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The
Texas Terrapins Swim
Team offers training and practice groups for
swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the
Texas Terrapins Swim
Team 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.
Texas Terrapins Swim Team Training
Groups
Blue The Blue group is the
"entry level" competitive swimming group offered by The Terrapins.
This program is for athletes 5-8 years of age who are legal in two
strokes. The goal for these swimmers is to learn all 4 competitive
strokes and enjoy the sport of swimming Blue group swimmers
practice twice per week for 45 minutes each session. Intra-squad
swim meets are encouraged.
Green
This group is comprised of swimmers ages 7-11 and can perform at
least three of the four competitive strokes. Emphasis is on stroke
mechanics, sportsmanship, and the rules of competitive swimming.
This group begins to learn basic training techniques for speed and
endurance. This group continues to use both dry land and water
training. Swimmers in this group begin attending local swim meets.
Practices are offered 3-4 times a week for one hour each session.
USA Swim Meets are encouraged.
Bronze
This group is comprised of swimmers ages 9-14. The focus of this
group is to continue the development stroke mechanics and
competitive rules with an increased emphasis on training. This
group continues dry land exercises, but increases time spent in
water. This group introduces mental training, team building,
Success of each individual swimmer is based on an increased
commitment level in attendance and practice effort. Swimmers in
this group attend both local and state level meets. Practices are
offered 4 times a week for one and one half hours each session
which includes dry land training. USA Swim Meets are
expected.
Silver
This group is comprised of the most skilled and experienced
age-group swimmers ages 11 to 14. This group is introduced to
advanced team building and mental and physical training concepts.
Both dry land and water time is increased in this group. Swimmers
in this group are expected to make a strong commitment with respect
to attendance and training effort. These swimmers are striving to
maximize their age group abilities. Swimmers in this group are
expected to attend local, state, and regional meets. Practices are
offered six times a week for two hours including dry land. USA Swim
Meets are expected 85% of the time.
Celestrium
(HS Prep) The High School group is for swimmers
that compete for their respective high school teams, but, do not
necessarily compete in USA Swimming meets. The program is open to
all Junior Varsity and Varsity athletes that are working toward
achieving success at their various high school competitions. The
High school program is offered 2 - 4 days per week for 90 minute
sessions.
USA Swim Meets are optional.
Gold
The Gold group is the highest level competitive program offered by
The Terrapins. It is for experienced year round swimmers ages 13
and older who have achieved or are striving for state, regional or
national level competition. Swimmers in the Gold group know and are
willing to make the commitment necessary to reach the highest level
in the sport of swimming. The swimmers practice 6-9 times pre week
depending on age and ability. USA Swim Meets are expected 95%
of the time.
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