Copper

 

Description:

• The Copper group is the first competitive training group offered by Swim GSA
• The focus is on fun, stroke technique, and the rules for all four competitive strokes
• Swimmers will learn the fundamentals of starts and turns in preparation for racing
• Swimmers have the opportunity to participate in the competitive meet schedule for the 12 & Under program
• Prior to enrollment, a member of the coaching staff must evaluate swimmers new to the competitive program

 

Pre-Requisites:

• Complete a 25 yard free & 25 yard back without assistance

 

Practice Times and Locations:

• Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 5 PM
• Location: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless stated otherwise
• There are no attendance requirements for this group

 

 

Bronze

 

Description:

• This group is for 8 and under
• The focus is on fun, refining stroke technique, starts, and turns
• Swimmers will compete in at least 2 meets a season

 

Pre-Requisites:

• Swim all four strokes
• Practice and meet evaluation will also be taken into account.

 

Practice Times and Locations:

• Monday - Thursday 4 PM - 5 PM
• Location: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless stated otherwise
• There are no attendance requirements for this group

 

Silver

 

Description:

• This group is for 8 and under
• The focus is on fun, refining stroke technique for all four competitive strokes
• Swimmers will learn strategies for starts and turns and racing preparation
• Swimmers will compete in the 12 & Under program
• Swimmers are expected to compete in a minimum of 2 swim meets per season

Pre-Requisites:

• Swim all four strokes
• Practice and meet evaluations will also be taken into consideration.
• 3 practices a week are required

Practice Times and Locations:

• Monday - Thursday: 4 PM - 5 PM
• Location: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless stated otherwise
• There are no attendance requirements for this group

 

Gold Prep/Gold

 

Description:

 

Pre-requisites:

• ​Swim a continuous 500 freestyle
• Swim all four strokes 
• Swimmers must have at least a BB cut in at least 4 events.
• Focus for this group is qualifying for age group champs.
• Practice and meet evaluations may also be taken into consideration

Practice Times and Locations:

• Monday - Thursday: 5PM - 7PM
• Friday: 4PM - 6PM
• Saturday: 7AM - 9AM
• Location: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless stated otherwise

 

Practice Attendance

• It is recommended that swimmers in these groups practice four times each week
• Swimmers are expected to compete in monthly swim meets with a focus on qualifying for end of the season state championship meets.

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Platinum:

 

Description:

 

Pre-requisite: Swimmers in this group have successfully completed the Pre-Senior Group.

 

Practice Times and Locations:

• Morning Practice
  • Monday & Wednesday: 5:30am - 7:30am
    • Strength Training
      • Crossfit gym (this is SGSA coach run)
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30am - 7:30am
    • Swimming: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless otherwsie stated
  • Saturday: 7am - 9am
    • Swimming: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless otherwsie stated

• Afternoon Practice
  • Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 8:30am

 

Practice Attendance:

• It is recommended that swimmers in these groups practice a minimum of 6 practices offered.
• Swimmers are expected to compete in monthly swim meets with a focus on qualifying for end of the season championship meets.

 

 

Platinum Elite:

 

Description:

• Swimmers in this group have aspirations to compete at sectional and national level meets.
• Swimmers may be considering swimming in college and scholarship opportunities.
• Mental toughness, motivation, and perseverance will be tested in this group.
• The swimmer's development will be based on a group mentality/chemistry; seeking excellence in each aspect of training- strength, endurance, technique, speed, power, nutritional concerns, and psychology- both in the water and in dryland training.

 

Expectations:

• Swimmers are expected to attend all scheduled practices.
• Swimmers in this group will work toward goals individual goals.

Practice Times and Locations:

• Morning Practice
  • Monday & Wednesday: 5:30am - 7:30am
    • Strength Training
      • Crossfit gym (this is SGSA coach run)
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30am - 7:30am
    • Swimming: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless otherwsie stated
  • Saturday: 7am - 9am
    • Swimming: Greensboro Aquatic Center unless otherwsie stated

• Afternoon Practice
  • Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 8:30am

 

Practice Attendance:

• It is recommended that swimmers in these groups practice a minimum of 6 practices offered.
• Swimmers are expected to compete in monthly swim meets with a focus on qualifying for end of the season championship meets.