2019-2020 GSA Short Course Season (September 9, 2019 to June 12, 2020):
Developmental Program
The GSA Developmental Program is geared towards swimmers who have completed swimming lessons in the four competitive strokes and are interested in exploring competitive swimming. The program is for swimmers aged 6-10 and will focus on refining the four competitive strokes, as well as racing turns and starts. The goal of the developmental program is to teach young swimmers the basics of competitive swimming. Swimmers in the Developmental Program have the option to compete in USA Swimming meets. Participation in meets is encouraged, but not required.
Practice Schedule:
Monday and Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Equipment Requirements:
- Water Bottle/Drink
- Mesh Bag
- Fins (medium length blade)
- Kickboard
- FINIS positive drive fins
Water Bottle Examples:
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-clear-water-bottle-8122824/
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/polar-bottle-12oz-kids-sport-bottle-8161237/?color=55084
Mesh Bag Examples:
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/sporti-mesh-bag-20450/?color=11927
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-big-mesh-mummy-backpack-iii-8118725/?color=10119
Fin Examples:
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-crossblade-training-swim-fin-8490/
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-floating-swim-fins-13413/
Kickboard examples:
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/tyr-jr-kickboard-1835/?color=210
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/speedo-jr-team-kickboard-8138177/?color=210
Finis positive drive fins:
https://www.swimoutlet.com/p/finis-positive-drive-swim-fins-35265/?color=25823
