Fall Schedule
Thunderstorm 1
Monday 6:15-7:00P at SP West
Wednesday 6:15-7:00P at SP West
Friday Per Newsletter
Saturday Per Newsletter
Thunderstorm 2
Tuesday 6:15-7:00P at SP West
Thursday 6:15-7:00P at SP West
Friday Per Newsletter
Saturday Per Newsletter
Winter Schedule
Thunderstorm 1
Monday 4:20-5:10P at SP East
Wednesday 4:20-5:10P at SP East
Friday Per Newsletter
Saturday Per Newsletter
Thunderstorm 2
Tuesday 4:20-5:10P at SP East
Thursday 4:20-5:10P at SP East
Friday Per Newsletter
Saturday Per Newsletter
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Novice & Emerging 8 & Under / Novice 9-10
For Fall/Winter '25:
- Thunderstorm 1 Recommended for most 7&U swimmers
- Thunderstorm 2 Recommended for most 9-10 swimmers
- 8 year old Thunderstorm can choose either group
*Each swimmer was emailed prior to fall session with a recommended group placement--If you're not sure which to choose, email Coach White*
Lead Coach
Equipment Needed
Fins, kickboard, mesh bag for equipment
Prerequisites
9 & U Prerequisites
- 25 yds of continuous freestyle with side breathing in under :40
- 25 yards of continuous backstroke in under :40
- 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.
