Central Iowa Aquatics
Age Group 3
Practice Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Practice Objectives: The second phase of the Age Group aprogression builds on the first phase. Age Group 3 swimmers may already have competitive swimming experience. The emphasis for the group is stroke development and refining of skills in a positive and fun environment. Training principles are introduced and regular participation in USA Swimming meets is required.
- Eligibility requirements:
- Ability to swim all 4 competitive strokes
- Swimmers age 10 & under, age 11-12 if new to the sport
- About the group:
- Kicking sets (including dolphin kicking) will receive greater emphasis. Breathing skills / technique in all strokes are stressed (bilateral breathing, etc.). Starts and turns will be part of the weekly plan.
- 5x 1.5-hour workouts per week, may include dryland.
- Major Goals: Basic use of the pace clock, leaving at intervals, when to start your next swim, etc. Improving turns will be stressed: use of the dolphin kick, underwater pull in breaststroke, backstroke dolphin, etc. Develop good IM swimming. Swimmers will be taught their best times and to swim for personal improvement (PR).
- Swimmers must adhere to the designated meets prescribed by the Coaching staff and follow the plan targeting success for the swimmer and the team.
- Attend most USA meets.
- Advancement:
- In addition to the coach's discretion, swimmers may advance based upon the completion of the CIA Introduction Set, as well as participate in at least 1 sanctioned swim meet.
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Equipment Required:
- CIA team cap at practices and meets
- Well-fitting suit (such as jammers for boys and 1-piece for girls)
- Team logo suit for meets
- Goggles
- One white and one blue CIA logo shirt to be worn at meets
- Snorkels
- Fins
- Buoy
- Equpment Bag
- Swim Bag
All equipment and suits can be purchased at from Elsmore Swim Shop.
CIA Into Dues: $160.00/month
USA Swimming Membership: $78/year
CIA Registration Fee: $75 / year