Hurricanes – These swimmers work primarily on stroke
instruction where the goal is to advance to Cyclones. Swimmers must be able to complete
the ’Goals of the Typhoon Group’ to move into the
Hurricane group. There is no attendance
requirement for this group, but athletes will improve more quickly,
and make more friends (which will make them want
to come more!), the more often they attend
workout.
Goals & Criteria to
enter Hurricane Group:
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Swim 3x200 IM legally
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Perform all turns and push-offs
efficiently
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Perform front start and backstroke
start effectively
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10 & unders must achieve
USA Swimming 10 & Under "B" time standard
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Athlete is motivated to listen to
coaches and try to improve
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Courteous to other swimmers in
pool
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Athletes know their attitude affects
how they swim and how others around them swim
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Develop consistent practice
attendance