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Senior I Strypers
Group
The Senior
I Group represents the second highest level of practice and
coaching available with the South Shore YMCA Strypers. The aim of
this training group to be highly competitive at both the YMCA and
USA National Championship level. Swimmers are considered for this
group based on a combination of three main criteria:
1.
Readiness and ability to execute the practice.
2. Meet performances.
3. Age.
Requirements:
Swimmers
must be able to complete the the Goals of the Gold Stryper Squad
and complete the following:
- 3 x 400 IM @ 6.30.
- 8 x 100 kick @ 1.55.
- 16 x 100 freestyle @ 1.25.
and any one of the following:
- 8 x 100 freestyle @ 1.15.
- 8 x 100 backstroke @ 1.25.
- 6 x 100 breastroke @ 1.35.
- 6 x 100 butterfly @ 1.25.
Equipment:
two pair of goggles; cap; short fins; drag suit; kickboard; power
paddles; speed paddles; a pull buoy and a hard tennis ball.
(All equipment is the responsibility of the
athlete and must be brought to every practice).
Goals:
Swimmer is working toward
the following accomplishments:
- 4 x 400
IM @ 5.50.
- 10 x 100 kick @ 1.40.
- 10 x 100 freestyle @ 1.10.
and any one of the following:
- 24 x 100 freestyle @ 1.12 (Women) and 1.08 (Men).
- 24 x 100 backstroke @ 1.20 (Women) and 1.15 (Men).
- 24 x 100 breastroke @ 1.30 (Women) and 1.25 (Men).
- 24 x 100 butterfly @ 1.20 (Women) and 1.15 (Men).
Training Program:
Coaches and swimmers are focused on developing a
comprehensive training regime, accounting for stroke refinement,
increased aerobic and anaerobic capacity, event-specific dry-land
routine, mental skills and balanced nutrition for athletes.
Character Development and Life
Skills
Championships Behaviour and
Accountability:
1. The swimmer accepts the
responsibility of being a leader and/or role model by working with
younger swimmers. The swimmer leads by being a positive
example.
2. The swimmer understands the importance of seasonal, yearly, and
quadrennial planning and the consistency of the plan within each of
the cycles.
3. The swimmer recognizes the effects of poor communication.
4. The swimmer demonstrates the attributes of quality
sportsmanship.
Work Ethic and
Self-Discipline:
1. The
swimmer takes pride in doing the little things well and goes beyond
the call of duty.
2. The swimmer demonstrates self-motivation.
3 . The swimmer is able to explain the rationale of the five
categories of banned substance.
4 . The swimmer deomstrates an understanding of the short and long
term effects of performance enhancing drugs.
Time Management:
The swimmer has mastered time
management skills so outside activities do not interfere with
practice and meet attendance.
Commitment and
Loyalty:
1. The swimmer understands the nee
to sacrifice self interest for team goals.
2. The swimmer demonstrates commitment to his or her team by
continued dedicated membership.
Social
Awareness:
1. The swimmer willingly and enthusiastically leads SSYS
initiatives designed to increase awareness and practically assist
those less fortunate.
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