At WEST, we base all group placement on training ability and commitment level. We understand that children develop at their own pace and want to set all of our swimmers up for the greatest long-term success. All group placement is at the discretion of the coaching staff and may be changed at any time.

Below is the Team Information for the 2022-2023 season:

 

FUNDAMENTALS

Age: 8&U

Minimum standards:

  • Unassisted 25 yard freestyle swim and kick
  • Unassisted 25 yard backstroke swim and kick
  • Proper straight leg kick
  • Ability to hold a submerged breath for 10 seconds.
  • Must be able to get along with others, listen to the Coach, follow instruction without disruption, and try their best.

Average training per week: approx. 4.75 hours per week (4 practices offered)

Equipment: Fins

 

Fundamentals Practice Schedule:

Tuesday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:15pm

Thursday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:15pm

Friday

Swim

7:30 - 8:30pm

Saturday

Swim

1:30pm - 2:30pm


 

DEVELOPMENT

Age: 10&U

Minimum standards:

  • Ability to do a legal 50 of all 4 strokes
  • Ability to execute a proper dive off of the blocks
  • Knowledge of a proper flip turn and legal open turn
  • Knowledge of how to read a clock

Average training per week: approx. 6.5 hours per week (4 practices offered)

Equipment: Fins, snorkel

 

Development Practice Schedule

Monday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:30pm

Wednesday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:30pm

Friday

Dryland + Swim

7:00 - 8:30pm

Saturday

Swim

12:00pm - 1:30pm


 

AGE GROUP

Age: 11-12

Minimum standards:

  • 6x100 freestyle @1:30 or faster
  • 6x100 IMs @1:45 or faster
  • 5x100 Kick @2:00 or faster
  • Attend at least 5 practices per week (6 practices offered)

Average training per week: approx. 11 hours per week

Equipment: Fins, snorkel, buoy, paddles (small)

 

Age Group Practice Schedule:

Monday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:30pm

Tuesday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:30pm

Wednesday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:30pm

Thursday

Dryland + Swim

6:45 - 8:30pm

Friday

Dryland + Swim

5:15 - 7:30pm

Saturday

Swim

10:00am - 12:00pm


 

JUNIOR

Age: 13-14

Minimum standards:

  • 8x100 SCY freestyle @1:20 or faster
  • 8x100 SCY IM @1:30 or faster
  • 6x100 SCY Kick @1:45 or faster
  • Attend at least 7 practices per week (8 practices offered)

Average training per week: approx. 16 hours per week

Equipment: Fins, snorkel, buoy, paddles (medium)

 

Junior Practice Schedule

Monday AM

Swim

5:00 - 6:45am

Monday PM

Dryland + Swim

5:15 - 7:15pm

Tuesday PM

Dryland + Swim

5:15 - 7:15pm

Wednesday AM

Swim

5:00 - 6:45am

Wednesday PM

Dryland + Swim

5:15 - 7:15pm

Thursday PM

Dryland + Swim

5:15 - 7:15pm

Friday PM

Swim + Dryland

4:00 - 6:15pm

Saturday

Swim

8:00 - 10:00am


 

SENIOR

Age: 15 and over

Minimum standards:

  • 10x100 SCY freestyle @1:15 or faster
  • 10x100 IM SCY @1:25 or faster
  • 6x100 Kick SCY @1:40 or faster
  • Attend at least 8 practices per week (9 practices offered)

Average training per week: approx. 20 hours per week

Equipment: Fins, snorkel, buoy, paddles (medium-large)

 

Senior Practice Schedule:

Monday PM

Dryland + Swim

3:30 - 6:15pm

Tuesday AM

Swim

5:00 - 6:30am

Tuesday PM

Dryland + Swim

3:30 - 6:15pm

Wednesday PM

Dryland + Swim

3:30 - 6:15pm

Thursday AM

Swim

5:00 - 6:30pm

Thursday PM

Dryland + Swim

3:30 - 6:15pm

Friday AM

Swim

5:00 - 6:30am

Friday PM

Dryland + Swim

3:30 - 5:45pm

Saturday AM

Swim

6:00 - 8:00am