This is one of two beginning levels designed for swimmers between the ages of 8 – 12 that at new to swimming and are striving to improve their swimming skills. The focus of this group will be to learn the fundamental of swimming such as legally performing all four strokes. Occasionally, the swimmers will be introduced to starting dives at the outdoor pool. Swimmers in this group should have a desire to compete in swim meets and championships meet at the end of each season.
Next progression group – (depending on swimmers age) Bronze or Silver
Ages: 14 Under
Swimmers practice in the indoor Pratt pool at Mission Valley
- Monday – Friday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Recommended 2-4 practices per week
Swimmers in this group participate in YMCA novice meets and YMCA all levels meets
- Recommended meet participation 5 - 7 meets per full season
- Fall/Winter season September to March
- Sprint/Summer season March to August
Price (Check with the YMCA to verify pricing and options)
- Member - $80/month
- Participant - $110/month
Group Expectations
- Learn the YMCA Core Values in practice and in life
- Learn proper lane etiquette
- Learn to adjust to unfavorable conditions such as cold/warm water, Leaky goggles
- Learn to use pace clock
- Swimmer are expected to bring swim equipment to practice (googles and swim caps)
- Must be able to listen to instruction
- Learn to work hard and be encouraging toward your teammates
Equipment/Gear
- Goggles
- Cap
Minimum requirement
- Able to swim 100 yards Freestyle (4 continuous laps) while demonstrating side breathing.
- Able to swim 50 yards Backstroke (2 continuous laps)
- Able to swim 25 yards Breaststroke and 25 yards Butterfly
- Ability to listen and follow directions
Expected minimum Training set
- 6 x 50 Free
- 3 x 100 kick
- 2 x 100 IM
