Age Group Program

The philosophy of our Age Group program centers on laying the foundation for future success and enjoyment of competitive swimming. Proper stroke technique in all four strokes as well as starts, turns, and race strategy make up the primary focus for these squads. Other skills such as practice discipline, learning to accept constructive criticism, working within a team and developing a thirst for meeting new challenges enable our age group swimmers to thrive in swimming in the short-term as well as the long run.

White Squad:

The White Squad is the foundation of the Wichita Swim Club’s Age Group program. Many of WSC’s top swimmers got their start in this squad. In White Squad, swimmers learn the basics of competitive swimming. Because of the small class size and individual attention that White Squad offers, swimmers in this squad are able to establish good technique as they begin their swimming careers. In addition to proper and legal swimming mechanics, each swimmer gains fitness and concepts of racing techniques including starts and turns. White Squad swimmers practice twice per week for 45 minutes.

White Squad Coach: Carla Cambell, Jana Harms & Tyler Stacey

School Year Practice Times (Sign up for two classes per week):

Red Squad:

The Red Squad members are more advanced in their skills. They also have or are ready to practice with more emphasis on fitness and improving performance. Technique still plays a major role in each practice. These swimmers will compete in a variety of meets, which will optimize their enjoyment of the sport and ability to improve swimming times from meet to meet. This gorup is divided at times by age and other by ability to give everyone an appropriate challenge. Red Squad practice is one hour long and is offered six days per week with a goal of practicing a minimum of three days per week.

Red Squad Coaches: Katie Yevak, Chris Erickson, Todd Kramer

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Black Squad:

The Black Squad is the top tier of our Age Group program. Coaches in this squad try to proivide for excellent performances by Wichita Swim Club members in swimming competitions on their way to overall development in the sport. Practices are designed to reward consistency, willingness to learn, and ability to accept new challenges. Swimmers will be invited to this sqaud only after they have moved through the top tier of Red Squad and display an interest and advanced ability in our program. Black Squad practice is offered six days per week with a goal of practicing a minimum of four days per week. Each practice is an hour and forty minutes long.

Black Squad Coaches: Chris Erickson

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