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The Nothland United Swim
Team offers training and practice groups for swimmers
of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the
Northland United Swim Team to offer age
specific training for all of our athletes geared towards
challenging each individual and developing each individual to the
best of THEIR abilities.
Practice Schedule/Group
Explanations
There are four different practice groups that were created in the
fall of the 2006 swim season. Participants will be limited to
the first 150 individuals to sign up, with current members able to
renew on a priority basis. The reason for the cap is due to
pool space and quality instruction from the coaching
staff. The four groups will be outlined below:
Black Group
Eligibility: 8-and-under swimmers that do not have a
division II time, 9-12 swimmers that do not meet the physical
demands of the bronze group.
Physical Ability: Can perform 25 yards of freestyle and
backstroke
Required Equipment: Fins
Commitment: At least 1 practices/week, with
optional Saturdays and encouraged to attend/compete in
meets
Practice Times:
Tues/Thur
5:15-6:30 pm
Saturday
9:00-10:00 am
Bronze group
Eligibility: Swimmers (minimum age of 8) that have a
number a division II times, any swimmers that do not meet the
physical demands of the silver, but can meet the physical demands
of the bronze group.
Physical Ability: Can perform 50 yards of each of the four
competitive strokes, including the 200 IM. This includes the
proper technique and proper turns for each of the
strokes.
Required Equipment: Fins
Commitment: At least 2 practices/week along
with an optional morning practice and participation in
meets.
Practice Times:
Mon/Wed
5:00-6:30 pm
Fri
5:00-6:45 pm
Saturday
7:45-9:15 am
Silver group
Eligibility: Swimmers (minimum age of 10) that have
achieved at least: one 11-12 division I time or four 9-10
division I time, as well as a number of division II times. Any
swimmer that can meet the physical demands of the
group.
Physical Ability: Can perform 100 yards of each of the four
competitive strokes and the ability to complete 200 yards of a
couple of the competitive strokes; 200 IM, and the 500 and 1000
yard freestyle.
Required Equipment: Fins and Hand Paddles (green)
Commitment: At least 3 practices/week including dry
land with Saturdays and two optional
morning; participation in a majority of the meets including
the championship meets.
Practice Times:
Mon/Fri
4:50-6:45 pm
Tues/Thur
4:50-6:30 pm
Tues/Fri
5:15-6:30 am
Saturday
7:00-8:45
am
Gold group
Eligibility: Swimmers (minimum age of 13) that have a
number of 13-14 division I times and any swimmers that meet the
physical demands of the group.
Physical Ability: Can perform every event offered at a high
level.
Required Equipment: Fins, Hand Paddles (green or yellow), Swim
Snorkel, Mesh Equipment Bag.
Commitment: At least 4 practices/week,
including Saturdays and morning practices; participation
in a majority applicable meets including the championship
meets; participation in the IMX Challenge.
Practice Times:
Mon/Wed/Fri
4:40-6:45 pm
Tues/Thur
4:40-6:30 pm
Tues/Fri
5:15-6:30 am
Saturday
6:45-9:00 am
**The required equipment for each of the
groups may be purchased through our team supplier-- Swim
Things, 3010 West Hwy 40, Blue Springs, MO 64015. A copy
of the order form will be found on the team website. You may
call to place your order at 816-224-2600. Tell them you are
with Northland United and they will mail your order to your
house.**
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