This group is intended for active competing swimmer with a focus on race performance. In this group swimmers, work toward to master proper flip turns and open turns (Butterfly and Breaststroke) and various racing techniques. While maintaining proper stroke technique this group follows a specific training and meet schedule. Swimmers in this group should be USA Swimming registered.
Next progression group - None
Ages: 14&up (High School)
Swimmers practice in the outdoor Hazard pool at Mission Valley YMCA.
Practice Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 3:50 pm – 6:00 pm (In-Water 4 pm to 6 pm)
- Dry-Land Tuesday, Wednesdy, Thursday 6 pm - 6:30 pm (adjusted thru out the season)
- Recommended 4-5 practices per week
Swimmers in this group participate in All Levels YMCA meets and USA Swimming meets.
- Recommended meet participation 5 - 8 meets per season
- Fall/Winter season September to February
- High School season February to May
- Spring/Summer season May to August
Price (Check with the YMCA to verify pricing and options)
- Member - $98/month + Plus YMCA Membership
Group Expectations
- Maintain the use of YMCA Core Values in practice and in life
- Time management – family, school work and swim commitments
- Swimming is high importance, striving for personal excellence and top level performance
- Expected to bring swim equipment/gear to practice.
- Encouraging toward your teammates
- Continued leadership
- Advanced training
- Goal setting
Equipment/Gear
- Goggles/Caps
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Paddles/Pull buoy
- Water bottles
- Drag suit (optional but recommended)
Expected Minimum Training Sets
- 10 x 100 @1:20
- 8 x 100 Kick @1:50
- 4 x 200 IM @3:00
