Senior Development Group (Ages 11–14)
Lead – Challenge – Inspire
The Senior Development Group exists for 11–14 year olds to provide training for YSCB swimmers who are motivated to perform at a high level in the sport, and to prepare them for senior-level (national-level) training in the future.
The endurance, technique, skills, and swimming IQ accumulated in this group sets the foundation for "training to race" as swimmers enter higher-level competition as 15+ athletes.
Group Values
Senior Development swimmers lead by example, challenge themselves and their teammates to improve, and inspire those around them with attitude and work ethic. These are skills that can be developed and nurtured in swimmers who are eager and love the sport.
Program Details
- Official start date: February 1, 2026
- Monthly fee: $190
- Location: Everett YMCA Branch (location/time may vary)
Training Schedule
- Tuesday & Thursday: 5:15 dryland, 5:30–6:45 swim
- Friday: 4:45 dryland, 5:00–6:15 swim
- Saturday: 7:15 dryland, 7:30–8:45 swim
Swimmers are encouraged to swim additionally with their home branch.
How to Participate
Participation requires a home branch coach recommendation and the following minimum standards:
- Ages 11–12: 10x50 @ :55 freestyle, 1x100 back kick @ 2:30
- Ages 13–14: 10x50 @ :50 freestyle, 1x100 back kick @ 2:15
Attendance Requirements
- Ages 11–12: 6+ practices every 2 weeks (5+ with this group)
- Ages 13–14: 8+ practices every 2 weeks (5+ with this group)
Attendance requirements exist to:
- Ensure the group learns skills on a similar timeline
- Be intentional about the purpose of the group
- Maintain the lanes allocated for the group (if lanes are not full, the YMCA may reallocate them)
Occasional family vacations with proactive communication will not count against attendance.
Participation During High School Season
Swimmers have two options:
- Join the high school team at the halfway point (as permitted by the HS federation).
- Continue to train with Senior Development 2+ times per week throughout the HS season.
Non-participation with the group for the entirety of the HS season will result in removal from the group.
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