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DEVELOPMENTAL Program
Yellow A
Substantially legal in 3 of 4 strokes for 25 yards
Technique instruction will focus on executing legal breaststroke
and butterfly, polishing freestyle and backstroke skills, and
learning proper starts, turns and finishes. The swimmers will be
introduced to dryland activities focused on improving motor skills,
coordination and body awareness.
There are no practice requirements, but 2-3 practices per week are
recommended to develop and retain the learned skills.
Yellow B
Minimally complete 1 length of free and 1 length of another
competitive stroke in a substantially legal manner
Technique instruction will focus on executing legal breaststroke
and butterfly, polishing freestyle and backstroke skills, and
learning proper starts, turns and finishes. The swimmers will be
introduced to dryland activities focused on improving motor skills,
coordination and body awareness.
There are no practice requirements, but 2-3 practices per week are
recommended to develop and retain the learned skills.
Age Group Program – swimmers
12 and under
White
Able to complete a legal 100 IM and a freestyle flip turn
Technique instruction will focus on developing and maintaining
proper technique in all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and
finishes. The primary goals of this group will be to refine
technique, develop the ability to maintain proper form while
beginning to increase endurance levels and develop skills necessary
to succeed in a swim team environment, such as timely arrival and
lane etiquette. The swimmers will continue with dryland activities
focused on improving motor skills, coordination and body
awareness.
There are no practice requirements, but 3 practices per week are
recommended to develop and retain the learned skills.
Green
Able to complete a legal 200 IM, a backstroke flip turn and
certified to execute a racing start in shallow water.
Technique instruction will focus on polishing the skills and
technique of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and
finishes. The primary goals of this group will be to refine
technique and develop the ability to maintain proper form while
beginning to increase endurance levels. The swimmers will continue
with dryland activities focused on improving motor skills,
coordination and body awareness.
There are no practice requirements, but a minimum of 3 practices
per week are recommended to develop and retain the learned
skills.
Blue
10 and under “BB” time in a minimum of 2 strokes or
IM
Swimmers will continue to focus on technique, but will begin to
transition to increased training sets to gain endurance and develop
an understanding of race strategy. In this group swimmers will
continue to master good practice habits such as timely arrival,
lane etiquette, pace clock reading, and much more. The swimmers
will continue with dryland activities focused on improving motor
skills, coordination and body awareness. Group members will also
begin to make commitments to their swimming. Decisions about
attendance, quality of work, and attitude will be made by each
athlete and his or her parents. Attendance and attitude will be
used to determine advancement to the next group. Athletes begin to
develop goal setting skills.
There are no practice attendance requirements, but his group
should begin to make a more advanced commitment. The recommendation
is 3-4 practices per week.
Black
10 and under “AA” time in a minimum of 2 strokes
Commitment – The expectation of this group is that they are
competing at the JO/Y State level and ultimately the Zone level. To
compete at this level the commitment to the sport should begin to
solidify and as such attendance at the offered water and land
practices is expected. It is expected that those in this group
maintain a minimum of 80% attendance; attendance will be taken and
attendance records will be considered when selecting relays or
making decisions regarding group placement when the athlete moves
into the senior program.
Senior Program – swimmers 13
and over
Senior B Minimally able to complete a set of 5 x 200 free
and 5 x 100 IM @ :20-:30 rest
This group is intended for those swimmers who are dedicated to
improving their skills in swimming with an eye to either becoming
more competitive in the sport, continue their competitive swimming
career in a less regimented manner or using swimming as
cross-training for their primary sport. Training will emphasize the
development of good technique, good work habits, attendance, and a
positive attitude, which will lead to higher levels of achievement
and more challenging training. The Senior B group is encouraged to
attend a mimimum of 70% of practices offered.
Senior A
13-14 “B” time in a
minimum of 2 strokes
The expectations for this group are to 1) prepare for the move to
the Pre-National Group and 2) compete at the Regional level. It is
expected that those in this group maintain a minimum of 80%
attendance; however, it is recommended that all offered water and
land practices are attended to ensure adequate preparation for
competition at the regional level. As with the other groups,
attendance will be taken and attendance records will be taken into
consideration when selecting relays and during consideration of a
potential move to the Pre-National Group.
Pre
National
13-14 “A” time in a minimum of 2 strokes
Commitment – The expectations for this group are to 1)
prepare for the move to the National Group and 2) compete at the
JO/Y State level. It is expected that those in this group maintain
a minimum of 80% attendance; however, it is recommended that all
offered water and land practices are attended to ensure adequate
preparation for competition at the state level and to prepare for
national competition. As with the National Group, attendance will
be taken and attendance records will be taken into consideration
when selecting relays and during consideration of a potential move
to the National Group.
National
13-14 “AAA” 2 strokes or Y National Cut
Commitment – there is a high level of commitment required of
the athlete that is part of this group. To compete at the Y
National level and beyond requires daily focused effort in the
pool, during land workouts and in balancing training with school.
It is expected that those in this group maintain a minimum of 90%
attendance and it is strongly recommended that all offered water
and land practices are attended. Attendance will be taken
throughout the season and attendance records will be taken into
consideration when selecting relays or participation in Elite
Meets, i.e. Grand Prix, Junior Nationals, US Open, etc.
College
Description:
The BR RYALL College group is for returning college swimmers
committed to maintaining their training during the summer, in
preparation for their college swim seasons.
Focus:
Training will be geared toward preparing swimmers for the Speedo
Sectional and Jr./Sr. National
competitions and will be specialized based on each swimmers
individual needs.
Commitment:
There are no required practices, however, it is expected that
swimmers at this level are committed to their training and
returning to school in condition for the arduous college
season.
Masters Program – swimmers 19 and over
Masters
Description:
The BR RYALL Masters group is open to all adult swimmers (fitness,
triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to
improving their fitness through swimming.
Focus:
The group is designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or
train for specific goals, and offer active support for a healthy
lifestyle through friendship, and camaraderie.
Commitment:
There are no required practices.
The above descriptions are
guidelines; ultimate group assignment will be at the discretion of
the BR Ryall coaching staff.
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