WHY VAST ?
VAST offers its
swimmers many unique opportunities. Because of its intimate
size, the coaching staff is able to design an individualized
program for each of its swimmers, allowing your child the
opportunity to “climb the ladder of success” at their
own speed.
VAST caters to ALL athletes. It offers
programs for beginners to those that have dreams of Olympic
Gold. VAST wants all swimmers, regardless of their level of
commitment, to feel good about what they do as a member of our
club.
VAST also recognizes that our athletes have
interests outside of swimming and will work with you to find a
balance between them.
Club swimming helps teach dedication,
teamwork, commitment, and hard work. The quality coaching
staff at VAST is committed to these values. They are eager to
work with your child in helping to develop these skills. Our
coaching staff is also well trained in the latest swimming
techniques.
If you are looking for a year round swim
team that believes in the needs of individuals, then look no
further than VAST!!!!
Want to try-out??? Then stop by any
one of our training facilities for a 5 day FREE trial! (Please make
sure a parent is with you to sign the appropriate
forms.)
Practice
Groups
Gold
Group: The Gold group is
designed for those swimmers that are training to compete at the
sectional level, either age group or senior, or training to qualify
for National level competitions. Workouts are designed to help each
of the athletes achieve the success that they are looking for.
Stroke technique is refined at this level with a major emphasis on
strength and conditioning.
Practices for this group will be between 5 and 11 times a week
depending on the season and the availability of pools. The
commitment level for this group is very high. Week day mornings and
Saturdays are strongly encouraged. The gold group is based at the
Aquatics Center in Federal Way.
Gold II:
This group coincides with the gold group and is designed for
the high school athlete who would like to stay in shape and/or
improve for the high school season. It is also designed for our
swimmers, 13 & over who are preparing for entry into the gold
group. The prep group focuses on technique, endurance training as
well as goal setting. Swimmers are encouraged to attend a minimum
of 4-5 days per week of practice. Saturday mornings are also highly
encouraged. Practices are at KCAC.
Silver
Group:
The Silver Group is designed for those swimmers that are
ready to compete on a regular basis. Stroke technique is a major
focus in this group, with a building base of conditioning and
strength building. At this level, participation in meets is very
important. Coaches need to see these athletes in performance
situations in order to identify areas of need as well as strengths
to build upon. Usually there is at least one meet a month for this
athlete. Practice sessions for this group are 3-5 days during the
week. The Silver Group is offered at the Puyallup, Celebration Park
and the King County Aquatic Center locations.
Bronze
Group: The
Bronze group is designed for those swimmers that have a good grasp
of all the competitive strokes and are starting to learn how to do
sets and read the pace clock. The major emphasis in this
group is stroke technique. This group practices three times a week
for one hour. Meet participation is encouraged. The Bronze group is
offered at all our training facilities.
Blue
Group: The Blue Group is designed
to be an introduction to swim team. This group meets twice per week
for 45 minutes. For entry into this group, swimmers must be able to
swim 25 yards of backstroke and freestyle. Emphasis in this group
is on learning the 4 competitive strokes, learning how to swim with
other people in the lane, and getting comfortable with the language
and routine of a swim practice. Meet participation is encouraged,
but not required. The Blue Group is offered at Celebration Park and
Puyallup.
Registration packet and fee
schedule
Short Course Practice
Schedule (08-09)
