Wave Teens focuses on continued stroke and turn work, building strength through dryland, and the opportunity of moving to either Pre-Senior or the Senior group. Athletes that are 13 and over who have not achieved the requirements for the Pre Senior and Senior group, have an opportunity to do so in this group. This group emphasizes the core standards of competitive swimming and aims to provide continued coaching guidance so athletes can take the next steps in their competitive careers. 

GOALS:

• Develop a greater understanding of swimming technique
• Practice sportsmanship skills
• Being able to read a clock
• Learning and understanding how to “lead” a lane
• Introduce dryland to athletes and understanding proper form
• Working on achieving “BB” time standards (Zone 1 North Championships qualifier)
• Knowing and understanding what time standards are
• Knowing and understanding what a best time is 

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ages 13&Up
• Minimum of 60% attendance
• Participate in swim meets
• Participate in dryland

MOVE UP REQUIREMENTS TO PRE-SENIOR:

• Minimum of 3 ‘B’ times (USA Swimming)

MOVE UP REQUIREMENTS TO SENIOR:

• 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)