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RED - Level 1 - Swim Team
Preparation
Entry level swimmers of any
age.
Must be able to swim one length of the pool - any stroke to join
team. Emphasis is on learning the four competitive strokes.
Prerequisite: Ability to swim 25 yards non stop
in all four strokes required to advance to level
two.
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WHITE - Level 2 -
Preparing to Compete
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Beginning Age Group Swimmers ages 5-13.
Emphasis is on stroke technique and fundamental concepts.
Prerequisite: Able to swim 50 yards non-stop (25
yards of crawl/25 yards of backstroke) or coach’s permission.
Basic stroke technique must be mastered before progressing to level
3.
BLUE - Level 3 - Intermediate
Competitors
Intermediate Age Group Swimmers Ages 6-18.
Must be willing to attend swim meets. Emphasis on stroke technique
streamlines breakouts and finishes.
Prerequisite: Able to swim 50 yards of all four
competitive strokes (crawl, back, and ability to perform legal
breast & fly). Stroke techniques are assessed for permission to
advance. Must be able to use pace clock.
JUNIORS -
Level 4 & SENIOR SILVER - Level
5 - Advanced Competitors
Advanced Age Group/High School
Swimmers Ages 11-19
Prerequisite: Must be willing to attend swim
meets. Improved pace clock skills, starts, turns, and racing skills
with emphasis on pace clock drills for endurance.
Workout Requirements: This group is for skilled
athletes who are expected to be motivated and have achieved the
following time standards in at least three events (one event must
be in fly or breaststroke). Senior Silver swimmers may be involved
in Senior Gold workouts from time to time to challenge them and
motivate them to achieve our highest
level.
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TIME STANDARDS
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Level 5
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Stroke
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45.0
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35.0
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31.0
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50 freestyle
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1:40.0
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1:18.0
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1:08.0
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100 freestyle
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1:45.0
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1:33.0
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1:20.0
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100 backstroke
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2:00.0
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1:43.0
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1:28.0
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100 breaststroke
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1:50.0
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1:32.0
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1:20.0
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100 butterfly
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SENIOR GOLD - Level 6 -
Elite Competitors
Pre-National Level Swimmers Ages
11-19
Prerequisite: Must be willing to attend swim
meets. Making or within 10% of a Junior or Senior National
Qualification Time.
Workout Requirements: This group is for those
swimmers that need to be challenged beyond the levels offered by
the Senior Silver levels.
AST Head Coach will have final say in all
advancements
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