The swimmers are grouped based upon ability and age by the Coaching staff. After the initial groupings, parents may submit a request
for a group change in writing to the Head Coach by the end of the 6th week of the season. After this date, groups will be considered
final and parents may not request changes.
Silver Group (4:00 – 4:50pm) Coach Bowman:
This group is the highest group for the typical 12&U summer swimmer and some of our developing 13-14's. Swimmers should be legal and comfortable in all 4 strokes before entering this group. Though attendance requirements won't be enforced, swimmers will be expected to attend at least 3 practices per week. Practices will focus on perfecting technique and intense sprint training.
* Minimum requirement: 9-12 swimmers must be able to complete a legal 100 in all four strokes, and demonstrate legal turns. 8&U swimmers, at the discretion of both the head coach and group coach, should be able to complete a legal 200 in all strokes and a 400 IM.
Bronze Group (4:50 – 5:30pm) Coach Bowman:
The Bronze Group will be focusing on refining all four strokes. Swimmers should be between 7 and 12 years old and have some experience before entering into this group. Practices are still offered four times per week with swimmers being encouraged to attend three or all four of the practices. The Bronze Group will focus on the following:
1. Legal and correct breaststroke
2. Legal completion of 100's in all strokes
3. Legal turns for all strokes
* Minimum requirements: Swimmers must be able to swim 200 Free and Back without stopping, a legal 50 of Fly, and attempt Breaststroke at the start of the season to enter this group.