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Training Groups

AGE GROUP TRAINING GROUPS:

WHITE - This group is comprised of novice swimmers, ages 6 - 9. Emphasis is placed on developing the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes. The practices combine in the water and dry land drills, games, and exercises. This allows for swimmers to learn total body coordination to help their stroke mechanics. The practices are geared to create an enjoyable atmosphere for instruction. This group participates in inter-squad meets on a regular basis. Practices are offered three times a week for one hour each session.

BLUE - This group is comprised of swimmers ages 7-11 and can performat least three of the four competitive strokes. Emphasis is on stroke mechanics, sportsmanship, and the rules of competitive swimming. This group begins to learn basic training techniques for speed and endurance. This group continues to use both dry land and water training. Swimmers in this group begin attending local swim meets. Practices are offered four times a week for one hour each session.

BRONZE - This group is comprised of swimmers ages 9-11. The focus of this group is to continue the development of stroke mechanics and competitive rules with a training increase.  This group introduces mental training, team building, and the use of video. Success of each individual swimmer is based on an increased commitment level in attendance and practice effort. Swimmers in this group attend both local and state level meets. Practices are offered five times a week for one and one half hours each session.

SILVER - This group is comprised of swimmers ages 11-14. The focus of this group is to continue the progression of stroke mechanics with an increased emphasis on training. This group continues dry land exercises, but increases time spent in water.  These swimmers are striving to maximize their age group abilities. Swimmers in this group attend local, and regional meets. Practices are offered five times a week for one half hours each session.

GOLD - This group is comprised of some of our most skilled and experienced age-group swimmers ages 12 to 14. Swimmers in this group are expected to make a strong commitment with respect to attendance and training effort. Swimmers are introduced to advanced team building and mental and physical training concepts and learn how to maximize these skills. Goal setting and race strategies are also developed in this group. Workouts are designed to improve endurance, speed and stroke technique. Practices are offered 6 times a week.
 
SENIOR (15&UP) TRAINING GROUPS:

SENIOR- This group is comprised of swimmers ages 15-18. Swimmers in this group are striving to perform well at the High School and Gulf level.  Swimmers are introduced to advanced team building and mental and physical training concepts and learn how to maximize these skills. Goal setting and race strategies are also developed in this group. Workouts are designed to improve endurance, speed and stroke technique. Practices are offered 6 times a week.
 
SENIOR ELITE - This group is comprised of swimmers at the highest ability level ages 14 to college. This group maximizes mental, physical, and team building skills. Goal setting and race strategies are continued to develop. Endurance, speed, and perfection of stroke technique are expected at this level. Total commitment to all aspects of swimming is expected in this group. All swimmers in this group must strive to contend at state, national, and international competitions. Practices are offered between six and nine times a week.
Group Requirements

Requirements for membership in the various training groups are based on ability, age, speed, maturity, attitude, toughness in practices, and commitment level. The coaching staff is responsible for placement into the appropriate group. Swimmers move to the next group when coaches determine that they have met the requirements. All changes between groups are discussed among coaching staff and finalized by the Head Coach.

WHITE 
  • Minimum of 6 years old.
  • Swim 25 yards of 2 of two competitive strokes.
  • Attend at least one practice per week.
  • Wear competitive suit, cap, and goggles.
  • Equipment: 
    • Kick board
    • Fins

BLUE 
  • Minimum of 7 years old
  • Swim at least three of the four competitive strokes legally.
  • Attend at least two practices per week.
  • Wear competitive suit, cap, and goggles.
  • Equipment: 
    • Kick board
    • Fins

BRONZE
  • Age is 8-11 years old.
  • Swim all four competitive strokes legally.
  • Attend at least three to four practices per week.
  • Practice sets 10 x 50 Free on 1:00 minute, 5 x 100 IM on 2:00 minutes.
  • Meet attendance expected.
  • Wear competitive suit, cap, and goggles.
  • Equipment
    • Fins
    • Speedo KickPull Buoy
    • Sting Ray finger paddle
    • Stretching rope
    • Speed jump robe
    • Athletic shoes on M,W,F

SILVER
  • Age is 11-14 years old.
  • Swim all four competitive strokes legally with good stroke mechanics.
  • Practice sets 10 x 100 free yards on 1:30 or 5 x 200 IM on 3:30.
  • Equipment:
    • Paddles
    • Pull buoy 
    • Kick board
    • Fins-prefer silicone DMC swim fin
    • Water or Gatorade/everyday

GOLD
  • One year commitment.
  • Age is 12-14 years old.
  • Swim all four competitive strokes legally with good stroke mechanics.
  • Super sportsmanship, attitude, and work ethic.
  • 12 yr 'A' level swimmer. Swimmer must have at least three 11-12 'A' times.
  • 13-14 Must have minimum of 3 13-14 BB times
  • Practice sets 5 x 200 IM yards on 3:00 or 10x 100Fr yards on 1:20.
  • Equipment: 
    • Kick board
    • Fins
    • Paddles
    • Snorkel
    • Pull Buoy
    • Water everyday


SENIOR
 
         Minimum age is 15 years old
         Swim all four competitive strokes legally
         Super sportsmanship, attitude, and work ethic
         Equipment:

Kick board

    • Fins
    • Paddles
    • Pull Buoy
    • Snorkels
    • Water everyday
 
 
 
SENIOR ELITE
  • One year commitment.
  • Minimum age is 14 years old.
  • Must have three or more 15-16 AA times. (14year old must have 3 or more sectionals)
  • Swim all four competitive strokes legally with good stroke mechanics.
  • Super sportsmanship, attitude, and work ethic.
  • 100% practice and meet attendance. 
  • Equipment: 
    • Kick board
    • Fins
    • Paddles
    • Pull Buoy
    • Snorkels
    • Water everyday