Black Group is more advanced than White Group, but still on the “developmental track” with majority emphasis on technique rather than performance/competition. Additional endurance is gained from a more extensive weekly practice schedule (6 practices each week at 1 and a half hours per practice). More advanced skill development is taught, with greater focus on all 4 competitive strokes. This group is primarily for 9-14 year olds.

In-School Practice Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 to 8:00 pm; Friday, 5:00 to 6:30 pm; Saturday, 8:15 to 9:45 am. Drylands are Monday through Thursday, 5:45 to 6:15 pm.

Summer Practice Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Friday, 8:30 to 10:00 am; Saturday, 8:15 to 9:45 am.

 

FAQs

What equipment is needed? Fins, Pull Bouy, Swim Suit, Goggles, Cap, Snorkel (Optional)
Where do I purchase equipment?

Our team dealer for all equipment is Swim and Tri.  You will receive a BXST team discount.

Their website is linked through our "Xtreme Swim Shop" tab.
How many practices should I attend? There are no attendance requirements, however swimmers should try to make at least four (4) practices a week. A swimmer's progression is directly proportional to attendance.
Should I swim meets? Yes, swimmers should swim a meet as soon as they feel ready. Competing gives the swimmer and the coach the best opportunity to witness objective progress (i.e. times).
How many meets should I swim? Swimmers should swim as many meets as they want, but all swimmers are asked to swim at least four (4) meets a season.
How do I sign up for a meet? Meet information will be emailed out to all team members. You can sign up for meets through the team website.
How do I get a team cap? BXST team caps are given to all swimmers when they join BXST.  Swimmers/families should ask Coach Scott for additional caps.
How do I get a team t-shirt? Each swimmer receives two shirts as part of their team registration fee. Parents can order shirts from Coach Scott with an email request. 
What are the requirements to move up to the next group?

Coaches take into consideration a swimmer's attendance, ability level, meet attendance and age when considering who is ready to move to Red Group.
When can a swimmer move up? Move ups will be discussed by coaches and communicated with swimmers and parents at the end of each season, Feb. and July, with some mid-season move ups occurring in Dec.
How do I compete in the Southeastern Championship Meet? Southeastern Championship time standards are reset every season.  Swimmers wanting to compete in Southeasterns must qualify by achieving a specific time standard for each event.  You can find the Southeastern time standards on our website under the "Swimmers' Info" tab.