Group’s focus:

Motivated and enthusiastic High School swimmers, geared towards a focus on process, volume of training, great attitude and positive practice habits. Good attendance and meet participation is expected. Dryland, strength, yoga, nutrition and stretching are taught and illustrated in depth to build intrinsic motivation towards their individual process. This group is discounted, and does not pay the entire month of January, when they are away at High School season.

This group is permitted to attend Strength, Yoga and Nutrition (Based on age and experience)

Championship Meet Goals:

Central/Western MA Champs (MIAA)

Nationals/Junior National Championships

Future Championships

Sectional Championships

Senior Championships

Silvers Championships

Practice length:

2.5 hours (2 hours of swim + ½ hour of dryland, stretching, yoga or “story time”.

Attendance Requirements:

4-6 days per week

Age Range

15-18

Pool Location/Time:

Western New England University -1215 Wilbraham Rd, Spfld MA

*Practice times are subject to change(1 hour earlier) based on vacation or summer hours

Monday-Friday = 5:30-8:00 PM

Saturday = 9:00-11:00 AM

Group’s focus:

Swimmers developing the “practice phase” of training, geared towards a focus on process and building consistent practice habits. Attendance and meet participation is expected to improve. Dryland, strength, yoga, nutrition and stretching are taught and illustrated in depth to build intrinsic motivation towards their individual process. We need to stress the importance of balance at this age as these athletes are focused on making the transition to HS Swimming or our Sectional Team track.

This group is permitted to attend Strength, Yoga and Nutrition (Based on age and experience)

Championship Meet Goals:

Future Championships

Sectional Championships

Senior Championships

13-14 Age Group Championships

Silvers Championships

Practice length:

2.5 hours (2 hours of swim + ½ hour of dryland, stretching, yoga or “story time”.

Attendance Requirements:

4-6 days per week

Age Range

13-14

Pool Location/Time:

*Practice times are subject to change(1 hour earlier) based on vacation or summer hours

Monday-Friday = 5:30-8:00 PM

Saturday = 9:00-11:00 AM

Group’s focus:

This group is geared towards technique, elite details, increasing yardage and understanding the value of racing volume when in season. We encourage these athletes to learn skills that will help them outside the pool: researching, watching swimming, learning basic nutrition, understanding their body’s coordination and developing strength through control of their own body weight. We emphasize developing interest for the fun of the sport. Our Junior 1 and 2 groups are where we build our idea of the “swamily”. Life lessons in this group are #1!

This group is permitted to attend Yoga and Nutrition (Based on age and experience strength will not be permitted)

Championship Meet Goals:

Age Group Zone Championships

11-12 Age Group Championships

Silvers Championships

Regional Championships

Practice length:

2 hours (1.5 hours of swim + ½ hour of dryland, stretching, yoga or “story time”.)

Attendance Requirements:

4-6 days per week

Age Range

11-12

Pool Location/Time:

Western New England University -1215 Wilbraham Rd, Spfld MA

*Practice times are subject to change(1 hour earlier) based on vacation or summer hours

Monday-Friday = 5:30-7:30 PM

Saturday = 9:00-11:00 AM

Group’s focus:

This group is geared towards fundamentals of swimming for fun, technique understanding and stroke details. We want to develop a love for this sport through teamwork, fun, competition, and hard work. With this age group, we teach the idea of taking “extrinsic” motivation and shifting it to “intrinsic”. Medals may motivate at this age but eventually we build the love for process and improvement! We approach the philosophy of this group with care, thoughtfulness and understanding. This is the age where we build our athketes foundation, not just in the trust of swimming’s process, but in the trust of the people leading them!

This group does not practice on Saturday.

**This group is permitted to attend Yoga and Nutrition with their parent/guardian (Based on age and experience strength will not be permitted)

Championship Meet Goals:

Age Group Zone Championships

10& Under Age Group Championships

Silvers Championships

Regional Championships

Practice length:

1.5-2 hours (1-1.5 hours of swim + ½ hour of dryland, stretching, yoga or “story time”.) Depends on age and experience level.

Attendance Requirements:

4-5 days per week

Age Range

8-10

Pool Location/Time:

Western New England University -1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield MA

*Practice times are subject to change(1 hour earlier) based on vacation or summer hours

Monday-Friday = 5:30-7:00 PM

No Saturday

Group’s focus:

This is a group created to address our multi-activity athletes. This is a group with slightly less commitment requirements and a prorated price designed to help families stay involved with PVAA as well as enjoy other activities, sports, hobbies, or work schedule. This group is intended for 11&Up swimmers. You must be approved to use this practice group. Please contact me or select this group during registration and I will approve or deny based on the individual situation.

This group may practice Saturday if they missed a weekday practice.

This group is permitted to attend strength, yoga and nutrition.

**UPDATE as of 8/31/22 - your "PVAA Reg Fee" may be paid in 2 payments of 300$ on the first of the month from your start date, then 6 months later. (Example: Sept/April)

Championship Meet Goals:

MIAA Sectional Championships/States

Age Group Championships

Silvers Championships

Regional Championships

Practice length:

2 hour swim or --> (1.5hours of swim + 30 min of dryland, stretching or “story time”.) Depends on age and experience level. 

Attendance Requirements:

4-5 days per week

Age Range

13&Up

Pool Location/Time:

Western New England University -1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield MA

*Practice times are subject to change(1 hour earlier) based on vacation or summer hours

Monday-Friday = 5:30-7:30 PM

Saturday = 9:00-11:00 AM (may attend Saturday if missed a day during the week)

Group’s focus:

This is a newly created group to introduce USA Swimming technique and skill on a more recreational level. This group will practice an hour and a half, Monday through Thursday. We will cover the fundamentals of learn to swim. our coaching staff will be on deck and in the water discussing and modeling technique.

There are no Friday or Saturday practices for this group. You are allowed 1-2 meets per season upon Coach approval. This group will not be permitted in Regionals, Silvers or Age Group Championships until they graduate into one of the older/more experienced groups.

There is no *"PVAA Registration Fee" required for this group. Instead, you will pay a yearly registration rate of 150$ with a 150$ monthly payment. Upon graduation from "LTS / USA Prep" you will be credited your previously paid reg fees and be required to pay the balance before additional practices, meets and championships will be offered.

!!If your swimmer is moving down to this group you will be waived the yearly registration fee!!

Championship Meet Goals:

1-2 meets per season upon cpach approval. Meets are used to teach, motivate, encourage and excite our swimmers and parents for graduating to the higher groups!

Practice length:

1-1.5 hour swim + Stretching/core strength basics (depending on age)

Attendance Requirements:

4 days or less per week

Age Range

12&Under

Pool Location/Time:

Western New England University -1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield MA

*Practice times are subject to change(1 hour earlier) based on vacation or summer hours

Monday-Thursday = 5:30-7:00 PM

No Friday or Saturday offered