SENIOR (SR)

The Senior Group is a year round, committed group, who every day shows and develops their passion for swimming. It is the top tier training group at PSL. Group members are committed to developing exemplary team culture and being team leaders amongst their peers and younger teammates alike. Athletes in this group are committed to qualifying for and attending the highest possible championship meet. Athletes who are unable to maintain the group standards over the course of a trimester will be asked to meet with the coaching staff to discuss possible group reassignment.

 

 

GOALS

  • To be the competitive leaders of PSL
  • SafeSport Goal - establishing leadership and time management skills
  • Commitment to a 4 year college/university swim team
  • Leadership/role modeling amongst peers and younger teammates

 

CHARACTERISTICS

  • High school age and above (minimum age 14)
  • Multiple 'BB' times (Zone 1 North Championships qualifier)
  • At least one Senior Open/Senior 2 qualifying time standard (if 50FR, must have the 50 plus another event)
  • Minimum 85% attendance
  • Athlete-driven communication
  • Attendance in ALL competitions on the PSL calendar
  • Participate in PSL dryland

Members of all Pride, Wave, Pre-Senior & Senior groups are expected to participate in PSL's Team-Hosted Meets. PSL typically hosts USA Swimming Meets on weekends in November, February & March. Meet participation expectations for all other meets vary by training group.

 
FAMILY EXPECTATIONS Updated for the 2025-2026 Season
  • Support athlete-driven, team-focused experience as led by the coaching staff
  • Support development of independent, team-minded young athletes
  • Family volunteering: Seniors 14 hours per session (42 hours per season). Sessions run September-December, January-April, and May-August.
  • All families with athletes participating in a home meet are required to work a minimum of two shifts (approximately four hours total) per meet. Note: Marshalls & Officials are waived from this requirement. Marshals may work one shift.
  • USA Swimming Officials in good standing may work or train to satisfy team service hours

  • All families with athletes participating in an away meet are required to work a minimum of one shift per day. Note: Officials are waived from this requirement.

  • Any outstanding hours from a given session will be charged at the start of each new session (January 1st, May 1st, and September 1st).  Accounts will be charged $40 per outstanding service hour.
  • Please see PSL Handbook for additional Volunteer Requirements. 
  • Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
FEES
  • $120 Annual PSL Team Registration updated for the 2025-2026 season
  • $89 Annual USA Swimming Membership
  • $220 per month Practice Dues (excluding meet entry fees)
PRACTICE TIMES
Practice times subject to change. 
  • Monday/Wednesday: 4:30-5:10pm dryland, 5:10-7:00pm swim 
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 5:45-7:15am swim
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 4:30-5:20pm dryland, 5:20-7:00pm swim 
  • Friday: 5:00-7:00pm swim 
  • Saturday: 6:00-8:00am swim 
REQUIRED PRACTICE EQUIPMENT
  • PSL Team Cap
  • Well-fitted swim suit (recommended one-piece for females, brief or jammer for males)
  • Kickboard
  • Short Fins - Arena Powerfin Pro or similar
  • Paddles - 2 Pairs (Strapped Paddles and Strapless Paddles)
  • Swimmer Snorkel
  • Mesh bag (recommended)
  • Conejo Swimworks - Team Apparel (team store for parkas, backpacks and more)
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