Swimming Progression Chart

 

Level

Entry Skills

Objectives

 

 

 

NOVICE

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Understanding of the Freestyle and Backstroke Swims

Able to complete 1 length of the pool

To gain an understanding and proficiency of the 4 competitive strokes while having fun and making friends

 

 

 

Age Group 1 (AG1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legal Technique in all 4 competitive strokes.

Completion of a complete and legal 100 yard IM

Swimming with face fully submerged

To develop more advanced stroke technique skills, and begin to experience the fun and competitive nature of the sport of swimming by entering into meets

 

 

 

 

Age Group 2 (AG2)

 

 

 

 

Legal Technique in all 4 competitive strokes

Complete 10x50 freestyle on the :50 interval

Minimum of 9 years of age

 

 

To become proficient at all 4 competitive strokes, develop speed and endurance in your training and introduce the basics of strength and dryland workouts to enhance competition

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Group (Jr.)

 

 

 

 

 

Profession stroke skills

Complete 10x100 freestyle on the 1:35 interval

Minimum of 12 years of age

To excel at competition and increase strength and endurance through advanced dryland and skills training. Preparation for Middle School and Varsity Teams

 

 

 

Senior Group (Sr.)

 

 

 

 

Advanced stroke skills

Complete 10x100 freestyle on the 1:20 interval

Entering High School

 Advanced competition and increase strength and endurance through tough dryland and skills training. Preparation for Varsity Teams