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The Competitive Groups

This is for all swimmers that are able to complete the pre-requisites for the group.  Ages range from 6 to 14 years of age.  The groups previous to these groups are Team Prep or “prep groups.”   If you have questions, email us at info@swimnsc.com

Competitive Groups Mission

Build and promote the character traits to be successful in the sport of swimming and in life.

How We Train

Our training paradigm is  “TECHNIQUE FIRST.”  Learn the basic technique first.  Throughout your swimming time, we will always be talking and promoting technique improvement.  Another component is HOW to train.  We do not want mindless lap swimming.  There is purpose in everything, from warm-up to a main set.  Understanding how to train and how to train correctly is the secret of success in this sport.

Competition

We are a competitive team.  We have many meets at home and some meets that we travel to.  There are different levels of meets and those are indicated on our meet schedules.  For our less experienced swimmers, we have home meets (creature features) and other intrasquad meets.  These are low stress for athletes and parents and the best place to start.  While the goal as a parent or athlete may be to get in shape, competition is critical for the motivation and continued participation in any sport.  As swimmers get more advanced, we will encourage higher level competitions.

Group Requirements

The following are guidelines to help you understand where you/your child might be placed.  These are entry level requirements.

Prep Groups

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Green Groups --Ages

                                          10-under

Green 1

-         8x50 Free on R:20

-         Legally perform all strokes

-         Legal starts and turns

-         Know clock intervals :60/:45/:30

Green 2

-         10 x 50 Free on 1:05

-         4 x 100 IM on R:15- legal IMs

-         Must have competed in a USA Sanctioned meet

-         Relay Starts

-         Know clock intervals of :60/:50/:45/:40/:30/:20/:10/:

White

This is a coach select group.  All aspects of the athlete (group requirements, attendance, maturity, age, physical development, technique, attitude, competitive drive) are considered.

Black Groups -Ages 11 to HS

Black 1

-         Perform all 4 strokes legally

-         Legal starts and turns

-         8 x 50 on 1:00

-         Know clock intervals of :60/:50/:45/:40/:30

Black 2

-         10 x 100 free for best average

-         10 x 100 flutter kick for best average

-         500 free under 8:30 in a USA sanctioned meet

-         4 x200 IM on 3:30

-         Legal 200 IM in a USA sanctioned meet

Black 3

-         10 x 100 free for best average

-         10 x 100 flutter kick for best average

-         1000 Free under 15:00

-         6x200 IM on 3:00

-         Legal 400 IM in a USA sanctioned meet

Senior Development

This is a coach select group.  All aspects of the athlete (group requirements, attendance, maturity, age, physical development, technique, attitude, competitive drive) are considered.