Swim Level

Equipment, Practice, Advancement Criteria

Monthly Fee*

Try-Outs

2-week trial period; Welcome letter and information packet provided
Must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with breathing, 25 backstroke, and be deep water safe.

$50 for
2 weeks (prorated for remainder of month)*

Bronze 1

Eastlake

Practice- 4 days a week, 30 minutes - 1 hour a day.

Equipment- swimsuit, goggles, cap, kickboard

Group Description- Entry level group to the team, developing all four competitive strokes and turns

Requirement-

• Ability to swim 10 meters freestyle with face in the water and backstroke
• Comfortable in the deep end (5ft at Eastlake)
• Ability to listen and follow instruction from the coach in a group environment
• Coach’s recommendation

$145

Bronze 2

Eastlake

Practice- 4-5 days a week, 1 hour a day

Equipment- swimsuit, goggles, cap, kickboard, pull-buoy

Group Description- Pre-intermediate level to the team. Stroke development, build endurance & stamina.

Requirement-

• Ability to swim 50 yards
• Knowledge and skills of four competitive strokes, turns, dives and finish.
• Meet attendance
• Coach’s recommendation

$145

Silver

Eastlake

Practice- 5-6 days a week, 1.5 hours a day.

Equipment- Swimsuit, goggles, cap, kickboard, pull buoy, short fins, center snorkel, paddles (only for 11&over)

Group Description- intermediate level for age group swimmers, building endurance and conditioning for competition and developing racing skills.

Requirement-

• Consistent attendance
• Meet attendance
• Positive attitude
• Knowledge and skills of all four strokes, turns, start and finish.
• Ability to use pace clock proficiently and understand sets
• 8x50 free @1:15, 4x100IM @2:45
• Coach’s recommendation

$168

Novice/Bronze
(Age Group)

LOMA VERDE

Practice 4 days a week, 1 hour a day (M-Th)

Equipment- cap, goggles, swimsuit, long fins, kickboard

Group Description- Entry level group, developing all four strokes and turns.

Group requirement

• Comfortable swimming in the deep end (7ft at Mater Dei)
• Ability to swim 25 yards freestyle with breathing and backstroke
• Ability to listen and follow instructions from the coach in a group environment
• Coach’s recommendation

$145*

Bronze 2 Group
(Age Group)

LOMA VERDE

Practice 4 days a week, 1 hour a day (M-Th)

Equipment- cap, goggles, swimsuit, long fins, kickboard

Group Description- Entry level group, stroke development, build endurance and stamina

Group Requirement-

• Knowledge of all four competitive strokes, turns and finishes
• Knowledge of reading the pace clock
• Ability to listen and follow instructions from the coach in a group environment
• Coach’s recommendation

$145*

Silver Group

LOMA VERDE

Practice- 5-6 days a week, 1.5 hours a day

Practice Equipment- Cap, goggles, swim suit, long fins, kickboard, pull buoy, paddles

Group Description- beginning to intermediate 12/under swimmers. Building endurance and conditioning for competition and developing racing skills.

Group  Requirement-

• Knowledge and legal execution of competitive strokes, starts, turns, and finishes
• Ability to use pace clock proficiently and understand sets
• 8x50 free @ 1:15,  4x100 IM @2:45
• Consistent practice effort/behavior
• Coach’s recommendation

$168*

Gold

MATER DEI

Practice- 5-6 days a week, 2 hours a day

Equipment- Cap, goggles, swim suit, fins, kickboard, pull buoy, paddles, center mounted snorkel

Group Description- Advance 12/under swimmers focus on competition and performance
Group Requirement

• 10x50 free @ 50 sec
• Ability to complete a minimum of 5000 yard workout
• Coach’s recommendation

$191*

Senior Development

MATER DEI

Practice- 5-6 days a week, 2 hours a day

Practice Equipment- Cap, goggles, swim suit, fins, kickboard, pull buoy, paddles, center mounted snorkel

Group Description- Beginning senior level group, 13/over, building endurance and conditioning for competition and developing racing skills.

Group Requirement

• Ability to use pace clock proficiently and understand sets
• Understand how to use all equipment properly
• Knowledge and skills of all four strokes, turns, start and finish.

• Coach’s recommendation

$168*

Senior Prep

MATER DEI

Practice- 5-6 days a week, 2 hours a day
Equipment- Cap, goggles, swim suit, fins, kickboard, pull buoy, paddles, center mounted snorkel

Group Description- Intermediate 13/over swimmers.  Conditioning and stroke skills while emphasizing competitive success in age-group and transition to senior level.

Group Requirement

• Practice- 10 x100 free @ 1:25, 9x50 stroke/free @ :50
• Ability to complete an entire 5000 yard work out without requiring additional rest.
• Behavior, attitude. maturity, coachability, responsibility.
• Coach’s recommendation

$191*

Senior Performance

MATER DEI

Practice- 5-6 days a week, 2 hours a day

Equipment- Cap, goggles, swim suit, fins, kickboard, pull buoy, paddles, center mounted snorkel

Group Description- Advance 13/over group focused on performance at senior level meets

Group Requirement

• Practice- 10 x100 @ 1:10/1:15, 5x200 IM @ 3:00
• Swim Meet- 4+ (2 strokes) 13-14 JO times, focused on swim meets past JOs, senior level meets
• Behavior, attitude. maturity, coachability, responsibility
• Coach’s recommendation

$214*