Central Iowa Aquatics
Senior Preperation
Practice Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Practice Objectives: The Senior Preparation Group will build upon their skills and training from the previous group with a continued concentration on stroke technique and additional focus on endurance, this group also emphasizes a competative and challenging environment. Regular participation in USA Swimming meets and age group state meets is highly encouraged.
- Eligibility requirements:
- Swimmers age 10-13, already have ISI State cuts and within reach of Zone qualifying standards
- Can swim 10 x 100 Free @ 1:30 SCY, 10 x 100 IM @ 1:40 SCY and 10 x 100 kick flutter or dolphin on 2:00.
- Swimmers must be in good health and have the training base necessary for the group.
- Swimmers must be highly motivated as expectations are high.
- About the group:
- This is the top of our Age Group program; expectations are high for the Senior Prep swimmer. Swimmers are offered 6 practice per week, with a minimum of 4 attended per week.
- Individual and group goals will be established with a plan towards ownership of those goals and accountability as a group. Leadership will also be introduced.
- Swimmers must adhere to the designated meets prescribed by the Coaching staff and follow the plan targeting success for the swimmer and the team.
- State participation is mandatory
- Major Goals: ISI State Champs, Zone Championships, Sectionals if qualified. Develop workout and stroke improvement goals. This group has a special dedication to the sport of swimming. Hard work and fun are emphasized.
- Workouts: 5,000 to 6,000 yards per workout, 6 workouts per week, up to 12+ hrs pool time plus dryland.
- 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
- Paddles
- Drag Suits
- Water bottle
- Swim Coat
- Swim Bag
- Equipment Bag
All equipment and suits can be purchased at from Elsmore Swim Shop.
CIA Into Dues: $195.00/month
USA Swimming Membership: $78/year
CIA Registration Fee: $75 / year