Senior Group

 

Senior Group (high school/college)

Senior 1 & 2 Group

Senior 1 : Swimmers should be able to train moderately and be interested in becoming competitive high school swimmers.  The emphasis in this group is on technique with moderate training. Workouts will consist of 4,500-6,500 yards and swimmers should prepare for the 200 stroke, 200 IM, and 500 Free.  Sample endurance sets will include 20x100 Free or 20x50 stroke.  Swimmers should train to reach their high school potential, to move to the Senior 2 Group, and/or prepare for college swimming.  There are no attendance requirement but  swimmers are encouraged to attend 4 to 8 workouts per week (one morning workout is recommended).
 
 
 

 

Senior 2: Swimmers should be able to train fairly aggressively and be committed to swimming.  Technique will be emphasized but workouts will range from 5,000 to 7,000 yards.  Swimmerswill prepare for the 200 stroke, 400 IM, and 500 Free.  No time standard are required but sample sets will be 20x100 Free @ 1:15 yds or 15x100 Stroke.  Swimmers should be training to achieve Sectional Times and/or prepare for college swimming.  Swimmers will be expected to attend 6 to 8 workouts per week (two morning workouts).  

 

 

Senior 1 & 2 Group Coach:Ron Heidary, Don Heidary, and Dave Schurhoff

Senior 3 Group

Athletes entering the Senior 3 group must display a strong desire to perform at the highest level they are capable of. Training is geared towards individual talents, although a strong aerobic endurance factor is present. Athletes in the Senior 3 group should progress from California-Nevada Sectional time standards on to national level swimming.  In addition to being focussed, mature, technically proficient, and dedicated to training, every swimmer in this group is expected to attend each team meet, and act with the utmost integrity on a daily basis: Minimum training sets include: 25x100 Free @ 1:15 and 20x100 IM @ 1:30.        
 
Senior 4 Group


 

 

Minimum criteria for entry is one National time standard and a commitment to be competitive on a national level. This group focuses on qualifying for Olympic Trials every 4 years as well as extraordinary leadership. Minimum training sets for entry include:

30x100 @ 1:10
10X200IM @
2:45          

Senior 3 & 4 Group Coach: Ron Heidary & Don Heidary
 
Senior Workout Schedule

 
Senior 1/2 PM: Monday-Thursday 4:00-6:00 , Friday 3:40-5:30  (Meeting 3:40-4:00)

Senior 1/2 Dry land: Tuesday & Thursday
5:30-6:00, Monday bands at 3:45       

Senior 3/4 PM: Monday-Thursday
3:15-5:15 , Friday 3:40-5:30 (Meeting 3:40-4:10)         

Senior 3/4 Dry land: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
2:40- 3:15 , Friday 3:00 - 3:30        
  
Morning Workouts:  Tuesday & Thursday
5:45 - 7:20 (all Seniors), Friday - same time Senior 3/4, optional Senior 1/2. 

Saturday: (for all Senior Swimmers)
7:30 - 10:00 (unless cancelled due to a meet)

Senior Meeting: Will hold a senior meeting (all swimmers) from
3:40-4:10 each Friday  


 

ORINDA AQUATICS
Senior Group - 2009 Fall/Winter Meet Schedule
         
      SENIOR GROUP
         
      Tiburon Mile - Sunday, September 13
OCTOBER    
  3   no meet
  10   Fall Jamboree (for Fall swimmers only) senior swimmers help with the meet
  17-18 meet WALNUT CREEK Sr+
    location Heather Farms
    comment team meet for swimmers who qualify (2 bonus events for a qualified time)
  24-25 meet MARIN PIRATES CBA+
    location Marin Jr College
    comment from all swimmers not attending the Walnut Creek Sr Meet
  31   no meet
NOVEMBER    
  6-8 meet TERRAPIN Sr+ T/F
    location Concord Community Pool
    comment team meet for swimmers who qualify (IM ers enter Friday 400 IM) 
  14-15 meet ORINDA AQUATICS CBA+ HOST MEET
    location Soda Aquatic Center
    comment MANDATORY TEAM MEET
  21   no meet
  28   no meet - Thanksgiving weekend
DECEMBER    
  4-6 meet JUNIOR OLYMPICS AA+ (14 & U)
    location Pleasanton
    comment for 14 & under swimmers who qualify - this will NOT be a peak meet for Senior swimmers
  10-12   Speedo Jr. National Short Course Championships
      Columbus, Ohio
      travel meet for swimmers who qualify
  11-13 meet PACIFIC SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
    location WCAB host
    comment team meet for swimmers who qualify - swimmers attending Sectional enter 2 days only
  11-13 meet ALA-GATORS CBA+
    location Oakland
    comment to be determined
  18-22 meet Speedo Sectional Championships
    location Long Beach, Belmont Plaza Pool
    comment team meet for qualified swimmers - optional but recommended for Jr National swimmers
      Holiday Workout Schedule: Dec 21-Jan 2
         
Possible Meets for Winter/Spring 2010  
  Jan 16-18 Cal Invitational (Martin Luther King weekend)  
  Feb 13-15 President's Day Classic, San Diego - possible Senior Travel Meet  
  March    possible travel meet - to be determined  
  March 26-28 Junior Olympics, San Ramon  
  May 14-15 High School League Championship Meets  
  May 21-22 North Coast Championships