Swim Groups

The Glacier Swim Club offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Glacier Swim Club 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.

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Senior Program
The senior program consists of High School aged swimmers only. There will be two squads
offered to meet the unique needs of each athlete.
National – this program is for swimmers who are dedicated to the sport and team. Competitive
swimming should be the primary focus outside of family and school for these athletes. To be
eligible, swimmers much have qualified for Age Group Sectionals and be recommended by a
coach. At least 8 practices will be offered, and swimmers are required to attend ALL practices,
unless approved by the head coach. Certain championship meets are also required for the
swimmers. Swimmers who fail to meet the requirements will be moved to the senior group at
the start of the next month.
Senior – this program is for swimmers who are seeking long-term improvement, or wish to
maintain current level of fitness. This program will offer 5 - 8 practices a week, with an optional
dryland program. In order to participate in a championship meet, swimmers in this group must
average at least 4 practice per week for the 8 weeks prior to sign ups and maintain that
average until the start of the meet. There are no requirements for time trials or invitationals.
Pre-Senior Program
The Pre-Senior Program is for swimmers who are committed to their long-term development
and improvement as demonstrated with attendance habits, maturity, workout capacity and meet
performances. Swimmers must be at least 11 years old or at least a rising 6th grader, and have
completed legal swims in 100 yards of each stroke, 200 and 500 free, and 200 and 400 IM.
This program will offer 6 practice sessions a week. There will be a considerable focus on
training for distance and individual medley events. Swimmers are required to attend at least 5
practices per week. Saturday AM practice is mandatory. Participation in championship meets is
strongly encouraged.
 
Age Group Program
Age Group swimmers must have demonstrated efficiency in all four competitive strokes,
complete a legal swim in all four strokes and an individual medley, have excellent attendance
habits, and consistently demonstrate a passion for the sport of swimming and the team.
Qualification, participation and achievement at the SE Regional, Alaska Age Groups and JO‟s is
expected. There will be a strong emphasis on aquatic skill development and mastery with a
training commitment to all four strokes, IM‟s and endurance events. The group is open to
swimmers who are at least 9 years old before the next advancement period.
Developmental Program
Practices shall be offered 4 times per week. Demonstrated competence in the skills developed
in the Novice Program shall be required for placement in this program. While developing
competence in all four strokes, starts and turns shall be the major focus of this group; there shall
also be an increasing emphasis on aerobic swims that develop endurance and proper technique
simultaneously. During each season there shall be an increasing emphasis on developing clock
management skills and the ability to independently perform prescribed workouts. The shallow
pool shall be utilized for developmental work on turns and various other aquatic skills where
warmer water is beneficial for focus and comfort. Developing good attendance habits, passion
for the sport and spirit for the team shall be encouraged.
Developmental I: Middle school age swimmers
Developmental II: Elementary school age swimmers
Novice Program
The Novice program shall consist of three programs. These swimmers shall develop
competence in environmental adaptation, core alignment, aquatic balance, core manipulation
and breath management skills. All swimmers new to GSC shall demonstrate competence in
these important skills prior to placement in another program. By developing a high level of
expertise with these aquatic skills, swimmers become more confident and coachable. Members
of Novice I & II shall practice 3 times per week. Novice III swimmers practice only on Saturday.
Novice I – these swimmers are primarily ages 9 & up.
Novice II – these swimmers are primarily ages 8 & under.
Novice III – these swimmers are any ages, who desire a lesser time commitment than the
regular Novice program. All of the same objectives exist. Swimmers in Novice III are strongly
encouraged to enroll in swim lessons in addition to GSC practices.