Group 2 (ages 10 & Under): Pre-competition Team 

Formerly “Bronze”

Prerequisites:  

• Two lengths (50 yards) continuous Freestyle with side breathing 
• Two lengths (50 yards) continuous Backstroke 
• One length (25 yards) continuous Breaststroke 
• One length (25 yards) continuous Butterfly kick with a kickboard 
• Streamline off the wall, underwater to the flags (5 yards)  

Goals: 

• Have fun swimming and learn to promote team values during practice, competition, and in daily life  
• If attending swim meets, earn a time in each of the following events: 50 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Fly, 100 IM  
• Refine technique in all four strokes, continuing competition-legal strokes 
• Learn basic fundamentals in starts, turns, and finishes, working toward competition-legal basics 

Expectations:  

• Follow the Athlete Code of Conduct 
• Have a positive attitude 
• Be on time to practice 
• Be open to trying new techniques and drills 
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn the fundamentals of competitive swimming 
• Come to practice and meets prepared to succeed: that means following uniform requirements and bringing required gear 
• Attend 3-4 practices per week 
• Swim meets are optional but encouraged throughout the year 
• Follow and promote team values and act with kindness and respect to all participants