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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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Swimmers from
ages 8 to 13 participate in this group.
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How often should my swimmer come to
practice?
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(6)
practices are offered per week. A minimum of (4)
practices is suggested.
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What is the groups practice
length?
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90 minutes
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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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This
really depends on the style of focus for that day. Up to a maximum
of 3,000.
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Does this group need double or weekend
practices?
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A Saturday
morning practice is offered, not required, to help meet
any childs need for another day of practice.
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What are the group’s basic
goals?
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Introduction
to training with a major focus on technique and skills development.
This group will learn the importance of kick when
swimming.
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Can you tell me some areas of
development?
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Stroke
Technique, Dives, Kicking
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What is the level of
meets?
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These
swimmers should compete in all team home meets as possible and try
to enter one (3) travel meets. The Championship meet(s) for
these swimmers are District or Southeastern
Championships.
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