2024 Before School Ends (through June 11th) Seniors 4:30-5:15 pm Mini-Marlins 5:15-5:45 pm Age Group 5:45-6:20 pm Juniors 6:20-7 pm The coaches will continue to make adjustments as we get to see more swimmers in the water. There will NOT BE ANY PRACTICE: June, 12th July, 4th July, 8th Beginning Thursday, June 13th: Monday-Friday Mini Marlins 8-8:35 am Age Group 8:35-9:15 am Juniors 9:15-10 am Seniors 10-11 am Swim group definitions: Mini-Marlins: May be brand new to swim team with little experience beyond lessons. Practices will focus of proper stroke instruction & diving, as well as teaching the basics of being a successful swimmer & teammate (e.g., meet preparation, team spirit, & proper nutrition).
Swimmers should be able to positively affirm the following statements: I can swim one length (25 meters) of the pool without assistance. I can swim basic front-crawl, breaststroke, or backstroke in order to move in the pool. Age-Group & Juniors: Should have some swimming experience, but not necessarily competitive experience. Practices will focus on the basic understanding of competitive swimming & work towards transitioning from technique/skill building to endurance & strength training over the course of the season. The importance of proper nutrition & rest will also be discussed & encouraged. Swimmers should be able to positively affirm the following statements: I can swim two lengths (50 meters) of the pool without stopping using freestyle, backstroke, & breaststroke. I can swim on the right side of the lane to avoid on-coming traffic (circle swimming). I know what to expect in a swim meet in terms of starting & finishing a race. I can dive into the water & I am learning/perfecting turns. My breaststroke & butterfly are legal (or almost legal) but need technique work. Senior: Should have competitive swim team experience (i.e., club, high school, or summer-Saturday meets). Practices will continue to focus on stroke technique while developing greater levels of speed, endurance, & strength. More time will be spent of the psychology of the sport & how a proper mindset will enhance race preparation. Nutrition & rest will continue to be encouraged. Swimmers should be able to positively affirm the following statements: I will set a good example for the younger swimmers on the team. I can swim at a sprint speed and keep up with practice intervals for my age-group. I can swim at least four lengths (100 meters) straight without stopping. I can do racing starts & turns between laps (both legally). I can do all four strokes legally & complete the individual medley (IM). |