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Practice Group Descriptions

Novice: These beginning swimmers are those who have graduated from the Sunfish Swimming Lesson program, havebeen on a recreation summer league team (age appropriate), or based upon evaluation in a tryout. The focus of this group is to become a stronger, more efficient 

swimmer, learn specific drills, and build endurance.


To move to Intermediate B Group the swimmers need to:
  • Do a dive off of the side of the pool
  • Do an IM in a race without being disqualified
  • Understand and be able to follow an interval set
  • Complete checklist of drills and show ability in them
  • Compete in at least 2 swim meets

Equipment requirements: cap, goggles, blue swim fins

Average age: 5-9

Intermediate B: These swimmers have shown a proficiency in their ability to move through the water, have knowledge of drills and the ability
to perform them. Coaches will teach a higher level of drills, and sets on interval to improve competitive swim meet performances.
To move to Intermediate A Group the swimmers need to:
  • Qualify for Snake River Championships in 2 events
Equipment Requirements: cap, goggles, blue swim fins Average age: 7-11


Intermediate A: Workouts consist of stroke refinement, race strategy and introduction to dry land workouts. Swimmers in this group will be working towards national based time standards and competing in swim meets outside of the Snake River LSC.


To move to Age Group 2 the swimmers need to:

  • Must have National Age Group Motivational qualifying times of BB standard in any freestyle event and one stroke event (includes IM)
  • Show a commitment to the sport of swimming by consistently attending practice and meets

Equipment Requirements: cap, goggles, blue swim fins, pull buoy

Average age: 8-13


Age Group 2: The workouts will begin to introduce the three main types of training: Aerobic, Anaerobic, and VO2 max. Training in cycles, this group will experience a taper, so it is critical to plan breaks and vacations around championship meets. With the increase in water time, the swimmers will incorporate a dryland routine, nutritional education, and time management schedule.

             

To move to Age Group 1 the swimmers need to:

  • Must have National Age Group Motivational qualifying times of at least A standard in a minimum of 3 events.
  • Swimmer and family must make the commitment to swimming as a year round sport.

Equipment Requirements: cap, goggles, blue swim fins, pull buoy, stretch cords

Average age: 11-16



Age Group 1:  A variety of workouts ranging from stroke technique with video analysis to high yardage distance, this group is working toward achieving Zone time standards and above. With a focus on taking their swimming ability to a national and collegiate level, the commitment from the athlete is one of complete priority in the sport of swimming.

                           

Equipment Requirements: cap, goggles, blue swim fins, pull buoy, stretch cords

Average age: 13-18


 ***In this group there is also a focus on college preparation and therefore academic grades and progress is closely monitored.  Coaches also help in the college recruiting process.