The Red Group
Ages:
5 to 12 Years Old
Focus:
Continued competitive swimming
"lessons" geared toward preparing the swimmer for longer and more
demanding practice sessions. All four (Free, Back, Breast
& Fly) stroke techniques and skill acquisition are the primary
focuses. Swimmers develop strokes and techniques through
drills, games, and demonstrations. The technique/training
ratio for the Red Group is 100 % technique to 0% training.
Red Group swimmers are promoted to the White Group on an ongoing
individual basis.
Competitions:
Red Group swimmers are encouraged
to participate in competitions at the coaching staff’s
recommendation. Typically, these competitions are one-day meets
with swimmers of similar levels from other teams in the
area.
Fees:
$45 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership
Fees)
The White Group
Ages:
5 to 12 Years Old
Focus:
Continued focus geared toward
preparing the swimmer for longer and more demanding practice
sessions, and includes starts, turns, and some aerobic base
training. All four (Free, Back, Breast & Fly) stroke techniques
and skill acquisition continue to be the primary focuses.
Swimmers develop strokes and techniques through drills, games, and
demonstrations. The technique/training ratio for the White
Group is 90% technique to 10% training. White Group swimmers
are promoted to the Blue Group on an ongoing individual
basis.
Competitions:
White Group swimmers are
encouraged to participate in competitions at the coaching
staff’s recommendation, and are usually encouraged to swim in
at least one, full major meet each season.
Fees:
$55 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership
Fees)
The Blue Group
Ages:
5 to 12 Years Old
Focus:
Continued focus geared toward
preparing the swimmer for longer and more demanding practice
sessions, and includes starts, turns, and more aerobic base
training loads. All four (Free, Back, Breast & Fly) stroke
techniques and skill acquisition continue to be the primary
focuses. Swimmers develop strokes and techniques through
drills, games, and demonstrations. The technique/training
ratio for the Blue Group is 80% technique to 20% training.
Blue Group swimmers are promoted to the Gold Group after meeting
the criteria and only on a seasonal basis.
Competitions:
Blue Group swimmers are encouraged
to participate in competitions at the coaching staff’s
recommendation. Blue Group swimmers are encouraged to attend more
state wide competitions as their skill levels and competitive
confidence grows.
Fees:
$60 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership
Fees)
The Gold Group
Ages:
9 to 12 Years Old
Focus:
The Gold Group is our first group
where swimmers are introduced to traditional training on a
consistent and regular basis. Blue Group swimmers are
promoted to the Gold Group as the swimmer meets the outlined
criteria and the coaching staff feels they are ready. The
appropriate attendance recommendations must also have been met, as
when the swimmers reach this level, consistency in training
schedules play a major role in continued improvement.
Technique and development are still the major focuses of the Gold
Group, with a geared emphasis toward competing on a regular
basis. The technique to training ratio for the Gold Group is
about 40% technique to 60% training on a daily basis. Gold
swimmers are promoted to National Prep or Senior on a case-by-case
basis as the coaching staff sees fit, and at the beginning of a
season.
Competitions:
Swimmers in the Gold Group are
expected to compete on a regular basis each season. Gold swimmers
will typically attend 1 to 2 meets per month throughout the
year.
Fees:
$80 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership
Fees)
The Senior Group
Ages:
13 to Post Graduate
Focus:
The Senior Group serves as our
training platform for swimmers who are 13 or turning 13 within the
coming season. This group serves a multitude of purposes for
SWIM LOUISIANA and is our most diverse training group. These
swimmers could be new to the sport but over the age of 12, swimmers
coming in from our gold group, developing swimmers who need to
refine their skills, or even established swimmers who have multiple
commitments to other activities which limit commitment are all part
of this group. Swimmers in the Senior Group work toward
developing a sound aerobic base while maintaining a solid focus on
technique and skill development. The technique/training ratio
for the Senior Group varies, but is mainly 50% technique to 50%
training.
Competitions
Swimmers in the Senior Group are
expected to compete on a regular basis each season. Senior
swimmers will typically attend 1 to 2 meets per month throughout
the year.
Fees:
$80 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership
Fees)
The National Prep Group
Ages:
12 to Post-Graduate
Focus:
The National Prep Group is our top
training group in our program. National Prep swimmers have
established themselves through competitive results and have made
swimming their top athletic activity. They are expected to
maintain at or near 100% attendance while in the group, and can be
asked to return to the Senior group if they can’t make the
commitment required for National Prep. This group is a
serious training group for motivated and committed swimmers who
want to pursue Regional, National and hopefully someday
international competition. Swimmers from the Senior Group and
Gold Group are promoted to the National Prep Group after meeting
the National Prep Group requirements outlined in the group criteria
part of this handbook. These promotions typically will take place
at the beginning of a season. The technique to training ratio
for the National Prep Group is about 15% technique to 85% training
on a daily basis.
Competitions:
Swimmers in the National Prep
Group are expected to compete on a regular basis each season.
National Prep Group swimmers will typically attend 1 to 2 meets per
month throughout the year. The National Prep Group will also
travel more regionally than other swimmers.
Fees:
$88 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership
Fees)
