RACE Aquatics Training Groups:
Athetes are placed into training groups based on age-appropiateness, training ability, commitment/attendance and competitive times. Athletes are constantly evaluated and can progress into next level groups through the year. Listed are general guidelines for each training group.
Training Group | Age | Training Ability | Commitment | Competition Goal |
Senior 1 Invited by head coach |
14/Ov | 20x100s free @ 1:20 20x100s IM @ 1:30 20x100s free kick @ 1:45 |
90% required Athletes must be willing/able to participate in scheduled championhip events |
Sectionals and higher Must compete in all IMX events, 1000/1650 free |
Senior 2 | 13/Ov | 16x100s free @ 1:30 16x100s IM @ 1:40 16x100s free kick @ 1:55 |
80% suggested | KYLSC State Champs and higher Achieve times in all IMX events and 1000/1650 free |
Gold | 10-14 | 12-16x100s free @ 1:40 12-16x100s IM @ 1:50 12-16x100s free kick @ 2:00 |
75% suggested | KYLSC State Champs and higher Achieve times in all IMX events and 1000/1650 free |
Silver | 8-12 | 10-12x100s free @ 2:00 8-10x100s IM @ 2:15 8-10x100s free kick @ 2:30 |
Minimum 4 practices per week | Achieve legal times in 100s of each stroke, 200/500 free and 200 IM |
Bronze | 6-10 | Freestyle - bilateral breathing, flip turns |
Maximum 3 practices per week | Achieve legal times in 50s of each stroke, 100/200 free, 100 IM |