The Batesville Elite Swimming Torpedoes offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Batesville Elite Swimming Torpedoes to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to their BEST in the pool & in LIFE.
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| Swimming Lessons This is our entry level group. An athlete need not be able to swim to enter this group. Bronze Group From the Lessons group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group focus mainly on learning four legal competitive strokes, having fun, and perfecting start and turn technique. Silver Group From the Bronze group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group are usually at least 10 years old and have completed the Bronze Group move-up skills list. This group is exposed to training for the first time while trying to prepare for the 200 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley races. Competing at swim meets is highly encouraged at a rate of about once per month. Gold Group Minimum age for entry into this group is 11 years old. Athletes entering this group must display a desire to begin training on a more committed basis. Competition at swim meets is expected in this group. Training takes precedence over technique work for the first time in the athlete?s development. Athletes in this group train for the 200 Individual Medley and 500 Freestyles. Senior Gold Group Minimum age for entry into this group is 12 (girls) or 13 (boys). Athletes entering the Senior group must display a strong desire to perform at the highest level they are capable of. Training is geared towards individual talents, although a strong aerobic endurance factor is present. Athletes in the Senior group are directed towards making their Sectional Time Standards. Minimum training sets include: 20x100 @ 1:20 Senior Gold Group Coach: Aleman National Group Minimum criteria for entry is (1) National time standard and a desire to be competitive on a National level. This group focuses on qualifying for Olympic Trials every 4 years. Minimum training sets for entry include: 30x100 @ 1:10 National Group Coach: Aleman |
