| PRACTI= CE GROUPS | |||||||||
| The SIX levels of practice are designed in ord= er to provide swimmers in the Toledo area with a practice group that meets t= heir needs. Swimmers from beginn= er to national level will find a group that is right for them! THE AGES LISTED FOR EACH GROUP A= RE AN AVERAGE AGE FOR THE SWIMMERS IN THAT GROUP. SWIMMERS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INC= LUDED OR EXCLUDED FROM A GROUP BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE. | |||||||||
| Introductory Group | |||||||||
| Pink | |||||||||
| This group is for swimmers that are not ready = for the Red group. The pink gro= up will run in eight week sessions, and prepare swimmers for the Red group.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Swimmers are eligible for swim m= eets that fall during the eight week sessions they register for. | |||||||||
| Main Objectives: | |||||||||
| *Have Fun | |||||||||
| *Learn the four competitive strokes and elementary backstroke | |||||||||
| *Learn the corr= ect starts and turns | |||||||||
| *Learn the rule= s of competition | |||||||||
| *Prepare for ne= xt level | |||||||||
| Technique Groups | |||||||||
| These Groups are for beginner and intermediate swimmers who wish to compete, have fun, and stay in shape. These groups will practice at ea= ch of the four branches. | |||||||||
| Red | |||||||||
| Open to all swimmers 10 and under. Most of the time spent at practi= ce will be devoted to developing stroke, start, and turn technique. 3 hours per week. | |||||||||
| Main Objectives: | |||||||||
| *Have Fun | |||||||||
| *Learn the four competitive strokes and elementary backstroke | |||||||||
| *Learn the corr= ect starts and turns | |||||||||
| *Learn the rule= s of competition | |||||||||
| *Prepare for ne= xt level | |||||||||
| Entry Requireme= nts: | |||||||||
| Complete one successful length of the pool front crawl with a good attempt at rota= ry breathing. | |||||||||
| Complete one su= ccessful length of the pool on their back. | |||||||||
| Blue | |||||||||
| Open to all swimmers 11 to 18. Practices will consist primarily= of stroke, start, and, turn technique. Swimmers will also work on endurance and sprint training.&nb= sp; 5 hours per week. | |||||||||
| Main Objectives= : | |||||||||
| *Have fun | |||||||||
| *Learn and deve= lop the four competitive strokes | |||||||||
| *Learn and deve= lop starts and turns | |||||||||
| *Learn and appl= y the rules of competition | |||||||||
| *Learn good pra= ctice habits | |||||||||
| *Prepare for th= e next level | |||||||||
| Entry Requireme= nts: | |||||||||
| Complete one su= ccessful length of the pool front crawl with rotary breathing. | |||||||||
| Complete one su= ccessful length of the pool on their back. | |||||||||
| Have some knowledge/experience with breaststroke or butterfly. | |||||||||
| Training Groups | |||||||||
| = These groups are designed for intermediate to advanced swimmers who have competitive swimming experience.&nb= sp; Swimmers should have the desire to commit to a higher level of practice and competition. Swimmers will be required to follow practice attendance requirements. Practices will consist of a combination of stroke work and training, which is individual= ized for each level. | |||||||||
| Purple | |||||||||
| Generally for 1= 0-13 year old swimmers. | |||||||||
| Swimmers must m= eet stroke technique requirements. 5 h= ours per week. | |||||||||
| Main Objectives= : | |||||||||
| *Have fun | |||||||||
| *Learn/Develop = the four competitive strokes, starts, and turns. | |||||||||
| *Learn the rule= s of competition. | |||||||||
| *Learn good pra= ctice habits. | |||||||||
| *Prepare for Gr= een Group | |||||||||
| An average practice s= ession consists of: | |||||||||
| Short Warm-up/New skills/review old skills/short training set/game | |||||||||
| Entry Requireme= nts: | |||||||||
| Have three legal competitive strokes, and knowledge of the fourth | |||||||||
| Must be able to= swim for 15 minutes without stopping | |||||||||
| Must attend a m= inimum of 3 practices per week, on average | |||||||||
| Green | |||||||||
| Generally for swimmers= 12-18 years old. | |||||||||
| Swimmers must meet stroke technique requirements and must be able to train at a hi= gher level. | |||||||||
| 8 hours per wee= k. | |||||||||
| Main Objectives= : | |||||||||
| *Have Fun | |||||||||
| *Become more se= rious about swimming | |||||||||
| *Learn Dryland = routines | |||||||||
| *Further develo= p the four strokes, starts, and turns | |||||||||
| *Further develo= p good practice habits | |||||||||
| *Learn interval= training and use of pace clock | |||||||||
| *Strokes- conce= ntration on Technique | |||||||||
| *Turns- concent= ration on Technique | |||||||||
| *Starts- concen= tration on Technique | |||||||||
| *Prepare for Go= ld Group | |||||||||
| Entry requireme= nts: | |||||||||
| All four compet= itive strokes must be legal | |||||||||
| Must be able to= train at a higher level | |||||||||
| Must have the d= esire to work hard and take swimming seriously | |||||||||
| Must have a pos= itive attitude towards swimming | |||||||||
| Must attend a m= inimum of 4 practices per week, on average | |||||||||
| GOLD | |||||||||
| For advanced swimmers 13 = and older. | |||||||||
| Swimmers must meet stroke technique requirements and must meet timed set requirements. | |||||||||
| 11 to 16 hours = per week. | |||||||||
| Main Objectives= : | |||||||||
| *Qualify for advanced meets | |||||||||
| (Including, Zones, Nationa= ls, HS State, Junior & Senior Nationals) | |||||||||
| *Increase = the amount and type of dryland activities | |||||||||
| *Refine and per= fect stroke mechanics | |||||||||
| *Turn speed | |||||||||
| *Start power &a= mp; speed | |||||||||
| *Improve traini= ng capabilities | |||||||||
| *Prepare for co= llege swimming | |||||||||
| Entry requireme= nts: | |||||||||
| All four competitive strokes must be legal and strokes need to meet additional requirements | |||||||||
| T-30 average of= 1:22 or faster | |||||||||
| Must have the d= esire to work hard and take swimming seriously | |||||||||
| Must have a pos= itive attitude towards swimming | |||||||||
| Must attend all= scheduled practices and maintain above 85% attendance | |||||||||