Silver

Age Standard: 9 and Up
 
Time Standard Requirement:
  • Swimmer must have attained four Red times in 3 different strokes
 Training Time per Week:
  • 4-5 sessions/1-1 ¼ hrs each
 Volume/Session:
  • 1600-3000 yds
 Yearly Training:
  • 40-45 weeks
 Training Objectives:
  • Stroke Technique – All strokes
  • Racing skills, starts, turns, moderate pacing
  • Aerobic endurance
  • Sculling drills
  • Speed and acceleration at 50-100 yds
  • Greater mix of training methods (aerobic training)
  • Flexibility
  • General body strength
  • Movement coordination
 Motor Learning Objectives:
  • Improve stroke technique and learn race skills (i.e. using the clock, pacing, accelerating, and finishing strong)
  • Consolidate stroke development
  • Improve conditioning components of endurance and speed while maintaining stroke technique
  • Develop simple race strategy and tactics
 Knowledge and Attitudes:
  • Enjoyment of pool practice
  • Become part of the club and team culture
  • Begin to function with less direct supervision
  • Make positive decisions regarding training, i.e. eating habits, attendance etc.
  • Maintain a daily notebook/log
Competition Objectives:
  • Club ABC meets leading up to Age Group Invites
  • Skill development and improvement
  • Increase number of events to swim at meets
  • Increase length of events to swim at meets