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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 12 participate in this
group.
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How often should my swimmer come to
practice?
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(5) practices
are offered per week. A minimum of (3) practices is
suggested.
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What is the groups practice
length?
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75 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
1,500.
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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 attempt to compete in as many team home meets as
possible and try to enter one (1) travel meet. The Championship
meet for these swimmers is Districts.
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