Senior Group/Sectional

This group maintains an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance and racing skills. Further emphasis is placed on stroke technique, interval training and pacing, and aerobic development. Swimmers must show competency in these skills as well as demonstrate a respectful and positive attitude to all team members at practices and swim meets. We encourage and teach a lifelong love and appreciation of the sport as we introduce this group to more rigorous training, preparing them to compete at the Junior Olympic meets. Group goals include consistent practice attendance and meet attendance. This group swims five days a week, meet participation is encouraged and meets are offered approximately every 4-6 weeks. Typical ages: 12-16.

Prerequisite: Coach Recommendation; proved competitive performance 

Equipment:  Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kick Board, TYR Crossblade Training Swim Fins 2.0 (no surf fins), Water Bottle, Goggles, Swim Cap.

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This is the perfect group for the athlete that wants to stay in shape for other sports (such as water polo, track, etc.) and does not want to participate in the competitive swim program*.  Practices are 45 minutes and offered 4x a week, attention to stroke details are emphasized with endurance training.  Athlete's must be at least 12 years old to register for this group.  Athlete's must be registered with USA Swimming.

Athlete's must be able to swim 200+ yards freestyle and 50+ yards Backstroke.  This is not a learn to swim group or lesson group.

*Should the athlete decide to participate in swim meets, the swimmer will need to transfer to either Silver, Gold or Senior groups and meet the minimum swim requirement for those groups.

Equipment:  Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kick Board, TYR Crossblade Training Swim Fins 2.0 (no surf fins), Water Bottle, Goggles, Swim Cap.

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Silver Group

This group builds upon the fundamental swimming skills learned in the Bronze Group.  This is a competitive group that teaches intervals, challenging workouts, improvement of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, finishes, and racing strategies. We emphasize stroke technique, teamwork, basic training etiquette and behavior. This group will develop a focused mindset to perform in a competitive environment and establish a commitment to competitive goals through consistent practice attendance. Meet participation is encouraged and meets are offered approximately every 4-6 weeks.  Typical age range in Silver: 8-12

 Prerequisite: Swimmer must be legal in all four competitive strokes.

• Ages 10 & U: 50 Free, 50 Back, 25 Breaststroke, 25 Butterfly, 3 x 50 coach's choice (time component).
• Ages 11-12: 100 Free, 100 Back, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Butterfly, 3 x 50 coach's choice (time component).

Equipment:  Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Flexfins 2.0 (no surf fins), Goggles, Swim Cap and Water Bottle.

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Bronze is our entry level TEAM group, introducing young athletes to the world of competitive swimming! Through the application of drills/skills/repeating of sound, basic swimming fundamentals and race strategies, our Bronze athletes are taught an appreciation of the sport from an early age! Practices last 45 minutes, 3 times per week.  Meets are offered approximately every 6 weeks. All four competitive strokes must be performed legally for 25 yards (ages 10& under) and 50 yards (ages 11 &up) for entry onto our Silver group. Typical age: 6-11 years old. Athlete's 5 year's old are accepted on the team if they can meet the minimum swim requirements.

MINIMUM Swim Requirements:

• 25 yards legal freestyle (with side breathing) and 10 yards legal backstroke for children 6-8)
• 50 yards legal freestyle (with side breathing) and 50 yards legal backstroke for children 9-11)