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Shooting STAR's Criteria:
Age Standard:
5 and Up
Time Standard Requirement:
Training Time per Week:
4-5 sessions/1hour
Volume/Session:
1,000-2,000 yds
Yearly Training:
51 weeks
Training Objectives:
- Stroke Technique - All strokes
- Racing skills, starts, turns, moderate pacing
- Aerobic endurance
- Sculling drills
- Speed and acceleration at 25-100 yds
- Greater mix of training methods (aerobic training)
- Flexibility
- General body strength
- Movement coordination
Motor Learning Objectives:
- Improve stroke technique and learn race skills (i.e. using the clock, pacing, accelerating, and finishing strong)
- Consolidate stroke development
- Improve conditioning components of endurance and speed while maintaining stroke technique
- Develop simple race strategy and tactics
Knowledge and Attitudes:
- Enjoyment of pool practice
- Become part of the club and team culture
- Begin to function with less direct supervision
- Make positive decisions regarding training, i.e. eating habits, attendance etc.
- Maintain a daily notebook/log
Competition Objectives:
- Club Age Group meets
- Skill development and improvement
- Increase the number of events to swim at meets
- Increase length of events to swim at meets
Required Equipment and Apparel:
- STAR Cap - Required at all meets
- STAR Speedo Team Suit - only wear to meets
- Fins
- Kickboard
- Pull Buoy
- goggles
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