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The Dayton Raiders Swim Club is divided
into 7 groups so that swimmers of all ages and abilities will
progress at the most suitable level based on age, emotional
preparedness, and ability. Our group advancement program
along with highly educated and motivated coaches provide Miami
Valley swimmers with an exciting and highly instructional
environment. We invite you to meet our coaches and see what a
fun, challenging, and stimulating swimming is all
about.
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Mini
Novice group for 6-8 year olds who have little or no
competitive experience. Emphasis on introducing skills on all
four strokes and in starts & turns. This group is mainly
instructional in nature, but will consist of a very small amount of
interval training and endurance work. Games and drills used
extensively. Seasonal membership offered.
White
This group is for experienced 7-10 year olds. Group
will stress mechanics in all four strokes and prepare swimmers for
competition if competing. Starts, turns, and drills will be
the primary emphasis with a moderate amount of endurance work.
Games, flexibility, and leg/abdominal exercises used in
dryland sessions. Seasonal membership offered.
Red
This group is for experienced 8-12 year olds with
increased focus on mechanics of competitive strokes, starts &
turns, as well as an introduction to speed work and goal
setting. More conditioning and endurance work is emphasized
on a consistent basis. Practices are geared towards Ohio
“A” and “AA” time standards. Dryland
consists of core exercises and flexibility drills. Seasonal
membership offered.
Blue
This group is for experienced 9-13 year olds
emphasizing preparation for competition in USA-Swimming
meets. Higher level of drill work, stroke work, starts, and
turns with increased attention to aerobic training and speed
work. IM/distance work used on a consistent basis. Meet
goals are Ohio “A”, “AAA” and ZONE
meets. Dryland consists of core, flexibility, and leg
work.
Bronze
This is the top level of the Age Group program.
Swimmers are prepared to enter the senior level groups following
this group. Competitive group for 10-14 year olds. This
group combines stroke work with a strong conditioning
program. Swimmer expected to attend at least 3-4 practices
per week. Dryland includes abdominal strengthening, chords,
and medicine balls. Ohio “AA” and ZONE meets are
goal meets for this group.
Silver
& Gold
Swimmers 14-over should contact Head Coach and Senior
Coach Kevin Weldon, 937/429-5359 for information and tryout times
for the Senior level groups.
Additional
Information
* After the 3rd sibling, monthly dues are
waived for additional family members.
     
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