This group is intended for active competing swimmer with a focus on continued emphasis on refining the four competitive strokes. In this group swimmers, demonstrate proper stream lines and advance knowledge with flip turns and open turns (Butterfly and Breaststroke). Swimmer in this group should have a much greater desire to compete in swim meets and championships meet at the end of each season. Swimmers in this group should be USA Swimming registered.
Next progression group – Silver
Ages: 12 Under
Swimmers practice in the outdoor Hazard pool at Mission Valley
- Monday – Friday 5:40 pm – 7 pm
- Recommended 3 - 5 practices per week
Swimmers in this group participate in All Levels YMCA meets and USA Swimming meets
- Recommended meet participation 5 - 10 meets per full season
- Fall/Winter season September to February
- Spring/Summer season March to August
Price (Check with the YMCA to verify pricing and options)
- Member - $90/month - Plus YMCA membership
Group Expectations
- Maintain the use of YMCA Core Values in practice and in life
- Able to adjust to unfavorable conditions in practice and at swim meets.
- Know how to use the pace clock
- Swimmer are expected to bring swim equipment to practice
- Learn to work hard and be encouraging toward your teammates
- Swimming is fun, will striving for personal best
- Encouraging toward your teammates
- Learn goal setting
Equipment/Gear
- Goggles/Caps
- Fins
- Water bottle
Minimum requirements:
- 8 x 100 Free @1:45
- 8 x 100 Kick @2:15
- 3 x 100 IM @2:30
