The Junior Developmental program for beginners builds upon skills participants learned in swim lessons. Swimmers will focus on basic techniques, starts and turns, and development of the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. 

Ages: 6-12 years old

Practices: One hour up to 2 times per week

Requirements: Ability to swim 25 yards of backstroke and freestyle with rotary breathing.

The Development program for beginners builds upon skills participants have learned in swim lessons with a focus on stroke technique, conditioning, and endurance. This is a great option for swimmers looking to cross train for other sports or looking to maximize fitness with a non-impact aerobic exercise.

Ages: 12-16 years old

Practices: One hour up to 3 times per week

Requirements: Ability to swim 25 yards of backstroke and freestyle with rotary breathing. Competitive swimming experience and mastery of the four competitive strokes not required.

The Bronze program is for swimmers beginning their competitive journey. Participants will learn the fundamentals while having fun and what it takes to be a competitive swimmer both in and out of the water. Goal setting, nutrition, and training with emphasis on form rather than yardage is the focus of this program. Semi-regular participation in swim meets is encouraged to provide the opportunity to use, evaluate, and improve skills.

Ages: 8-12 years old

Practices: One hour up to 4-5 times per week

Requirements: Ability to swim the 4x50 freestyle, 4x50 backstroke, 4x50 breaststroke, 4x50 butterfly, 4x50 kick, and 4x100 individual medley practice sets legally.

The Silver program is for more advanced swimmers who need a more challenging practice environment. An increased emphasis on aerobic training, swimming intervals, and race strategy, while continuing to refine stroke technique are additional benefits. Swimmers are encouraged to regularly attend meets to use and continue development of the skills and conditioning learned during practice. Periodic test sets to determine conditioning is a part of this program. 

Ages: 9-12 years old

Practices: One hour up to 5-6 times per week

Requirements: Ability to swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly strokes, pace and interval training using pace clock, and commitment to rigorous training program.

The Elite program is for more experienced and dedicated swimmers who have mastered most of the fundamentals of technique. This program has an increased emphasis on aerobic, anaerobic, and strength training, while continuing to refine strokes, starts, and turns to a high level. Swimmers are encouraged to regularly attend meets to use and continue development of the skills and conditioning learned during practice.

Ages: 13-21 years old

Practices: One hour and a half up to 5-6 times per week

Requirements: Ability to swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly strokes, pace and interval training using pace clock, and commitment to rigorous training program.