JEFFCO HURRICANES at WHEAT RIDGE REC CENTER updated Jan 2021
Jeffco groups are progressive and build upon each other depending on ability and goals.
There are requirements for admittance into groups. Contact Coach for an assessment and group placement.
Due to covid and the ongoing practice changes, please contact Coach Sarah at the above coach link for the most recent practice schedule. Current members may get a weekly RSVP link, in order to reserve practice lanes. The coaching staff works hard to keep the practice schedule as consistent as possible throughout mandates and changes in restrictions. Practices may require reservations.
YELLOW GROUP
For swimmers 10yo and younger with little or no competitive experience. The swimmer must be able to swim in deep water without the aid of an instructor and should be able to perform back and free. The swimmer must be able to listen, learn and be respectful of the coach and teammates in a group environment. The group focus is to learn all four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly along with the appropriate turns and starts. These swimmers attend 10 and under, Suburban League and USA Swimming meets, but competition is not pushed at this level and up to the discretion of the coach, parent and swimmer.
GOLD GROUP
For swimmers 10yo and younger who can perform back and free correctly and has basic knowledge of butterfly and breaststroke. Must be able to swim a 50 freestyle without stopping, with the aid of fins is allowed. The swimmer must be able to listen, learn and be respectful of the coach and teammates in a group environment. This group will continue to work on strokes, starts and turns as well as some endurance swimming.These swimmers attend 10 and under, Suburban League and USA Swimming meets, but competition is not pushed at this level and up to the discretion of the coach, parent and swimmer.