Ages 7-12
Silver (currently taking swimmers at CFBISD Natatorium and Bent Tree West)
Ages 10-14
This group is designed for swimmers who are more advanced in their skills and endurance. The minimum requirements for this group are three "10 & under BB" times. The emphasis in the SILVER group is the development of a more versatile swimmer who is skilled in all strokes at various distances. Time is spent on stroke, start and turn techniques, race strategy, and the endurance of training. These swimmers typically workout 3 to 5 nights per week and selected Saturday mornings for up to 1 1/2 hours. Monthly Dues $165.
Silver II Plus - TAGS Prep (CFBISD Natatorium and Bent Tree West)
Ages 11-12
This group is designed for swimmers who are more advanced in their skills and endurance. The minimum requirements for this group are three "11&12 A" times. The emphasis in the SILVER II Plus - TAGS Prep group is the development of a more versatile swimmer who is skilled in all strokes at various distances. Time is spent on stroke, start and turn techniques, race strategy, and the endurance of training. These swimmers typically workout 4 to 5 nights per week and selected Saturday mornings for up to 1 1/2 hours. Required attendance of minimum 85%. Monthly Dues $165.
Gold (currently taking swimmers at CFBISD Natatorium and Bent Tree West)
Ages 13+
This group is for the more serious swimmers who want to successfully compete in high school, regional, or state level competition. The minimum requirements for this group are three "13-14 BB" times and be age 13 or older. The emphasis in the GOLD group is a total swim training program, including, but not limited to, dry land training, nutrition, physiology, psychology, and fine tuning stroke techniques. These swimmers typically workout 4 to 5 nights per week and on scheduled Saturday mornings for up to 2 hours. Monthly Dues $190.
Nationals (currently taking swimmers at CFBISD Natatorium and Bent Tree West)
Ages 14+
This group is made up of the elite swimmers of the club. The emphasis is much the same as the Gold, but more intense and with more yardage. The goal of the swimmers in this group should be to compete on a National level. These swimmers typically workout five nights during the week, and selected Saturday mornings for up to 2 1/2 hours. Required attendance of minimum 85%. Monthly Dues $220.
Equipment Requirements by Group
Nationals | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Pre-Comp |
Kick board | Kick Board | Kick Board | Kick Board | Kick Board |
Fins | Fins | Fins | Fins | Fins |
Paddles (Red or Green - 0.5 or 1) | Paddles (Red or Green - 0.5 or 1) | Paddles (Red or Green - 0.5 or 1) | Paddles (Red - 0.5) | |
Pull Buoy | Pull Buoy | Pull Buoy | Jr. Pull Buoy | |
Snorkel | Snorkel | Snorkel | Jr. Snorkel | |
Old T-shirt | Old T-shirt | Old T-shirt | ||
Shoes (to be worn in the water) | Shoes (to be worn in the water) | Shoes (to be worn in the water) | ||
Goggles | Goggles | Goggles | Goggles | Goggles |
Cap | Cap | Cap | Cap | Cap |
Mesh Bag | Mesh Bag | Mesh Bag | Mesh Bag | Mesh Bag |
Nose Clip | Nose Clip | Nose Clip |