WAR EAGLE AQUATIC CLUB

 

Senior Program The Senior Group consists of the club's elite senior swimmers. Swimmers in this group strive to achieve time standards that will allow them to compete at the regional and national level within USA Swimming. Advanced skill development will continue to be refined with an increased emphasis on challenging aerobic and anaerobic training. Leadership skills are introduced and expected to be implemented. Dryland conditioning is part of the training program. Swimmers are expected to attend most practices, all meets, and other mandatory events as they are setting an example for the rest of the team.  
 
*Ages 14-18
 
Age Group Program  The main focus of the Age Group is increased skill and technique development. Swimmers will focus on proper stroke mechanics in all four strokes as well as starts and turns. Swimmers will have an understanding of the importance of correct head and body positions, use of a strong and consistent kick for all four strokes, and streamlining. Swimmers will be introduced to more advanced drills for each stroke. Swimmers will be introduced to basic goal setting, basic race strategies, and pacing. Swimmers will continue to learn about good sportsmanship, respect for their competitors, respect for coaches and for their teammates. 

*Ages 10-14
 
Novice Program The Novice Group consists of young age group swimmers. The main focus of the Novice group is general skill and technique development. Swimmers will learn the importance of correct head and body position, a strong consistent kick, streamlining, and basic drills for each stroke as well as improved starts and turns. Coaches will instruct proper workout habits and behavior, lane etiquette and clock reading.  
 
*Ages 7-10

Tiny Eaglets  The Tiny Eaglets consist of our youngest members learning to master the very basics of the swimming strokes. The Eaglet Group will focus on becoming comfortable in the water while gaining the stamina and strength needed to appropriately swim each of the four strokes.

*Ages 6 & under

*Swimmers will be placed in groups based on ability. The ages represented are estimated ages based on typical swimmer development.