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Our swim groups have been aligned
to insure progression in skills and training abilities. Each
age and developmental stage of a swimmer lends itself to a
particular type of training and skill instruction.
Age Group
Information
White:
Approximately 24 swimmers aged
10&Under have the opportunity to be in this group. Swimmers in
this group are new to competitive swimming. They are able to
complete 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke before joining the
Club. The emphasis for swimmers in this group is learning the basic
skills of all the strokes and participating in Splash/Intrasquad
meets, having fun and developing an appreciation for swimming. They
are learning the basics of competitive swimming that they will
continue to build on as they progress through the swim
groups. Swimmers in this group are preparing to move
into the Red Group.
Equipment Needed: Fins
& Kickboard
Red:
Approximately 24 swimmers aged 10&Under have
the opportunity to be in this group. Swimmers in this group are new
to year-round swimming but not necessarily to competitive swimming.
They are in the beginning stages of regular competition. The
emphasis for swimmers in this group is learning all the strokes
legally, completing an Individual Medley event legally in
competition, having fun and developing an appreciation for
swimming. Swimmers in this group are preparing to move into the
Blue Group.
Equipment Needed: Fins
& Kickboard, Pull Buoy
Blue: Approximately
32 swimmers aged 10&Under have the opportunity to be in this
group. Swimmers in this group are still fairly new to the sport and
are still perfecting stroke technique and other skills. They are
still early in their swimming careers and still have much to learn.
The emphasis is on learning and competing in all four strokes,
beginning to understand training sets and competing in invitational
style swim meets. Swimmers in this group are striving to complete
all the events for their age group, qualify for the State
Championships, and preparing to move into the Bronze or Silver
Groups. They are also having fun and appreciating the sport
of swimming.
Equipment Needed: Pull
Buoy, Fins & Kickboard
Bronze: Approximately 32 swimmers aged 11-14 years have
the opportunity to be in this group. Swimmers in this group are
beginning to understand their potential in the sport and are
learning the values of attendance and hard work. They are also
having fun and appreciating the sport of swimming. The
emphasis is on stroke improvement, aerobic conditioning and
competing at the highest level for which a swimmer is qualified.
Swimmers in this group are striving to qualify for the State
Championships and preparing to move in the Gold or Silver Groups in
the future.
Equipment Needed: Pull
Buoy, Hand Paddles, Fins &
Kickboard
Silver
:Approximately 28 swimmers aged 10-12 years
have the opportunity to be in this group. Swimmers in this group
are highly motivated to achieve their potential and are expected to
maintain excellent practice attendance and work ethic. The emphasis
is on stroke improvement, aerobic conditioning improvement and
competing at the highest level for which a swimmer qualifies while
also having fun and appreciating the sport of
swimming. Swimmers in this group have already qualifed
to swim at the State Championships and are striving to qualify and
compete at the Far Western Championships. These swimmers are
also preparing to move into the Gold Group. Swimmers in this group
are expected to maintain at least 80% attendance.
Equipment Needed: Pull
Buoy, Hand Paddles, Fins &
Kickboard
Gold: Approximately 24 swimmers aged 11-14 years have
the opportunity to be in this group. Swimmers in this group are
highly motivated to achieve their potential and are expected to
maintain excellent practice attendance and work ethic. The emphasis
is on stroke improvement, maximizing aerobic conditioning and
competing at the highest level for which as swimmer qualifies while
also having fun and appreciating the sport of swimming. Swimmers in
this group have already qualified to swim at the State
Championships and are striving to qualify and compete at the Far
Western Championships. These swimmers are also preparing to
move into the Senior Program when appropriate. Swimmers in this
group are expected to maintain at least 85%
attendance.
Equipment Needed: Pull
Buoy, Hand Paddles, Fins &
Kickboard
Senior Group
Information
Swimmers will not be placed in a Senior Group before
age 13.
Senior
I:Approximately
22 swimmers in the Senior Program will have the opportunity to be
in this group. Swimmers in this group are highly motivated and are
expected to maintain excellent practice attendance and work ethic.
The emphasis is on obtaining peak strength and conditioning,
specialization of events and competing at the highest level.
Swimmers in this group are swimming at the Sectional Level and are
striving to qualify for Junior/Senior Nationals. Swimmers are
expected to maintain at least 90% attendance.
Equipment Needed: Slate
Board, Pull Buoy, Hand Paddles, Fins &
Kickboard
Senior
II: Approximately
28 swimmers in the Senior Program will have the opportunity to be
in this group. Swimmers in this group are expected to maintain
above average practice attendance and work ethic. The emphasis is
on stroke improvement, strength and conditioning improvement and
competing at the highest level for which a swimmer qualifies.
Swimmers in this group are striving to qualify for Senior
Sectionals and move into Senior I in the future. Swimmers in this
group are expected to maintain at least 80%
attendance.
Equipment Needed: Slate
Board, Pull Buoy, Hand Paddles, Fins &
Kickboard
Senior
III:Swimmers in
this group have the expectation to meet practice attendance
requirements and have a great attitude about swimming. The emphasis
is on skill development and aerobic conditioning. Swimmers in this
group are striving to swim at the State Championships and move into
Senior I or II in the future. This group also encompasses many
swimmers who compete for their high schools and desire year-round
conditioning to enhance their skills and
performances.
Equipment Needed: Slate
Board, Pull Buoy, Hand Paddles, Fins &
Kickboard
