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Seahorse:
4:30-5:00
Seahorse must be able to
complete at least one lap of freestyle or backstroke without
fins. Focus is on technique fundamentals, learning four legal
strokes, and on teamwork and swimming etiquette. Play is
emphasized ans social aspect encouraged.
Green Group:
3:45-4:30
Swimmers can do one lap of
each stroke legally, as well as legal turns and finishes.
Focus is on creating beautiful, efficient strokes.
Black Group:
3:45-4:45
Fun, social connection and
skill building are still emphasized as well as the competetive
aspect of swimming. Meets are encouraged. Focus
continues to be on technique with the additional component of
interval training, and some awareness of times.
Gold Group:
3:45-4:45
Swimmers are expected to attend at least 6 competitions within
the calendar year. This is a preparation group for Junior
Olympic and Far Western level swimming achievement.
Contribution to the team is discussed and team and individual goals
are set.
Junior Age 1:
4:45-6:15
Swimmers are increasing
amount of yardage swum. Conditioning is emphasized along with
efficiency. Longer range goals are discussed.
Junior Age 2:
4:45-6:30
Same as Junior Age 1,
but for more committed swimmers who will soon be making the step to
the Senior Group. These swimmers are committed to swimming 6
days a week.
Senior
Group: 3:45-6:30
Introduction to
aerobic and anaerobic energy level training, speed, endurance, and
dryland training. Focus on preparing for statewide
competitions and travel meets. Practices 2.5 hours, 6 days/
week. Up to 9 times / week.
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