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