Novice I:

This group is for beginning swimmers who are comfortable under water. It is a development school for participants. Swimmers in this group are 4 years of age and older.

Novice II:

In this group, swimmers must be capable of swimming 25 yards using freestyle and backstroke. At this level, concentration will be on the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes, and the enjoyment of swimming. The minimum age for this group is 5.

Novice III: 

Swimmers should be capable of swimming all four competitive strokes. The emphasis of this group is stroke skills, turns, start techniques, an introduction to competitive swim training, interval training, and reading a pace clock. The minimum age for this group is 6.

Age Group I: 

This level’s emphasis is stroke skills, turns and start techniques. Swimmers will continue to build endurance, speed, and strength training through the combination of improved techniques and progressive training. This is a group for swimmers that are relatively new to competitive swimming. Swimmers are 9-12 years of age.

 Age Group II

Swimmers should be proficient in all four competitive strokes, turns, and techniques. The emphasis will be improving the swimmer’s performance through progressive and challenging swim training methods. Although competing in swim meets is not required, practices are designed to help the swimmer meet competitive goals. Swimmers are generally 9-12 years of age.

Age Group III

This group is for swimmers interested in preparing for competition, and who are willing and capable of handling progressive workouts. Stroke skills and interval training will be stressed for these swimmers. Swimmers are generally 11-12 years of age.

Senior I

This group focuses primarily on proper technique of the four competitive strokes, starts and turns, and improving skills and conditioning for the sport of swimming, as well as other sports. This group is conducted in a fun and exciting environment. This group is designed for swimmers that wish to pursue other activities outside of swimming while keeping in shape. Swimmers are generally 13-18 years of age.

Senior II:

This group is a stepping-stone for the Senior III program. Swimmers in this group focus on improving their competitive performance. The emphasis is stroke skills and interval swim training. Swimmers in this group are 13 years of age or older.

Senior III:

This level requires a serious commitment to the sport of swimming. The emphasis will be on extensive training for a high level of competition. It is offered to swimmers who are willing and capable of handling progressive workouts. Swimmers in this group are 14 years of age and older.

Masters:

This is a group of individuals who are interested in physical fitness. The coach will provide two workouts for swimmers, or they can lap swim on their own. This group emphasis is on meeting swimmer needs.

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