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Mini
Dolphins
Beginning swimmers who are 5 to 7 years-old.
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle or backstroke
unassisted.
Bronze
Team
Novice swimmers who are 5 to 8 years-old.
Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke.
Stroke, start and turn instruction are emphasized. Swimmers must be
legal in all four strokes before they move to the Silver Group.
Silver
Team
Swimmers generally 9-10 years-old who are legal
in all four competitive strokes. All strokes, starts and turns will
be refined in this group. Swimmers will learn to use a pace clock
in practice sessions and start interval training. Silver Team
swimmers will compete mainly in the central valley.
Gold
Team
Swimmers generally 11-12 years-old
who are becoming experienced workout swimmers and competitors.
Strong proficiency in all four competitive strokes, starts and
turns is expected. Tougher interval training will be required in
this group. Gold Team swimmers will have the opportunity to compete
in age group competition both locally and regionally.
Senior
Team
Swimmers generally 13 years and older who are
proficient at all four competitive strokes, starts and turns. The
workout schedule is increasingly demanding. Local and regional
competitions will be attended.
Elite High Performance
Team
The top of the Dolphin pyramid. Swimmers
generally 13 and older will train twice per day in a demanding
regimen which will prepare them for local, regional and national
competition. Members sign a contract to fully participate in this
training group.
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