Level 1 Black

Swimmers in this group will be striving to hone technique in all four competitive strokes, including starts and turns. They will be introduced to goal setting, generally accepted racing strategies, and have their first taste of competition at appropriately selected local competitions. The training emphasis is on learning how to swim legally, not time standards. Lane swiming etiquette and pace clock utilization will be introduced.

Long-Term Development Stage: Learn to Train

Overview  

• 3 training sessions per week
• Swimmers will work within a cyclical training framework focused on technique and continued development of training energy systems
• Attendance is critical for long-term performance and improvement
• Training path goal is Level 2.
• Swimmers are expected to have a commitment to their swimming goals

Prerequisites

• Swimmers will be 8-11 years of age
• It is not a guarantee that if these pre-requisites are attained that a swimmer will be invited into the group; Coach's discretion and swimmer growth & development will be weighted in the final decision
• Coaches will have the final decision on entry into this group

Evaluation

During the season swimmers will be evaluated in the following areas:

​Equipment

Upon registraiton, each swimmer will receive a club t-shirt and swim cap which are mandatory for all swim practices and meets.  Swimmers will be required to have the following equipment at all sessions.  Please click here for additional information about equipment.