Sienna Plantation Aquatics : practice groups

Sienna Plantation Aquatics (SPA) offers programs and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of theSienna Plantation Aquaticsto offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities. Our programs start with our Learn-to-Swim instructional program (SPA School of Fish) and continue through our upper level groups which feature swimmers competing at the National level, along with adult swimming groups. For specific program details please contact the coaching staff and/or School of Fish administrator at 281-778-FAST for more information.

Nemo Group (2 days per week)         The Nemo Group is a developmental "entry level” competitive swimming group for athletes making the transition from an instructional program or summer recreational league to year round competitive swimming. This program is for athletes 4-8 years of age who are legal in two strokes and have knowledge of all four strokes. The Nemo Group swimmers practice twice per week for 45 minutes each session. The Nemo group swimmers are encouraged, but not required to compete in competitions.

Required equipment: Mesh swim bag, kick board, fins (pocket foot), goggles, cap

Competitive Prep 10&Under (2 days per week)   The competitive prep program is a month to month program with fees due by check on first day of each month to the coach. This group will not practice in December.     This program is an entry-level competitive program for ages 7-10 yrs old. This program is tailored for athletes who have a working knowledge of all four strokes, are "legal" in three strokes and fairly proficient in two. These swimmers have either participated in summer league, or are preparing for the summer league season. Practices are offered two times a week per week for 1 hour a session. The main purpose of this group is to give those swimmers who have swimming skills continued aerobic training along with emphasis on stroke technique that will allow them to advance into the other SPA programs. This group has no competitive requirements, although if a swimmer wishes to compete they may. Required equipment: Mesh bag, kick board, fins (pocket foot), goggles, cap, water bottle, tennis shoes.

Competeitive Prep 11-14Yr old (2 days per week) The competitive prep program is a month to month program with fees due by check on first day of each month to the coach. This group will not practice in December. These swimmers have either participated in summer league, or are preparing for the summer league season. Practices are offered two times a week per week for 1 hour a session. The main purpose of this group is to give those swimmers who have swimming skills continued aerobic training along with emphasis on stroke technique that will allow them to advance into the other SPA programs. This group has no competitive requirements, although if a swimmer wishes to compete they may. Required equipment: Mesh bag, kick board, fins (pocket foot), goggles, cap, water bottle, tennis shoes.

Dolphin Group (3 days per week)     The Dolphin Group is also an "entry level" competitive swimming group for athletes 7-10 years of age. This program is tailored for athletes who are "legal" in three strokes and fairly proficient in two strokes. The Dolphin program targets young swimmers who are new to USA Swimming and want a fun avenue to enhance their abilities. The majority of time is spent on refining stroke mechanics. These swimmers have started to exhibit good swimming skills and will be introduced to some training skills and processes.   Swimmers are strongly encouraged to compete in competitions when coaches indicate they are ready. The Dolphin group swimmers practice three times per week for 1 hour each session Required equipment: Mesh swim bag, fins (pocket foot), kick board, goggles, cap, water bottle.

Junior Olympians (4 days per week)      The Junior Olympian (JO) group is an entry/intermediate competitive swimming group for swimmers 11-14 years of age. This group trains 4 days per week for 1 1/2 hour sessions. This group is tailored for entry level swimmers who have achieved basic skills in swimming and have some understanding of stroke requirements. The JO program specifically targets young swimmers who have participated in competitive situations and are wanting to learn more detailed stroke progressions.   The JO group spends their time equally between stroke technique and training skills and processes. This group has an expectation of competing in USA Swimming meets when the coaches feel the swimmer is ready.          Required Equipment: Mesh Swim bag, Kick board, fins (pocket foot), snorkels, goggles, cap, paddles. Tennis shoes, water bottle, jump rope.

Flying Fish (4 days per week) This is a new program for Spa this yr and will only be offered in Sienna. This program is for the advanced 8-10 yr old. They will practice 4 days a week for 1 1⁄2 hr sessions. The flying fish program targets those swimmers who have been in yr round swim team and have experienced all 4 competitive strokes legally. We will be spending time working on stroke technique, training processes and goal setting.   This program is a competitive program and swimmers will be required to compete at meets and attendance will be monitored.    Required Equipment: Mesh Swim bag, Kick board, fins (pocket foot), snorkels, goggles, cap, paddles. Tennis shoes, water bottle, jump rope.

State Team(6 days per week)    The State Team is an advanced competitive program for swimmers 9-14 years of age. The State Team trains 6-8 practices a week depending on swimmer age and readiness. The practices are approximately 2 hours per session and this program is only offered as a year round program (swimmers are restricted from joining a summer rec league team). The State team swimmers should have a working knowledge of training, are able to use more advanced training equipment, are capable of setting defined goals and are continuing to improve their technique in all four competitive strokes. The State team has a requirement to participate in meets throughout the year. There is an attendance requirement for this training group. Some morning practices will be required depending on age.

Required Equipment: Mesh swim bag, kick boards, paddles (coaches), pull buoy, fins (pocket foot), breast stroke fins suggested, pdf fins, snorkel, tempo trainer, jump rope, stretch cord, tennis shoes and water bottle.

National Development (3 days per week)      The National Development program provides supplemental training for swimmers that compete for their respective high school teams, but do not necessarily compete in USA Swimming meets. The program is open to all Junior Varsity and Varsity athletes that are working toward achieving success at their various high school competitions. These swimmers are expected to be both mature and responsible. The National Development program is offered 3 days per week for 1 3/4 hrs per session. Swimmers have the option to compete in USA meets in this program.

Required Equipment: Mesh swim bag, kick boards, paddles (coaches), pull buoy, fins (pocket foot), breast stroke fins suggested, pdf fins, Snorkel, tempo trainer, jump rope, stretch cord, tennis shoes and water bottle.

National Team (6 days per week)

The National Team is the highest level competitive program offered by SPA. It is for experienced year round swimmers who have achieved upper level time status in competition and practice sets and have dedicated themselves to the sport. The National Team swimmer consists of competitors who have demonstrated a skill level commensurate with that needed to compete at the United States Senior National and Junior Olympic National Championships. Swimmers exhibit a high level of swimming and workout ability. These swimmers are expected to be mature, dedicated, responsible, and dependable. As our more advanced swimmers increase their commitment to swimming, we insist that they maintain good academic standing.   This program does have an attendance requirement and some morning practice will be required during the school year.

Required Equipment: Mesh swim bag, kick boards, paddles(coaches), pull buoy, fins (pocket foot), breast stroke fins suggested, pdf fins, Snorkel, tempo trainer, jump rope, stretch cord, tennis shoes and water bottle.

Masters (3-4 days per week)

The Masters program is offered for adult swimmers of varying abilities ranging from beginner to competitive status. The program is designed to provide adults with an aerobic workout while at the same time improving stroke technique. SPA Masters program offers 4-5 Sessions per week and we are hoping to offer more soon. Required Equipment: Mesh swim bag, kick boards, paddles, pull buoy, fins (pocket foot) and water bottle.