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Age Group Strypers
The Age Group is an important developmental training group in the
South Shore YMCA Strypers swimming program. This group is a key
transition point as swimmers move from a foundation of swimming
principles toward the expectations of the Senior training
program.
Requirements:
Swimmers
must be able to complete the the Goals of the Gold Stryper Squad
and complete the following:
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- Swim 3 x 200m IM legally @ 4:15.
- Swim 500 yards freestyle @ 9.10.
- Perform all turns, open flip and push-offs efficiently.
- Swim 10 x 50 freestyle on 1:05.
- Understanding of pace clock.
Equipment: two pair of goggles, cap, short
fins, kickboard, and a pull buoy.
(All equipment is the responsibility of the
athlete and must be brought to every practice).
Goals:
Swimmer is working toward the following
accomplishments:
- 6 x 200 IM @ 3.40.
- 4 x 100 kick @ 2.10.
- 10 x 100 freestyle @ 1.40.
and any one of the following:
- 6 x 100
freestyle @ 1.30.
- 6 x 100 backstroke @ 1.40.
- 6 x 100 breastroke @ 1.50.
- 6 x 100 butterfly @ 1.40.
Training Program:
Coaches and swimmers are
focused primarily on stroke development with increased attention to
aerobic conditioning and mental preparation.
Character Development and
Life Skills
Championships
Behaviour and Accountability:
1. The swimmer demonstrates the
attributes of quality sportsmanship.
2. The swimmer takes responsibility for attendance, performance and
practice habits and understands how these three relate to meet
performance.
Work Ethic and
Self-Discipline:
1. The swimmer meets the
established attendance criteria.
2. The swimmer is aware that quality achievement and hard work are
not mutually exclusive.
3. The swimmer does not
partake in negative behaviour that will influence the training
and/or racing performance of teammates.
Time Management:
1. Demonstrates an ability to
balance school and outside activities.
Commitment and
Loyalty:
1. The swimmer begins to learn the value of goal
setting and supporting team goals.
Social
Awareness:
1. The
swimmer willingly and enthusiastically contributes to SSYS
initiatives designed to increase awareness and practically assist
those less fortunate.
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