yardage

-       2000-4000 yards/session

-       Interval training and USRPT sessions are introduced

Performance Goals

-       Obtain at least 1 Junior Olympic standard

-       Continue to improve stroke technique

-       Begin to develop important skills: underwaters, turns, starts, race strategies, etc.

-       Begin to swim 100s of all strokes, 500 free style

-       Compete in most team events offered

Educational Objectives

-       Begin to think of the “bigger picture” with your swimming

        Where are you headed?

               Platinum Group

               High School team

Begin to set goals that are:

Realistic           

Measurable

Attainable

Group Dynamics

-       Begin to become independent in your training

-       Develop leadership in the group

-       Maintain positive relationships with coaches and athletes

-       Show team pride at all practices and meets