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Swimmers are assigned to groups
based on their age and ability after an evaluation by our
professional staff. No children are turned away. Those whose skills
are not quite ready for the team are encouraged to particpate in
lessons at the Aquatic Center to continue their preparation. We
have a spot in our program for everyone!
The progression of an athlete from
one level to another is based on many different variables, not
simply age or competitive performance. Group changes generally
occur at three times during the year - during or after the December
holidays, after the short course season, or after the long course
season. Advancement of swimmers to a different practice group is
always at the coach’s discretion; however, we have
established some guidelines to help the swimmers set goals.
The sport of swimming has
garnered a reputation of requiring extremem dedication on the part
pf particpants and their families. While this is true at the elite
level, swimmers and families in our program are encouraged to determine their own
level of time commitment based on their unique situation and
goals. A consistent practice schedule is
ideal but not mandatory. As with any other skill-based activity,
frequency and quality of practice time correlate to
improvement.
Novice Team – Coach Judy
Bol
Monday-Thursday 5:30-6:30
PM
Recommended attendance: at least twice per week
The group is the first level of the
competitive team and typically consists of swimmers who are in
their first few years in the sport. The purpose of the Novice group
is to develop skills in all four of the competitive strokes.
Practices will focus on skill development and building endurance in
a fun atmosphere.
Moving to the Junior Age Group
Team
- Perform all strokes legally in a
meet
- Racing Start off the
block
- Backstroke and Freestyle flip
turns
- 50+% practice
attendance
- 200 Freestyle during a
meet
- Minimum age 7
Junior Age Group Team – Coach Liz
Cuadrado
Monday-Friday 4:00-5:30 PM;
Saturday 8:00-9:30 AM
Recommended attendance: at least
2-3 times per week
The goal of this group is to
further refine each swimmer’s proficiency in the different
strokes, starts, and turns. This group is introduced to the
concept of interval training by doing longer practice sets to build
endurance. Swimmers are expected to develop good practice
habits, and will begin to learn additional training concepts that
are utilized at the higher levels of our team.
Moving to the Advanced Age Group
Team
- Swim each event offered in their
age group during the season
- Demonstrate knowledge of workout
rules and expectations
- 75+% practice
attendance
- 400/500 Freestyle during a
meet
- 200 IM during a meet
- Minimum Age 9
Advanced Age Group Team – Coach Sarah
Dowd
Monday-Friday 4:00-5:45 PM;
Saturday 8:00-10:00 AM
Recommended attendance: at
least 3-4 times per week
This is our highest level of
training for age group (14 & under) swimmers. Emphasis is
placed on continuing to improve skills and stroke technique, as
well as increased training intensity. Members of this group also
are expected to have consistent practice attendance and demonstrate
leadership to the other members of the age group
team.
Senior Team – Coaches Mark Hesse & Kevin
Hedrick
Mon., Weds. & Fri. 6:00-7:15
AM; Mon.-Thurs. 3:45-5:45 PM; Fri. 3:45-5:15 PM, Sat. 8:00-10:30
AM
Recommended Attendance: as often as possible
This group consists of swimmers
high school age and above. Training in this group is structured
around the individual athlete’s goals. Every swimmer is
expected to contribute positively to the team’s pursuit of
excellence. Team members in this group learn the skills
necessary to be successful at the highest levels of swimming.
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