GOLD

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.

Coaches:
Gold Group 1 is coached by Coach Andy Antonetz and Coach Caroline Yokubaitis. Gold Group 2 is coached by Coach Ryan Nugent.

Fees:

$80 Per Month

(excluding SPAR Membership Fees)

2009-2010 Gold Group Practice Schedule
(Gold Groupers Are Expected To Attend As Many As Possible)