Practice Groups

Placement is based on technique, endurance, and emotional development. The coaching staff will work with the swimmers and parents to ensure each child is in the best group for him or her. Coaches will work with swimmers to improve their technique and endurance. Contact Head Coach Christina McCann at [email protected] for more information.

 

Yellow 1

Beginners aged 5-10 who can complete 25 yards front crawl and backstroke.

Yellow 2

Intermediates ages 8-10 who can complete 100 yards freestyle and backstroke, and 50 yards breaststroke and butterfly.

Blue 1

Beginners ages 11-15 who can complete 25 yards front crawl and backstroke.

Blue 2

Intermediates ages 9-15 who can complete 200 yards freestyle and backstroke, and 100 yards breaststroke and butterfly. These swimmers can complete a 2,000 yard practice.

Green

Advanced swimmers ages 11-15 who can complete a practice of 3,000 yards.

Green+

Competitive swimmers ages 11-15 who can complete a practice of 3,000 yards. These swimmers are expected to attend practice 4-5 days a week, plus 2 meets a month (combination of USA and YMCA meets).

Red

Advanced swimmers ages 13-18 who can complete a practice of 4,000 yards.

Red+

Competitive swimmers ages 13-18 who can complete a practice of 4,000 yards. These swimmers are expected to attend practice 5-6 days a week, plus 2 meets a month (combination of USA and YMCA meets).
 
High School Swimmers:
Swimmers who participate on their high school swim team, who do not regularly participate in practice for a portion of the season. These swimmers are still invited to attend practice, meets, and other team events when they do not conflict with their high school team. High school swimmers should still register with the appropriate practice group.