The Burlington Area Bullsharks here offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Burlington Area Bullsharks here to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Please call us at 319-753-6734 to schedule a tryout, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.

 

Blue Group

This is our entry level group. An athlete must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping to enter this group.
Bronze Group Coaches: Bethany Nannen, Zoelle Kirby, and Riley Villont
Workout Days/Times: Monday's 6:30-7:30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 5pm-6pm
 

White Group

From the Blue group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group focus mainly on learning four legal competitive strokes, having fun, and perfecting start and turn technique.
Silver Group Coaches:Ryan Ritter, Emily Hill, Jason Dixon, Sheila Erpending
Workout Days/Times:Monday through Friday 6:30pm-8pm
 

Black Group

From the White group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group are usually at least 10 years old and have completed the Silver Group move-up skills list. This group is exposed to training for the first time while trying to prepare for the 200 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley races. Competing at swim meets is highly encouraged at a rate of about once per month.
Gold Group Coaches: Ryan Ritter, Emily Hill, Jason Dixon, and Sheila Erpending
Workout Days/Times: Monday through Friday 6:30pm-8pm