A swimmer must earn a minimum of 14 pts to be considered for moving up.

Below Average/ Beginner

Average/ Intermediate

Good/Advanced

Excellent

0 pts Swimmer performed below minimum expectation of requirements.

1 pts Swimmer met minimum expectation of requirements.

2 pts Swimmer exceeded expectation of requirements.

3 pts Swimmer exceeded expectation of requirements at an exemplary level.

Participation

Below Average

Average

Good

Excellent

Rarely stays on task. Coach usually must remind this person what they should be doing. Not a team player. Usually chooses not to help others.

Stays on task some of the time. Coach must sometimes remind this what they should be doing. Active team member and sometimes helps others.

Stays on task most of the time. Coach can count on this person. Strong team member who completes sets and often assists others.

Stays on task all of the time without reminders. Exemplary team member who works hard and helps others.

Work Ethic

Below Average

Average

Good

Excellent

Did not perform most assigned sets or drills in practice. Rarely or never takes initiative.

Performed most assigned sets or drills in practice Sometimes takes initiative.

Performed nearly all assigned sets or drills in practice. Always performs the assignments satisfactorily. Often takes initiative.

Performed all assigned sets or drills in practice. Always completed the assignment beyond expectations. Consistently takes initiative.

Interpersonal Skills

Below Average

Average

Good

Excellent

Has poor attitude toward others and workload. Does not listen with respect, argues with coach, and does not consider other ideas. Has problems meeting people easily and graciously. Has difficulty utilizing suggestions for improvement.

Often has a positive attitude toward others and workload. Generally listens with respect and asks questions. Typically, meets people easily and graciously. Attempts to welcome and utilizes suggestions for improvement.

Almost always has a positive attitude toward others and workload. Usually respectfully listens, discusses and asks questions. More often than not, meets people easily and graciously. Often welcomes and utilizes suggestions for improvement.

Has a positive attitude toward others and workload. Respectfully listens, discusses, asks questions and helps in solving problems. Meets people easily and graciously. Welcomes and utilizes suggestions for improvement.

Swimming Achievement

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Excellent

Average of B or Lower Times

Average of BB Times

Average of AA times

Average of AAA+ times

Strong Attendance Record

Below Average

Average

Good

Excellent

Often absent from practice. Frequently late. Does not regularly attend meets. Does not attend recommended number of meets.

Meets practice attendance recommendations and or requirements. Sometimes attends recommended meets.

Meets and often exceeds attendance recommendations and requirements. Attends almost all meets on schedule.

Almost never misses practice. Attends all meets on schedule.

Leadership

Below Average

Average

Good

Excellent

Never leads lane when appropriate. Never lets others lead lane when appropriate. Makes negative or discouraging comments to coach and/or teammates.

Sometimes leads lane when appropriate. Sometimes allows others to lead when appropriate. Doesn’t make negative or positive comments to coach and/or teammates.

Often leads lane when appropriate. Often lets others lead when appropriate. Sometimes makes positive comments and never makes negative comments to coach and/or teammates.

Almost always leads lane when appropriate. Almost always lets others lead lane