Group Descriptions

Please note that these standards represent the minimum requirements. Advancement within the group is at the coach’s discretion and is based on various factors, including physical skills, mental & emotional skills, and team & training habits. The skills an athlete should demonstrate are including, but not limited to; team sportsmanship, commitment, punctuality, work ethic, maturity, coachability, resilience, focus, technique, endurance, coordination, etc.

Group Name Minimum Expectations for Entrance Practices offered per week Average # of practices suggested per week Practice Length Meet Participation Monthly Group Fee
White (8&U) Can swim a 25 of FR & BK 2 2 45 minutes in water, 15 minutes of technique MSA Marlin Meets $70 1st & 2nd
$30 3rd & additional
$15 Facility Use
Yellow (8&U) Can swim a 100 IM & 50 of all 4 strokes 3 3 45 minutes in water, 15 minutes of technique MSA Marlin Meets $85 1st & 2nd
$45 3rd & additional
$15 Facility Use
Blue (9-10) Can legally swim 50 of all 4 strokes, 200 IM, 200 FR

6 x 100 FR on 2:15
4 x 100 IM on 2:30
10 x 50 kick on :80		 5 3+ 60 minutes in water, 15 minutes of technique / dryland MSA Marlin Meets, 2 Invitational Meets $105 1st & 2nd
$65 3rd & additional
$15 Facility Use
Bronze (10-12)

8 x 100 FR on 2:00
4 x 100 IM on 2:15
10 x 50 kick on :70

 5 4+ 60 minutes in water, 15 minutes of technique / dryland MSA Marlin Meets, 2 Invitational Meets $105 1st & 2nd
$65 3rd & additional
$15 Facility Use
Silver (11-13) 10 x 100 FR on 1:45
5 x 100 IM on 2:00
12 x 50 kick on :70		 6 4+ 30 minutes dryland, 120 minutes in water MSA Marlin Meets, 3-4 Invitational Meets, Qualfied National Level Meets $115 1st & 2nd
$80 3rd & additional
$15 Facility Use
Junior Gold (12-15)

12 x 100 FR on 1:35
4 x 100 IM on 1:50
10 x 50 kick on :60
10 x 50 pull on :60

 6 5+ 30 minutes dryland, 120 minutes in water MSA Marlin Meets, Invitational Meets, Qualfied National Level Meets $125 1st & 2nd
$100 3rd & additional
$15 Facility Use
Gold (15+)

12 x 100 FR on 1:30
6 x 100 IM on 1:45
12 x 50 kick on :60
12 x 50 pull on :60

 6 5+ 30 minutes dryland, 120 minutes in water MSA Marlin Meets, Invitational Meets, Qualfied National Level Meets $125 1st & 2nd
$100 3rd & additional
$15 Facility Use