Development 11 & Under

Swimmers in this group will be striving to learn proper 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 properly, not time standards.

Coach: Christina Ramsay, Development Coach

Long-Term Development Stage:  Learn to Train

Overview

• 3 training sessions per week
• 7.0 hours per week of water, activation and dryland training
• 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 Bronze and Junior Select groups
• Swimmers are expected to have a commitment to their swimming goals

Prerequisites

• Swimmers will be 11 years of age or under
• 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
• Head Coach will have the final decision on entry into this group

Schedule  

During preparation for championship meets, training volume and frequency may be reduced.  Schedules will be provided during these times as necessary.

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

​Equipment

Upon registration, 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.