This level is designed to introduce young
swimmers to the sport of swimming while allowing maximum
opportunity to participate in other activities. Emphasis is
placed on teaching the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes
through the use of drills and games that make swimming fun.
Practice is offered three times per week and it is recommended
athletes attend at least twice a week. Meet attendance is
also recommended.
Silver Rays’ Coach:
Tara Noer
Silver Rays’ Dues: $175.00 per
session
Silver
Rays to Blue Rays Advancement:
Attend at
least 3 of 4 practices/week and be able to swim 2800-3200 yards at
each workout. Must be able to show proficiency in flip turns
and competition starts. Must be able to look at the clock and
leave in five second intervals. Must show good listening
skills. 200 free in 3:45 or faster. Must be able to complete
the following sets: 10x50 kick @1:20 (flutter/ no fins), 10x50 free
@1:10, 10x50 breast on 1:20, 6x50 fly
w/fins.
Blue
Rays:
At this level,
proper stroke technique is still the emphasis. However,
athletes at this level will be introduced to the basics of training
technique. Swimmers will be taught pace clock management and
how to understand and execute swimming sets. Participation in
all meet types is encouraged, as well as participation in other
non-swimming activities. It is recommended that swimmers
attend a minimum of three practices per week.
Blue
Rays’ Coach: Marybeth
Rosell
Blue
Rays’ Dues: $255.00 per
session
Blue Rays to Juniors
Advancement:
Must be
able to maintain 4 workouts/week and complete 4000-4500 yards per
workout. Must compete in the complete IMX 9-10 event list (100 fly,
100 back, 100 breast, 200 free and 200 IM) in a season. Must
be able to complete the following sets: 10x100 free @ 1:45,
4x200 IM @ 3:45, completed with legal strokes and turns, 10x50 kick
@ 1:10 (no fins).
Juniors:
This group offers more advanced young swimmers
an opportunity to improve stroke and turn techniques with an equal
emphasis placed on competitive training. Athletes will begin
to develop the endurance needed to become an accomplished
swimmer. Practice is offered four to five times a week and it
is recommended swimmers attend at least four times a
week.
Juniors’ Coach: Erin
Anderson
Juniors’ Dues: $315 per
session
Junior to Seniors
Advancement:
This is a
high level training group with both practice and meet requirements
for 13 and older swimmers. Senior swimmers should compete in
at least one meet each month. Year-round training is strongly
recommended. All swimmers should try to achieve 80%
attendance and participate in the State, Sectional and Nationals
meets (if qualified). Swimmers should compete in the complete IMX
11-12 events and continue to work on 13-14 events (200 free, 400
(500) free, 200 back, 200 breast, 200 fly, 200 and 400 IM) -
current times in both yards and meters are expected. Must be
able to complete the following sets: 500 free under 6:20, 200 IM
under 2:40, 8x200 free @ 2:50, 6x200 IM @3:20, completed with legal
strokes and turns, 6x100 kick @ 2:00.
Seniors:
This level consists of
high school swimmers and some other swimmers that exhibit a high
level of swimming and workout ability. These swimmers are
expected to be mature, dedicated, responsible, and
dependable. As our advanced swimmers increase their
commitment to swimming, we insist that they maintain good academic
standing. It is recommended that athletes attend five days a week,
including all dryland practices.
Seniors’ Coach: Olga
Espinosa
Seniors’
Dues: $350.00 per
session
