Junior Competition

Head Coach: Nathan Meadows  (email) and Jorge Silva (email) at MC Rockville

Overview: Junior Competition is the top level 12 & Under group within the Hydro-Sonic organization. Members of this group have chosen swimming as their primary form of extra-curricular activity with aims of making top regional meets. Junior Competition swimmers are expected to make a minimum of 3 practices per week for 9-10s and 1 dryland practiceand 4 practices per week for 11-12 and 1 dryland practice. Making all practices per week is HIGHLY recommended. In addition all swimmers in Junior Competition are expected to attend all PVS meets that TIBU participates in.

This group is by invitation only based on top times. Any swimmer 9-12 who meets the minimum time requirements and is ready to make the sacrifice required to train at a high level can apply. Swimmers must submit their top times -- either PVS or MCSL -- in order to be considered for this group. Swimmers not interested in training at least 3 or 4 times per week should instead apply for Junior Developmental program. Swimmers will be expected to train consistently throughout the season in order to attain their personal goals.

Target Meet(s): Regional Level is the goal of this group (Junior Olympics/Zones)

Nutrition: Swimmers will be given literature on what is neccasary to reach peek performance as well as monthly tips on nutrition.

Goals: Swimmers enrolling in this group should have a set of seasonal goals they wish to achieve.

Program Basics:

  •  At coach’s invitation only

  •  Two programs: Quince Orchard and MC Rockville

  •  Ages 9 to 12

  •  3-4 practices per week minimum dependant upon age

  •  1 dryland practice per week minimum

  •  Participation in meets required

2009-2010 Session Dates:

  •   First session: August 31 — January 3

  •   Second session: January 4 — May 9

  •   Summer session: May 10 — July 30 

Practice Calendar: Quince Orchard: Click Here• MC Rockville: Click Here

Notes: All practices will be held at either Quince Orchard or MC Rockville except where noted. Practice cancelled on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Spring Break Week. Attendance at all practices is strongly recommended for swimmers to meet their individual session goals.

Cost:  $990 per swimmer per session, and includes:

  •   All meet entries (approximately $175)

  •   $71 Potomac Valley registration fee

  •   Dryland training (equipment provided)

  •   Goal setting and motivational training

  •   7 water workouts available per week

  •   Hydro-Sonic team cap and TIBU car magnet 

Payment Plan Options:

  •   Pay in full by December 5 and earn early bird discount of $50

  •   Pay deposit of $495 with registration and balance of $495 by Feb. 5

  •   Pay in four even monthly installments, 5% payment plan fee charged: $260 due with registration, Feb. 5, Mar. 5 and Apr. 5

Scholarship: Swimmers who apply for Scholarship must sign an agreement that if they do not make the minimum practices per week they are responsible for the full cost of the program. The scholarship is for serious swimmers who cannot afford to make the financial agreement with the club. But swimmers who apply must exceed the minimum standard.