White Group
 
Our White Group is a positive introduction to year round competitive swimming for 6 to 9 year olds.  Swimmers will learn skills to help them with their balance, posture, coordination, and stroke efficiency (distance per stroke), building a strong technique base for all four competitive strokes (an IM mindset).  Our goal is to instill good practice habits, work ethic, and an enjoyment of the sport that will increase short-term growth, but more importantly, enhance long-term success to help swimmers advance through our training groups.
 
Requirements
  • Swimmers must be legal in all four competitive strokes.  
  • Must be able to pay attention in a group setting and cooperate with teammates. 
  • Swimmers should understand the value of working together, sharing a common goal, being a great teammate.
​Equipment
  • Fins, kickboard, and tempo trainer are required. 
  • We also recommend two pair of goggles, nose clip, mesh bag, and waterbottle.
​Swim Meets
  • Swimmers should average one meet per month 
  • Goal events - 100 freestyle and 100 IM
Cost
  • $110 per month
  • $76 annual USA Swimming Registration
 
 
White Group
Practice Schedule 
Please check our Practice Schedule
for practice times

Arapahoe County is currently
using Safer at Home Level Yellow 
(50 swimmers per practice)

Swimmers may sign up
for 4 practices per week online

Swimmers are encouraged to 
attend at least two practices per week

Dryland Zoom sessions

Coach Chris Koerber
Coach Brenna Graves
Coach Kelse Johnson
 
 
 
Blue Group
 
Swimmers will continue to follow our team philosophy of improved technique with all four strokes, along with strong practice habits/work ethic, will lead to better short-term and long-term success.  Athletes, 9 to 11 year olds, will be challenged with dynamic stroke drills to improve balance, body position, core strength, and stroke efficiency; learning to use our entire body to help us become stronger, faster, and more economical.  Conditioning (aerobic) with interval training begins to take on an important role.
 
Requirements​
  • Swimmers must be legal in all four competitive strokes, including the ability to perform a dive and flip turn. 
  • Need to be able to listen attentively and follow instructions in a group setting, along with cooperating and working positively with teammates.​
Equipment
  • Fins, kickboard, pull buoy, snorkel, hand paddles (0.5 recommended), and tempo trainers are required. 
  • We also recommend two pair of goggles, nose clip, mesh bag, and a water bottle.
Swim Meets​
  • Swimmers should attend at least one meet per month and all Championship meets. 
  • Goal events - 200 freestyle, 200 IM, and 100 butterfly
Cost
  • $130 per month
  • $76 annual USA Swimming Registration​​
 
 
 
Blue Group
Practice Schedule 
Please check our Practice Schedule
for practice times
 
Arapahoe County is currently
using Safer at Home Level Yellow 
(50 swimmers per practice)
 
Swimmers may sign up for
4 practices per week online

Swimmers are encouraged to
attend at least three practices per week

Dryland Zoom sessions/
In person dryland

Coach Chris Koerber
Coach Brenna Graves
Coach Kelse Johnson
 
 
 
Silver Group
 
Swimmers will continue to sharpen their technical skills with all four strokes to improve stroke efficiency, with an increased emphasis on the swimmer's aerobic and anaerobic development.  Athletes, 11 to 13 year olds, will be challenged with several new expectations, including increased yardage, set length, attendance and meet requirements.  Swimmers will also be asked to take more responsibility/ownership in their training; goal setting, swimmer/coach communication, and meet preparation.
 
Requirements
  • Swimmers must demonstrate the willingness to learn and the dedication to improve.  Display leadership qualities and sportsmanship within their lane, as well as within the group. 
  • Base intervals of 1:30/100 yard freestyle and 1:40/100 yard IM.
Equipment
  • Fins, kickboard, snorkel, pull buoy, and hand paddles are required.  
  • We recommend two pair of goggles, nose clip, and a water bottle.
Swim Meets
  • Swimmers should attend all team meets and Championship meets. 
  • Athletes should challenge themselves with the 500 freestyle, 400 IM, and 200s of each stroke.
Cost
  • $150 per month
  • $76 annual USA Swimming Registration.
​ ​
 
Silver Group
Practice Schedule 
Please check our Practice Schedule
for practice times
 
Arapahoe County is currently
using Safer at Home Level Yellow 
(50 swimmers per practice)
 
Swimmers may sign up for
4 practices per week online

Swimmers are encouraged to 
attend four practices per week

Coach Kevan Valenzuela
Coach Jay Kim
 
 
 
Black Group
 
Swimmers have now reached the highest level in our age group progression.  With this opportunity comes increased responsibilities and expectations with their training, attendance, swim meet participation, and swimmer/coach communication.  Swimmers, 12 to 14 year olds, will be training to acheive a higher aerobic and anaerobic capacity while continuing to refine their technical skills.  Our goal with the Black Group is to prepare swimmers for a smooth transition into our Senior Program.
 
Requirements
  • Swimmers should be able to maintain their stroke technique focus throughout practice, including strenuous sets. 
  • We expect swimmers to display excellent sportsmanship and a maturity level to be outstanding leaders in our age group program. 
  • Base intervals of 1:20/100 yard freestyle and 1:30/100 yard IM.​​
Equipment
  • Fins, kickboard, snorkel, pull buoy, hand paddles, and stretch cords are required.  We recommend two pair of goggles, nose clip, and a water bottle.
Swim Meets
  • Swimmers should attend all team meets and Championship meets.  
  • Our goal events for the Black Group are 500 freestyle, 400 IM, and 200s of each stroke
Cost
  • $150 per month
  • $76 annual USA Swimming Registration​
​
 
Black Group
Practice Schedule 
Please check our Practice Schedule
for practice times
 
Arapahoe County is currently
using Safer at Home Level Yellow 
(50 swimmers per practice)
 
Swimmers may sign up for
5 practices per week online

Swimmers should attend
all practices

Dryland will be incorporated 
into practice
 
Coach Kirk Grand