RIPTIDES
PRE-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM:
This program is for swimmers 6
years to 18 years old. Swimmers are divided into the following
groups: 8 & Under (40 minutes), 9-11 (50 minutes), and Middle
School/High School (60 minutes). On Saturday all groups swim for 60
minutes. Swimmers must be able to swim legal freestyle &
backstroke and have an understanding of the mechanics of
breaststroke & butterfly. This program focuses on exercise and
preparation for swimmers to possibly compete competitively with
the
OCA swim team. Swimmers must try out for this group
before registering for this class.
NOVICE
1:
This is the entry level practice
group geared toward swimmers in the youngest age groups Swimmers
will learn all four competitive strokes with the goal of completing
a legal 100 IM. Swimmers will be introduced to fun local
competitions that happen 1 to 2 times a month. Meet participation
is not required in this group. Minimum requirements: 25 yards
of Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke and be familiar with
Butterfly.
Age range
7-9yrs (
6yrs by invitation). Practice 3 times a week for 45
minutes
NOVICE
2:
This group is focused on
improving skill and gaining competitive experience. The swimmer
will refine all four of their strokes and skills (starts, turns,
and under waters) with the goal of completing a legal 200 IM.
Other basic skills of the sport will be taught so that the swimmer
can read a pace clock, follow lane etiquette, and enjoy the fun
team aspects of the sport with their friends. There is an
expectation to compete and participate in USA sanctioned swim meets
throughout the year.
Age range
8-11yrs practice 4 days a week for 1 hour
JUNIOR
1:
The focus of this group is on
improving technique in all strokes and racing skills with the goal
of completing a legal 100 of each stroke in competition with
emphasis on a strong 200 IM. Swimmer will be introduced to some
longer freestyle races in this group up to 500 yards. There is an
expectation to compete and participate in USA sanctioned swim meets
throughout the year. Age range
9-12 yrs practices are 1 to 1.5 hours 4 days a
week.
Minimum requirements: 4 legal
strokes and some competitive swimming background
JUNIOR
2:
This practice group is focused on
development of advance competitive swimming skills. Swimmer’s
in this group will continue to emphasize skill development with a
greater focus on physical training to maintain technique over
longer races (introduce
200s of each stroke and 400 IM). Race strategy
will be refined and a focus on local and regional competitions. Dry
land is introduced in this group.
Age range
11-14yrs. Practice 1.5-2 hours 5 days a week.
SENIOR
1:
This practice group works to
develop the dedication, fitness and desire to become an
accomplished senior level competitive swimmer. The athletes focus
on advanced technique development and race strategy skills, as well
as physical training. Introduction to nutrition, dry land
training and goal setting will allow group members to succeed at
the State and Regional Championships. This group has a minimum
attendance requirement of 60%.
Age Range 13-18 years Practices
are 1.5-2 hours 6 days a week.
SENIOR
2:
This group trains to achieve each
individual’s highest performance potential in swimming with
the goal to reach national competitions. These athletes are
dedicated swimmers who have high-level goals and are willing to put
the work in to achieve those goals. Athlete preparation in this
group will provide a foundation for national level competition and
a successful college swimming career. This group has a minimum
attendance requirement of 80%
Age range 14-18 swimmers must be
in high school. Practices are 2-2.5 hours 6-7 days a week.
|