Practice Group Descriptions
GOLD GROUP (usually 13 - High School)
Our highest-level swimmers and coaches make up this practice. Swimmers in this group should be able to swim 100s, 75s, and 50s at a moderate to vigorous interval during practice. While selections are primarily based on age group, it is possible to ‘swim-up’ to this practice.
Practice Schedule:
Evening Practice (April 27th - May 20th) 3:45 - 4:45 pm (Mon-Fri)
Morning Practice (May 22nd - June 19th) 7:15 - 8:15 am (Mon-Fri)
WHITE GROUP (usually 6 & Under)
Typically, this practice consists of our youngest swimmers, whether new or recently joined. More emphasis is placed on learning the various strokes and proper technique. Swimmers in this group should be able to swim a 25 free on their own, and are expected to learn backstroke, and subsequent strokes based on performance level. The usual baseline age for this group is 5yrs.
Practice Schedule:
Evening Practice (April 27th - May 20th) 4:50 - 5:35 pm (Mon-Fri)
Morning Practice (May 22nd - June 19th) 8:20 - 9:05 am (Mon-Fri)
YELLOW GROUP (usually 7-8 years old)
This practice is designed for swimmers that have an understanding of the four strokes and are looking to improve both time and technique. Swimmers in this group should be able to swim 50s at a moderate interval during practice. While selections are primarily based on age group, it is possible to ‘swim-up’ to this group.
Practice Schedule:
Evening Practice (April 27th - May 20th) 5:40-6:40 pm (Mon-Fri)
Morning Practice (May 22nd - June 19th) 9:10-10:10 am (Mon-Fri)
BLUE GROUP (usually 9-12 year olds)
This practice further focuses on helping swimmers to make the times they want by increasing rigor during practice. Swimmers in this group should be able to swim 100s, 75s, and 50s at a moderate interval during practice. While selections are primarily based on age group, it is possible to ‘swim-up’ to this group. Practice Schedule:
Evening Practice (April 27th - May 20th) 6:45 - 7:45 pm (Mon-Fri)
Morning Practice (May 22nd - June 19th) 10:15 - 11:15 am (Mon-Fri)
