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NOVICE
1
This is the entry 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. Minimum requirements: 25 yards of Freestyle and 25
Yards of Backstroke and familiar with Breaststroke and Butterfly.
Age range 6-9yrs. 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. Participation in USA
sanction competitions is required. Age range 8-11yrs practice 3
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. There
is an expectation to compete and participate in USA sanctioned swim
meets. Age range 9-12yrs practices are 60 minutes 4 days a
week.
Minimum
requirements: 4 legal strokes and 9 years old to enter
practice group
JUNIOR
2
This practice group is focused on
development of advance competitive swimming skills. Swimmer in this
group continues 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-hour 15 min to 1 hour 30 min 5 days a
week.
SENIOR
1
This practice group works to
develop the dedication, fitness and desire to become an
accomplished senior level (open) 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.
Practices are 90 minutes 5 days a
week.
SENIOR
2
This group trains to achieve each
individual’s highest performance potential in swimming. These
athletes are dedicated swimmers who have high-level goals.
Attendance is required and practices are physically and mentally
challenging. Athlete preparation in this group will provide a
foundation for national level competition and a successful college
swimming careers. Age range 13 and beyond.
Practices are 2 hours 6 days a
week.
OCA Non Competitive
Alternative
OCA offers
swimmers who prefer not to compete an alternate route to refine
their swimming skills and stay in great physical shape. For
athletes who would prefer this type of environment OCA offers a
variety of options:
OCA Riptides 8 and under
OCA Riptides 9-11
OCA Middle School
OCA High School
These programs are offered through
Mary Wayte pool on Mercer Island. See further details at www.mercerislandpool.com
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