SOLO Aquatics Training Group Requirements

The following is a brief overview of the training groups within Solo Aquatics.  These guidelines are general descriptions only, as the make-up of each group will change on a yearly basis.  The coaching staff will make all final decisions regarding group placements.  Placement decisions are made in the best interest of the individual swimmer and his/her long-term development.  Please note: although there are no structured attendance policies for any groups, ALL athletes are encouraged to attend ALL offered practices to ensure continued improvement and advancement within our program.

 

Preteam: 14 & Under Auxiliary/Semi-Competitive

 

Intro: Competitive

We offer this program to our younger swimmers with more skill and experience, that desire to compete. Swimmers have demonstrated the ability to swim all four competitive strokes legally. Concentration will be on the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes and continuing to improve racing starts and turns. In this program, swimmers will gain the skills and confidence to prepare for competition in a fun and low intensity environment.  The opportunity to compete in meets will also be offered and encouraged.

 

Age Group 1: Semi-Competitive/Competitive 

This program is intended for younger swimmers with little competitive experience. Swimmers have demonstrated the ability to swim all four competitive strokes legally. Concentration will be on the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes and continuing to improve racing starts and turns.  Swimmers will begin to develop an endurance base in addition to extensive technique work.  In this program, swimmers will gain the skills and confidence to prepare for competition in a fun and low intensity environment. The opportunity to compete in meets will also be offered and encouraged.

 

Age Group 2: Competitive

This program is intended for younger swimmers with good basic swimming skills and some competitive experience.  Concentration will be on further developing the four competitive strokes, while introducing interval training and race strategies.  Swimmers will enhance their skills and confidence to prepare for competition in local and regional meets.  Swimmers in this program have demonstrated the ability to begin training on a more consistent basis and will be offered practices 5 consecutive days per week.

 

Junior 1: Semi-Competitive/Competitive 

This program is designed to transition the competitive swimmer from Age Group level swimming to Senior level swimming. Extensive stroke technique and fundamentals of competitive swimming will be stressed.  Training sessions will focus on a progressive system of endurance development while preparing for a more advanced level of competition. Dryland sessions are offered in addition to the in-water training.

 

Junior 2: Competitive

This program is designed to transition the competitive swimmer from Age Group level swimming to Senior level swimming. Extensive stroke technique and fundamentals of competitive swimming will be stressed.  Training sessions will focus on a progressive system of endurance development while preparing for a more advanced level of competition. Dryland sessions are offered in addition to the in-water training.

**Only Athletes with USA Swimming sectional cuts will be considered for senior prior to being in high school

 

Senior: Competitive

This program is designed for swimmers who have extensive experience in competitive swimming and have demonstrated the ability and willingness to make a serious commitment to achieving their full potential. Swimmers in these groups are expected to be positive, hard-working representatives of Solo Aquatics and USA Swimming. The goals and actions of Senior swimmers should reflect the core objectives of USA Swimming: to build, promote, and achieve competitive success.

In this program, we will stress the establishment of proper stroke technique and solid fundamentals as a base on which we build a program of intense and diverse endurance training. Training will focus on preparing these swimmers for an advanced level of competition, up to and including NE Swimming Age Group Championships; as well as competing collegiately after their high school years. Senior practices are offered six times per week.  Dryland sessions are offered in addition to the in-water training.

 

Senior Elite: Competitive (Invitation Only)

This program is designed for swimmers who have extensive experience in competitive swimming and have demonstrated the ability and willingness to make a serious commitment to achieving their full potential. Swimmers in these groups are expected to be positive, hard-working representatives of Solo Aquatics and USA Swimming.  The goals and actions of Senior swimmers should reflect the core objectives of USA Swimming: to build, promote, and achieve competitive success.

In this program, we will stress the establishment of proper stroke technique and solid fundamentals as a base on which we build a program of intense and diverse endurance training. Training will focus on preparing these swimmers for an advanced level of competition, including NE Swimming Senior, Sectional and National level meets; as well as competing collegiately after their high school years. These meets will include team travel. Senior Elite practices are offered six to nine times per week, which may include the utilization of facilities outside of Haverhill High School. Dryland sessions are offered in addition to the in-water training.

**THIS GROUP IS BY INVITATION ONLY

 

National Group (Invitation Only)

This program is designed for swimmers who have extensive experience in competitive swimming and have demonstrated the ability and willingness to make a serious commitment to achieving their full potential. Swimmers in these groups are expected to be positive, hard-working representatives of Solo Aquatics and USA Swimming.  The goals and actions of National Group swimmers should reflect the core objectives of USA Swimming: to build, promote, and achieve competitive success.

In this program, we will stress the establishment of proper stroke technique and solid fundamentals as a base on which we build a program of intense and diverse endurance training. Training will focus on preparing these swimmers for an advanced level of competition, including all National level meets and above; as well as competing collegiately after their high school years. These meets will include team travel. National Group practices are offered nine times per week, which may include the utilization of facilities outside of Haverhill High School. Dryland sessions, as well as one on one time with coaches is avialble for specific work is offered in addition to the in-water training.

**ATHLETES MUST HAVE A FUTURES CUT OR ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS GROUP

 

High School: 14 & Over Auxiliary/Semi-Competitive

This program is designed for the high school age swimmer that (a) may be involved with other sports/activities throughout the year, or (b) may not be able or willing to meet the practice expectations of the Senior or Senior Elite group.  In this program, we will stress the establishment of proper stroke technique and solid fundamentals.  Training will focus on preparing these swimmers for local and regional competitions, as well as competing for their high school swim teams.  High School practices are offered three times per week.