ACAC TRAINING GROUP DESCRIPTIONS:
For more information about practice times and locations click here. For equipment requirements - scroll down. For information about our adult training group, please see our Super Senior Group information page.
| Group | Description | Cost |
| Silver | Silver is 10 & Under athletes who may be new or further developing skills. The focus of this group is fun, skill development, proper technique/legal strokes, character development (patience, good sportsmanship, etc), communication, and development of healthy, strong, technically sound, fast athletes. 5 practices/week with Drylands. Meet participation is optional. Parent/Athlete/Coach communication is required for meet participation. Goals Meetings are encouraged. Heja is recommended for athletes and required for parents. | $1,155 |
| Red | Red is 11 & Under athletes who may be newer or further developing skills. The focus of this group is fun, skill development, proper technique/legal strokes, character development (patience, good sportsmanship, etc), communication, and development of healthy, strong, technically sound, fast athletes. Minimum practice attendance is encouraged at 70%. 5 practices/week with Drylands. Meet participation at Lois Weir Meet is required, other meets are encouraged but not required. Parent/Athlete/Coach communication is required for meet participation. Goals Meetings are encouraged. Heja is recommended for athletes and required for parents. | $1,890 |
| Black | Black is 11-14 Age Group athletes with a focus on skill development, good sportsmanship, mental and physical fortitude, strong communication, goals, and development of healthy, confident, technically sound, and fast athletes. Minimum practice attendance is encouraged at 70%. 5 Practices/week with drylands. Meet participation at Lois Weir Meet is required, other meets are encouraged but not required. Parent/Athlete/Coach communication is required for meet participation. Goals Meetings are encouraged. Heja is recommended for athletes and required for parents. | $2,100 |
| Senior | Senior is high school-aged athletes and/or meet qualifiers with a focus on developing leadership, maturity, mental and physical fortitude, communication, and dedication to their goals. Meet participation at some level is required in addition to Lois Weir. Practice attendance minimum expectation is 80%, and there are 9 practices/week with drylands practices and 2 weights practices (Planet Fitness). For athletes new to Senior group, practice expecation is on a graduated schedule (Please see a coach). Parent/Athlete/Coach communication is required on Heja for missed practices (including planned vacations) and meet participation. Goal Meetings are required and will be scheduled directly with the coach. Heja is required for athletes and parents. | $2,520 |
Fees cover both short course and long course training seasons and may be paid in one installment or monthly.
*Cost above reflects 10% discount if fees are paid in full at the time of registration.
**Multiple athlete discount available for families with more than 1 Athlete. See Fees tab.
***Membership fees do not include costs associated with swim meets (coaching fees, event costs, or travel), One-Time Addtional Membership Fee ($75 for 3 t-shirts, 1 team swim cap, and communication platform), or USA Swimming Membership Registration fees (paid separately by athlete).*** See Fees tab.
2025-2026 Equipment list (Sponsorship to be ARENA and Team Store SwimOutlet beginning 09/01/2025):
Silver & Red : Long Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle
Black: Snorkel, StrokeMaker Paddles (Size 1 or smaller), Band, Pull Buoy, Long Fins, Kickboard, Mesh Bag, and Water Bottle
Senior: ARENA PowerFins, Band, Kickboard, StrokeMaker Paddles (Size 1 or smaller), Band, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, Mesh Bag, and Water Bottle
