SETS Training Groups- Athens YMCA Location
Black Group
Price: $85/month
Description: This is the first level of age group swimming. This group will train in a competitive environment. The focus will be on technique in all four strokes, as well as starts and turns. The swimmers will learn how to race and set goals. Athletes in this group are encouraged to swim in at least four meets each year. We will train using time intervals and equipment. This group will prepare the swimmers for the Silver group.
Practice times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5:00-6:00
Practice: 3 per week, 1 hour
Silver Group
Price: $110/month
Description: Swimmers will fine-tune racing techniques through a variety of training strategies; such as interval training, training with equipment, racing, and pacing. The group will continue to focus on stroke technique, starts, and turns. They will begin dryland exercises for 30 minutes each practice. Athletes in this group are encouraged to swim in all short course meets and begin training long course. Swimmers will train to achieve Southeastern qualifying times.
Practice times: Monday-Friday from 4:30-6:00 and Saturday from 8:00-10:00- (Saturday practices at Ooltewah location only.)
Practice: 3 to 4 times per week, 1.5 hours
Gold Group
Price: $125/month
Description: Swimmers are encouraged to set goals and commit to training 5 to 6 practices a week. They will continue working on strokes, starts, turns, sprinting, and distance swimming. They will set and achieve goals and train for championship meets. Athletes in this group are encouraged to swim in all long and short course meets. They will continue training to qualify for Southeasterns, Zones, Futures, Junior Nationals, and other qualifying meets.
Practice times: Monday-Friday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00-10:00- (Saturday practices at Ooltewah location only.)
Practice: 5 to 6 times per week, 2 hours- any combination of days
30 minutes of dryland (Shorts & tennis shoes required)
Senior Group
Price: $125/month
Description: This is the top group at SETS. This group will train to be champions. The athletes are strongly encouraged to swim in all meets in both the long and short course seasons. Swimmers in this group will be working towards qualifying for State, Southeasterns, Zones, Futures, and Junior Nationals.
Practice times: Monday-Friday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00-10:00- (Saturday practices at Ooltewah location only.)
Practice: 6 times per week, 2 hours- any combination of days
30 minutes of dryland (Shorts & tennis shoes required)
