Practice Groups
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Practices are grouped according to SKILL LEVEL. See the descriptions below to determine which group best applies to your swimmer.
- Returning swimmers, please carefully consider if your swimmer needs to move up to the next group (do not move them up just because it is the next group/year). It's important they become proficient and legal in the skills/technique each group focuses on before moving to the next group. Do not assume they are ready for the next level up.
- For best practice, a swimmer should spend at least 2 seasons at each level, to become proficient in the skills taught at that level.
- See "How to Find Account Info" for instructions to confirm which group your swimmer is assigned to.
Placement adjustments can be made by the board and/or coaches, anytime throughout the season. If you have any questions about your swimmer's group placement please email us at [email protected]
| Group | Skill Level Description | Focus | Suggested Guidelines |
| 1.0 | Any
swimmer who CANNOT swim the length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted on the
first day of the season. Swimmers should start out being able to float on
their back and swim 10 to 15 feet unassisted.
***Swim team is NOT swim lessons, see Safety and Requirements. |
Beginner Basics. Learning basics for Freestyle and Backstroke. | New 6-Under and 7/8 w/ no swim team experience |
| 2.0 | Any swimmer able to swim the length of the pool unassisted on the first day of the season but does NOT KNOW Breaststroke or Butterfly. | Freestyle and Backstroke technique, Breaststroke and Butterfly introduction | 2nd year 6 & under, 7/8yo & new 9-12yo |
| 2.5 | Any swimmer able to proficiently swim the length of the pool unassisted on the first day of practice. Knows freestyle and backstroke but is NOT LEGAL in Breaststroke or Butterfly. | Freestyle and Backstroke technique; Breaststroke and Butterfly introduction & technique | 3rd year 7/8’s, new & returning ages 9-12yo |
| 3.0 | Any swimmer who KNOWS all four strokes. Is proficient in freestyle and backstroke and mostly legal in all four strokes. | Technique refinement, speed drills and flip turns introduction. | Ages 8-12yo * Previous swim team experience recommended |
| 3.5 | Any swimmer with previous swim team experience who is LEGAL and PROFICIENT in ALL FOUR strokes, including IM. Must also be proficient and able to perform a LEGAL FLIP TURN. | Continued technique refinement, increased yards, and speed drills | Returning 11/12+ swimmers * Previous swim team experience required |
| 4.0 | Jr High or High School Swimmers working on yardage and speed drills. Legal and proficient in all four strokes. | Technique, Yards, Speed | Returning
13-18 swimmers * Previous swim team experience required * No swimmers under age 13 please. |
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