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Questions?
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Answers.
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What are the age levels for this
group?
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Ages 10-14
years old. Exceptions will be considered by the Head Age
Group Coach.
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How often should my swimmer come to
practice?
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(8) practices
are offered per week. A minimum of (6) practices are
highly suggested.
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What is the groups practice
length?
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(1.75) hours
in length with an additional (30) minutes of dryland training three
times a week .
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How long does the season
last?
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Short course
season (25 yards) is September through March. Long
course season (50 meter) runs from April through the end of
July.
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What is the daily yardage? / How much are they
swimming?
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Daily yardage
averages between 4,000-6,000 yards/meters per workout with an
additional 2,000-3,000 on double days.
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Does this group need double or weekend
practices?
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Yes.
Depending upon age and ability level. Saturday practice
is strongly recommended. Double practices are
important for certain individuals looking to attain high
levels of achievement.
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What are the group’s basic
goals?
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To
perform at the highest level of competition within the age
group/senior circuit. Stroke technique and high levels of
aerobic, anaerobic, and speed training.
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Can you tell me some areas of
development?
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Stroke
technique. Strength training. Swim training and
mental race rehearsal.
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What is the level of
meets?
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Intermediate
level meets through the highest level of age group competition
(Southeastern Championships & Age Group
Sectionals).
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