Swim Program

The Cooper City Cyclones offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Cooper City Cyclones to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Please call us to schedule a tryout, or click Here to send us an email request for more information.
 

SWIM PROGRAM LEVELS

Current Practice Schedules for all levels can be found by clicking here.

SENIOR A&B PROGRAM(Ages 13 & Over)

Coach:     Jill Ankney and Pam Danberg 

Goals:  The Senior group is intended for middle and high school age athletes wanting to take part in a training program to become competitive swimmers. Improvement of stroke technique is greatly stressed, as well as, physical conditioning and aerobic endurance.

Swimmers will learn how to effectively swim all four strokes by mastering the drills and reasoning behind each drill. They will also learn flip-turns, race starts and finishes for each stroke. Swimmers at this level should be striving to attain Junior Olympic and Sectional cuts in their respective events. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in as many swim meets as possible in order to reinforce what is learned at practice. Good attendance is very important.

Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC and Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II and Junior Olympic Championships.

Required Practice Equipment:  Equipment bag,  kickboard, pull-buoy, fins, paddles, goggles, drag suit, swimmer’s snorkel, swim cap, water bottle and running shoes.

Required Meet Equipment: T eam suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from competition blocks.

PRE-SENIOR PROGRAM  A & B(10-12 Years Old)

Coach:     Jill Ankney and Pam Danberg

Goals: The pre-senior group is for the more dedicated swimmers that are willing to show enthusiasm for a demanding swim program.  This program will reinforce proper swimming technique in all four competitive swim strokes. Increased endurance and speed will be attained by the swimmer. Swimmers will be exposed to interval and endurance training and will be able to read and follow a pace clock. Active participation in swim meets and excellent attendance (including Saturday practice) is essential for the development of the athlete. Swimmers at this level have Junior Olympic (J.O.) qualifying times in their respective events. In order to succeed in this group, swimmers should have a healthy attitude, demonstrate consistency at practice and strive to become well-rounded, highly-competitive athletes. Final entry is dependant upon an evaluation by the coach.

Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC, & Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II and Junior Olympic championships.

Required Training Equipment:   Equipment bag, kick board, pull-buoy, paddles, fins, goggles, swim cap, water bottle and running shoes.

Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.

AGE-GROUP 1 PROGRAM(9-12 Years Old)

Coach:     Jill Ankney

Goals: To reinforce swimmers in the proper mechanics of swimming by engaging in a multitude of drills designed to teach proper technique. Swimmers will learn how to effectively swim all four strokes. They will also learn flip-turns, race starts and finishes for all four strokes. Swimmers are encouraged to compete in at least one competition per month in order to reinforce what is learned at practice and develop race experience. Swimmers will be exposed to interval and endurance training and will be able to read a pace clock. Swimmers at this level should be looking to attain Junior Olympic (J.O.) qualifying times. Attendance of four practices per week is expected.

Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC, & Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II championships.

Required Training Equipment:  Equipment bag, kick board, pull-buoy, fins, goggles, swim cap, water bottle and running shoes.

Required Meet Equipment:   Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.

AGE-GROUP 2 PROGRAM(8-11 Years Old)

Coach:     Pam Danberg

Goals: To introduce the new swimmer to the proper mechanics of swimming by engaging in a multitude of drills designed to teach proper technique. Swimmers will learn how to effectively swim all four strokes. They will also learn flip-turns, race starts and finishes for all four strokes. Swimmers are encouraged to compete in at least one competition per month in order to reinforce what is learned at practice and develop race experience. Swimmers will be exposed to interval and endurance training and will be able to read a pace clock. Swimmers at this level should be looking to attain Junior Olympic (J.O.) qualifying times.
 

Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC, & Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II championships.

Required Training Equipment:  Equipment bag,  , swim cap, kick board, fins and goggles.

Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.

LIL’ SPRINKLES1 & 2,  DRIZZLES (3-6 Years Old)

Coach:     Heather Claxon

Goals:   To teach the basics of all 4 strokes.  Introduce young swimmers to competitive swimming.  They will learn race starts and finishes for all four strokes.  Swimmers are encouraged to participate in Sizzler meets which are designed specifically for 8 & Under swimmers.

Competitions: Sizzler meets consist of four individual events per swimmer (each race is 25-yards long) and one relay.

Required Training Equipment:  Equipment bag, kick board, swim cap, fins and goggles.

Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.

MASTERS- (18+ Years Old)

Coach:     Pam Danberg

Equipment Needed:   goggles, cap, kick-boards, fins, pull-buoys and hand paddles. Please Note:  The Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center does have kickboards, fins and pull-buoys that can be borrowed during class time by the Masters Swimmers.