Spring Practice Schedule
Monday 5:15-6:05P at SP East
Wednesday 5:15-6:05P at SP East
Friday 5:15-6:05P at SP East
Saturday Per Newsletter
Summer Practice Schedule
Monday 5:30-6:25P at SP East
Tuesday 5:30-6:25P at SP East
Wednesday 5:30-6:25P at SP West
Saturday Per Newsletter
For
Novice & Emerging 8 & Under / Novice 9-10
Lead Coach
Equipment Needed
Fins, kickboard, mesh bag for equipment
Prerequisites
9 & U Prerequisites
- 25 yds of continuous freestyle with side breathing in under :45
- 25 yards of continuous backstroke in under :45
- the ability to focus and interact with swimmers and coaches for 45-55 min practices
10 Year Old Prerequisites
- 50 yards of continuous freestyle with side breathing in under 1:10
- 50 yards of continuous backstroke in under 1:10
- the ability to demonstrate all Level 1 Competence skills according to the ADM
- the ability to focus and interact with swimmers and coaches for 45-55 min practices
Practice Details
~45 minutes per practice, offered 3-4 times per week
*No minimum requirement*
Competition
No requirements; a variety of age and ability-specific meets will be offered throughout the year including Rising Stars meets, USA duals, and invitationals
In-Water Focus
Two-fold: To have fun, and to learn the fundamentals.
This will be accomplished through the use of drills, short swims, and other activities in the water. Swimmers will be taught the framework of all four strokes with an emphasis on kicking, streamlines, turns, and starts
Other Notes
Swimmers are strongly encouraged to participate in other sports and activites while swimming, not to specialize in swimming alone. We believe physical activity and the experience of other sports increases the number of learned movement patterns and general athletic development of the child. Sports such as gymnastics and soccer have excellent carryover value. The better the athlete, the better the swimmer.
