Swim Groups

Pre-Competition Groups

Registration Fee: All swimmers must pay an annual, non-refundable / non-transferable Registration Fee of $130. The Registration fee is NOT part of the program free.  The Registration fee includes a USA swimming membership, an AAC t-shirt, and an AAC cap.  For all Pre-Competition groups, Meet fees are NOT included in the Registration Fee and the Family Discount does NOT apply.

Mini Gator
Ages 6-8
Washington-Lee Swimming Pool
Coach - Mary Allen, Julie Gallion

This is our most basic skills training program.  The program is designed to introduce young swimmers to the sport of competitive swimming and offers the skills necessary to begin to learn all four competitive swim strokes.  All swimmers in this program must be able to swim one full length of the pool (25 yards) without stopping. This program will focus on improving the freestyle and backstroke skills and begin the introduction to breastroke and butterfly swim strokes.

Gator I
Ages 6-9
Wakefield Swimming Pool
Coaches: Caroline Heeter, Matt Bernfeld
Our beginner level swim program, Gator I is designed for younger swimmers interested in staying competitive and improving upon their swimming skills during the winter months.  Swimmers must have a strong freestyle and backstroke to be able to join this group and possess a basic understanding of breaststroke and butterfly . 
The first session of this program focuses on skills training in freestyle and backstroke including starts and turns. 
The second session continues skills training in freestyle and backstroke, but will focus on stroke developement for breastroke and butterfly including starts and turns. 

Gators I Registration fee- $130.00- annually, not per session

Gators Program fee: (12-week sessions)
Residents: $148
Non-residents: $196

Gator II
Ages 8–11
Wakefield Swimming Pool
Coaches: Caroline Heeter, Matt Bernfeld
This is our second level of our Gator program.  Swimmers in this group must have a strong freestyle and backstroke and a proficient breaststroke and butterfly.  This program is broken up into two sessions. 
Session 1 will cover the long-axis strokes, freestyle and backstroke including instruction on proper starts and turns. 
Session 2 will cover the short axis strokes, breastroke and butterfly including instruction on proper starts and turns.

Gators II Registration fee-$130.00- annually, not per session

Gators II Program fee: (12-week sessions)
Residents: $148.00
Non-residents: $196.00

Gators III
Ages 10-14
Wakefield Swimming Pool
Coaches: Caroline Heeter, Matt Bernfeld

Our third level swim program, Gators III is designed to offer intermediate skills training to swimmers interested in staying competitive and improving their swimming skills during the winter months.  Swimmers must be able to swim all four competitive strokes legally.  The program includes work on proper stroke technique for all four strokes and improving starts and turns.

Gators III Registration fee-$130.00- annually, not per session

Gators III Program fee: (12-week sessions)
Residents: $148.00
Non-residents: $196.00

Swim Clinic
Ages 10 –14
Washignton-Lee Swimming Pool *New Location and times
Coaches: Steve Menard, Erin De Jonckheere, Betsy Lueck

This program is our first level of training for swimmers interested in staying in shape for their junior/senior high school and/or summer seasons but are committed to other sports and/or activities.  The group practices twice a week and will focus on stroke development, building strength and speed in the water, improving starts and turns, as well as moderate training sessions to help keep the swimmers in shape

Swim Clinic Registration fee- $130.00- annually, not per session.

Swim Clinic Program fee: (NEW: Fall and Winter sessions)
Residents: Session I- $294.00;  Session II- $357.00
Non-residents: Session I- $340.00;  Session II- $440.00

High School Sprint
Ages 13 & Older
Wakefield Swimming Pool and Yorktown Swimming Pool
Coaches: John Bechtoldt, Kevin Nolan

This program is our second level of training for swimmers that would like to stay in shape for their High School and summer league seasons but have commitments to other competitive sports or activities throughout the year.  The program consists of three practices per week, focusing on reinforcement of competitive stroke technique, development of advanced race strategy and training theory, as well as work on speed in the water and increasing swimming endurance

High School Sprint Registration fee- $130.00- annually, not per session

High School Sprint Program fee: (NEW: Fall and Winter sessions)
Residents: Session I- $364.00;  Session II- $402.00
Non-residents: Session I- $470.00;  Session II- $555.00

Competition Groups

Registration Fee: All swimmers must pay an annual, non-refundable / non-transferable Registration Fee which is NOT part of the program fees.  This fee includes a USA swimming membership, Meet Entry Fees for the 2009-2010 swim season, an AAC t-shirt, and an AAC cap.

*Family discount Available for Arlington residents. Please pay the above amount for the first swimmer.  For each additional competition group swimmer in the same family deduct $50 from the required registration fee.

Age Group Prep(Old Novice Group)
Ages 6-10
Two locations offered:
Wakefield Swimming Pool and Washington-Lee Swimming Pool
Coaches: Wakefield - Sarah Keesler , Alexandra Wappel
              Washington-Lee - Alexandra Wappel, Erin De Jonckheere

Our entry-level competitive swim program, this group is designed for young swimmers with limited competitive experience.  Swimmers must be legal in all four competitive strokes in order to join.  The program emphasizes basic stroke development for the four competitive strokes, instruction on proper competitive starts and turns, and an introduction to basic training principles.  It is the expectation that swimmers in this group will advance into our Age Group Program, if they qualify.  

Age Group Prep Registration fee- $250

Age Group Prep Program fee:
Residents: $643.00
Non-residents: $808.00

Age Group(old Junior Group)
Ages 8-12
Two locations offered:
Wakefield Swimming Pool and Washington-Lee Swimming Pool
Coaches: Wakefield - Phil Nau, Sarah Keesler
              Washington-Lee - John Bechtoldt, Laura Cutrona, Betsy Lueck
This is the first level of competition training for age group level swimmers.  The program emphasizes further stroke development and refinement and begins teaching race strategy and training theory.  Swimmers in this group are expected to attend 3 practices per week.  Swimmers in the group are expected to advance into our Age Group Elite program if they qualify
   

Age Group Registration fee- $300

Age Group Program fee: (9 months)
Residents: $720.00
Non-residents: $940.00

Age Group Advanced
Ages 9-12
Washington-Lee Swimming Pool only
Coaches: Steve Menard, Kevin Nolan, Matt Bernfeld

This is our second level of training for our age group swimmers.  Swimmers are required to attend a minimum of 4 practices per week.  The program offers reinforcement of competitive stroke technique, race strategy, and training theory.  It is the expectation that swimmers will begin to make a commitment to the sport of swimming and will advance into our High School Sprint group or, if they qualify, into our Senior Prep program.

Age Group Advanced Registration fee-$350

Age Group Advanced Program fee: (9 months)
Residents: $915.00
Non-residents: $1125.00

Senior Prep
Ages 11-16
Wakefield Swimming Pool only
Coaches: Matt Wolff, Matt Bernfeld, Kevin Nolan

This is the highest level of training for age group level swimmers preparing to move up to the Senior/National Prep group in 1-3 years. Swimmers should plan on attending 4 to 6 practices per week with a continued focus on goal setting with:

·          reinforcement of competitive stroke technique;

·          continuation of race strategy and training theory;

·          and preparation for Senior Group advancement.

Senior Prep Registration fee-$400

Senior Prep Program fee: (12 months)
Residents: $1062.00
Non-residents: $1276.00

Senior/ National Prep                                                      
Ages 13 & Older                                                                                   
Wakefield Pool                                                       
Coach - Evan Stiles, Ruth Anne Thomas, Kristin Brown                                                                        
This level is for swimmers that have made the transition to senior level swimming and have chosen swimming as their primary sport. Swimmers in this elite training group should plan on mandatory 6-8 practices per week with emphasis on advanced training that includes:

·          continued refinement of competitive swim mechanics;

·          development of advanced race strategy and training theory;

·          and competition in Championship- Level Regional, Zone and National meets.

Senior/National Prep Registration fee-$500

Senior/National Prep Program fee: (12 months)
Residents: $1500.00
Non-residents: $2200.00