Open to swimmers from 7th grade to 10th grade who make the minimum requirements of the group and could potential swim any of the other groups after their 10th grade year. This is a preparatory group for athletes looking to consider the National or Senior group, but athletes may choose the High School group at any point in their career. Swimmers younger than 7th grade may be considered if they make the minimum requirements for participation in the group and demonstrate preparedness for the Platinum group.
Required Equipment:
Fins, Paddles, Buoy, Snorkel
Optional Equipment: Noseclip, Zoomers
Preliminary Requirements:
Ability to make 3 x 300 Free @ 7:00, holding under 4:30
Ability to make 5 x 100 Kick @ 3:00, holding 2:00
Ability to make 4 x 200 IM @ 3:30, with four legal strokes
[all above times are SCM]
Expectations:
Minimum attendance of 4 workouts per week
Participate in all team meets
Attend highest level of meet qualified for (silver state, senior state, Zones, etc.)
Preparation for either Senior 1 or Senior 2 participation by end of Freshman year of high school
Practice Schedule:
While outdoor pool is open: M-F 5-730p; Sunday 8-10a
When all indoors (November): M-Th: 445-645p; Fri 445-715p; Sunday 8-10a
Cost:
$75 for members (starting September 2010)
