MLST Swim Groups
Group placement is at the discretion of the coaches.
All groups are expected to wear team swim cap and suit at all swim meets.
Sharks-In-Training NEW FOR 2020!
Sharks-In-Training meet twice a week for three weeks at the beginning of the season to help budding swimmers meet the requirements for the skills group.
Skills
The skills group concentrates on building a swimming foundation.
Requirements:
- Swim 25 m (1 length of the pool) in 90 seconds without assistance or holding lane lines
- Complete submersion for 5 seconds while holding breath and blowing bubbles
- Superman float on both stomach and back
- Enter and exit pool efficiently and without assistance
- Demonstrate ability to listen and follow directions with a willingness to try
Development
The development group focuses on technique.
Requirements:
- Fullfill requirements for the skills group
- Comprehend different strokes
- Demonstrate individual components of strokes
- Flutter, dophin, whip kicks & 4 arm strokes
Competition
The competition group focuses on competitive swimming.
Requirements:
- Fullfill requirements for the development group
- Swim 25 m of every stroke without regular disqualification
- Demonstrates dedication
- Listens and respects coaches and teammates
- Attend 3 away meets