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Group 1
This group is for the beginner learning the basics of competitive
swimming. The pre-requisites for this group would be the same
requirement as swim camp. This group will delve further into the
fundamentals of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle,
starts, turns, and the legalities of each stroke. Swimmers in this
group are encouraged to participate in local meets and are required
to attend the OCSC home meet and Conference meet. The minimum
requirements for this group is to be able to swim a 25 meter
freestyle, back stroke, and know how to dive.
Group 2
This group is for the intermediate swimmer who has passed out of
group 1 and is very familiar with all strokes, knows how to dive,
and do a flip turn. This group will provide more competitive
training and get more specific with stroke technique. Like group 1,
swimmers in this group are encouraged to participate in local meets
and are required to attend the OCSC home meet and Conference meet.
The minimum requirement for this group is to be able to swim all
strokes legally and have completed a 100 IM legally in a meet, be
able to dive, and do a flip turn.
Group 3
This group is for the more dedicated and skilled intermediate
swimmer who has passed out of group 2 and wants to practice and
compete at a higher level. These swimmers will be introduced to
interval training, longer practices, and will follow a season
workout plan. Swimmers in this group are encouraged to participate
in local meets, away meets, and are required to attend the OCSC
home meet and Conference meet. The minimum requirement for this
group is to swim a 200 IM legally at a meet.
Group 4
This is for the dedicated advanced swimmer who has passed out of
group 3 and consistently attends practice when offered. This group
is an introduction to the “Pre-Elite” group. The
swimmers will become more skilled at interval training and develop
a stronger tolerance for longer and harder intervals. Swimmers in
this group are encouraged to participate in more competitive meets,
as well as local meets, and are required to attend the OCSC home
meet and Conference meet. The minimum requirement for this group is
to be able to swim a 400 IM legally at a meet, hold 5 x 100 meter
freestyle on a 2:05 minute (meter) base, without stopping and
attend at least 3 practices a week. A drag suit should be worn at
all practices.
Pre-Elite
This group is for the dedicated swimmer who has passed out of
group 4 and is striving for state cuts. This group’s goal is
to develop a consistent group to train with and go through what is
necessary to qualify for state level competitions. Practice
attendance is highly recommended and should be a top priority. The
swimmers in this group are encouraged at sign up for at least 3
sessions a year. Swimmers in this group are encouraged to
participate in more competitive meets, as well as local meets, and
are required to attend the OCSC home meet and Conference meet. The
minimum requirement for this group is to be able to swim a 400 IM
legally at a meet, hold 10 x 100 meter freestyle on 1.50 (meter)
base, with out stopping, attend at least 4 practices a week, and
have at least some B or higher cuts. A drag suit should be worn at
all practices.
Elite
This group is for the highly advance and dedicated swimmer who has
passed out of the Pre-Elite’s and is striving for state cuts.
This group’s goal is to develop a consistent group to train
with and go through what is necessary to qualify for state and
national level competitions. The swimmers in this group are
encouraged at sign up for at least 3 sessions a year. Swimmers in
this group are encouraged to participate in more competetive meets,
as well as local meets, and are required to attend the OCSC home
meet and Conference meet. The minimum requirement for this group is
to be able to swim a 400 IM legally at a meet, hold 10 x 100
freestyle on 1:40 (meter) base, with out stopping, attend at least
4 practices a week, and have at least some B+ or higher cuts. A
drag suit should be worn at all practices.
HighSchool
This group is for the high school aged swimmer who wants to stay in
shape and further develop their technique in and out of the pool.
Practice attendance is not required. Meet participation is
available but not required. This group will receive less guidance
from the coaching staff and therefore will have a reduced
registration fee. The minimum requirement for this group is a
completion of at least one high school swim season. The final
decision is based on the discretion of the head swim coach.
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