Steel Blue/Red Team

The purpose of this page is to provide information for the Steel Blue/Red Teams training. Consequently, this page will be updated from time to time with new relevant information. This page has information about the group's structure, training requirements, expectations, philosophy, etc.

Structure:

The Blue/RedTeam is a Pre Competition Swim Team. The team comprises junior level swimmers who are working toward their personal best times.

Typical fall practice times are listed below, but check the calendar for the most up-to-date times and dates. Practice times may change to do facility issues, etc.

Pool Time:

Blue: M/W or T/H 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm

Red: M/W or T/H 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm 

Team Fees:

$140 for the season

+required $30 USA Flex yearly flex membership

Meet Information:

There are two intrasquad competitions each season. These competitions help introduce the skills necessary to compete in a USA competition. Participation is not mandatory. 

 

Training Requirements:

Being a member of the Iron White team means that your swimmer(s) have made a commitment to competitive swimming and are working toward their goals. In order to successfully work toward those goals, it is expected that swimmers attend all practices.

Required Training Equipment: In order to be successful during training sessions it is important that each swimmer come prepared with the necessary tools to be successful. Below is a list of tools swimmers should have with them every day.

1.Functioning suit, goggles, and cap

2.Kick board

3.Fins