Seasonal Training Groups

Guppies Schedule

Beginner

Guppies | Ages 10 & younger

Practices: 1 hour starting at 6:30p – attend 3 practices each week

• Must swim unassisted, completing at least 1 pool length
• Train for 6 weeks then use 2 weeks to check the ability to advance to Sealions and eligible age
• Meets offered during 6 week session

Training Focus

• Endurance from kick sets
• Diving certification to learn starts
• Legally able swims including racing strategies (turns and finishes)

Sealion Schedule

Novice

Sealions | Ages 7-11

Practices: 1 hour starting at 6:30p – attend 3 practices each week

Requirements

• Prove ability to swim all strokes in competition and meet minimum group requirements
• Must be diving certified by a Newton Nitros coach
• Swim a 200yd free in under 5:00
• Commitment to competitive swimming and begin training to qualify for championship meets
• In some circumstances, younger swimmers may advanced per coach recommendation
• Train 8 weeks with advancement to Gators upon performance of required skill sets and eligible age
• Meets offered during 8 week session

Training Focus

• Improve technique and learn training strategies to advance in the program
• Learn and use team drills for stroke improvement
• Train starts and turns for all strokes
• Endurance from interval training

Gator Schedule

Intermediate

Gator | Ages 8-12

Practices: 1.5 hours starting at 6:30p – attend 3 practices each week PLUS Saturday

• Train for 12 weeks with goal to advance to Bronze and Silver groups
• Meets offered plus championship meets at end of season

Group Requirements

• 11-12 year old District Champs cuts (or realistic ability to qualify by the season’s end)
• 50yd of every stroke in under 1:00 at practice
• 100yd free in under 1:30 AND 100yd IM in under 1:50

Training Focus

• Championship swimming
• Stroke efficiency (all strokes, no specializing)
• Competitive strategies to prepare for Gold group training (underwater kick and stroke tempo)
• Endurance from interval training