Platinum Group

Platinum Group consists of competitive swimmers who are working to achieve Senior Zones time standards. The Platinum Group will be taught advanced knowledge of the sport with an emphasis on competition. These swimmers will be expected to display values such as Dedication, Responsibility, Respect, Hard-Work, and Teamwork daily. Additionally Platinum Group will be taught nutrition, goal setting, and mental toughness concepts. 

Group Requirements: 

• Group move ups are based on a combination of the following things and up to coaches discression:
  • 13 Years Old 
  • Swimmers must be able to complete 6 x 100s freestyle on the 1:45 interval.
  • Swimmers must be able to complete 6 x 100s IM on the 2:00 interval.
  • Swimmers must be able to complete 6 x 100s Kick on the 2:15 interval.

Monthly Fee: $155 *Price Increase for any incoming athletes will be effective after May 15, 2023... $165/monthly* 

Swim Practice Schedule (Bakersfield College):

• Monday - Thursday @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Friday @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Saturday @ 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Summer Schedule (STARTS JUNE 5th!!!):

• Monday/Friday AM @ 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
• Friday AM @ 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
• Monday - Friday PM @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Saturday @ 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Required Equipment:

• Practice Suit (we discourage the use of "leisure" swimwear such as board shorts, swim shirts, bikinis, etc.) 
• Goggles 
• Caps (for swimmers with long hair) 
• Kick Board
• Snorkel 
• Fins (preferably long)
• Paddles (ask Coach Jackson for assistance in sizes)
• Pull Bouy
• Water Bottle 
• Gym Clothing (appropriate for dryland)

Swim Meets:

• Meets are required for these swimmers to move up to the Royal Group. 
• Team cap and 3 team shirts are required for meet participation.