Practice Times and Group Structure

Silas’ Senior Group –

July - August 18th - Talk to coach.

August 18 - September 19 - See Special Schedule

September 23rd - December 19th: Monday-Thursday 4-6pm

Ellen’s Bronze and Silver Groups –

Ellen's 11 & Overs - August 18th- Mid November - 4:30-6:00pm

Ellen's 10 & Unders - September 29- December 19th - Mon-Thurs 5:45-7:15pm; Friday 5:30 - 6:30pm

All Ellen's Groups- After Mid November - Mon-Thurs 5:45-7:15pm; Friday 5:30 - 6:30pm

Lars' Zoomer 2 Group -

Sept 30 - December 19 - Tuesday and Thursday - 5:45-7:00pm

Suzi's Zoomer 1 Group -

Sept 29- December 19 - Monday and Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm

Winter Season
Runs January 5 – March 26, 2009

Summer Season
Runs April 6th – July 31, 2009

Swim Team Group Structure

The group structure is designed to place each swimmer in the program where they are able to best pursue their goals. Regard is taken for a swimmer age, ability, and emotional readiness.

Zoomers 1 and Zoomers 2 - The Zoomers is a group working on the foundations of freestyle and backstroke. Introduction of breaststroke and butterfly is also seen. Swimmers will also begin starts turns and basics of reading a pace clock. Swimmer must be water safe and be able to swim one length of the pool. Zoomers 2 is a more advanced group than Zoomer 1 with more emphasis on perfecting all stroke especially the breaststroke and butterfly. Ages 5-12. Meets 2 times a week. Emphasis on stoke development.

Bronze- Bronze continues working on all strokes with an introduction to butterfly and race and pace strategies. Further work is seen in freestyle and backstroke with more emphasis on conditioning. Swimmers should be able to swim back, breast, and freestyle and have a developing turn and start for group membership. Meets 2-4 times a week. Emphasis on stoke development. Ages 7-12

Silver- Silver is our top age group. Emphasis now is on more competition but with the perfection of stroke technique. Mastery of all strokes, turns and starts. Meets 3-5 times a week. Emphasis on stoke development and competitive conditioning. Ages 8-13.

Senior- This phase requires the most commitment to swimming. Swimmers are more mature and are interested in maximizing their potential. Swimmers become more specialized. Swimmers learn the sacrifice required for maximum performance. Meets 8 times a week.

Number Practice per Week by Age

8 & Unders – 2-4 days a week

9-10 - 2-4 days a week

11-12 - 3-5 times a week

13 & Over - 5-7 times a week

High School Swimmers(In Season) – 5 days a week