Age Group Guidelines

The Beginning Age Group swimmer will be able to accomplish the follwing:

• Training set requirements

The swimmer can complete the following practice sets:  6 x 50 of each stroke and 6 x 50 of kicking and accurately counts and computes distances.

• Competitive Performance

The swimmer has participated in competitive situations and has achieved at least 2 national "CCC" times in 2 different strokes.

• Biomechanical Progressions

Is able to execute a start from the block and is able to perform all 4 strokes wit legal form.

• Physiological Progressions

Can perform a continuous swim fro 10 minutes.  Begins to understand maturation, physical development and nutrition.

• Character Development and Life Skills

Continues to work on championship behavior and accountability, work ethic and self-discipline and time management

• Psychological Skills

Works on self image, mental dimension of training and concentration