Practice Groups
|
Group |
General Description |
Age Range |
# Practices /Week |
Practice Duration |
Attendance Recommendation (pract./wk) |
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Rookies |
This is our novice level group for the child just out of swimming lessons and with limited or no competitive swimming background. To enter this group the child must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted with one of the 4 competitive strokes. |
5-10 |
2 |
45 min. |
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Green |
Introduction to competition. Emphasis is on fundamental technique of the four competitive strokes, and starts and turns. To enter this group the child must be proficient in freestyle and backstroke. |
6-11 |
4 |
1 hr. |
2-3 |
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Gold |
Introduction to training, both in the water and on dryland. Race strategy is introduced, more competition is encouraged, and there is a continued emphasis on technique. This group requires four legal strokes and adequate endurance. |
9-13 |
4 |
1 hr 15 min. |
3 |
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White |
Aerobic, anaerobic, and interval training are becoming stressed more while there is a continued strong emphasis on technique for all aspects of the race. More competition is offered. |
11-15 |
5 |
1 hr 45 min. |
4 |
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Junior |
This group is designed for the high school aged swimmer with a limited competitive background or those with an interest in preparing for the HS season on a limited basis. There is no dryland and most participants are new to competitive swimming. |
High School |
4 |
1 hr 15 min. |
2-3 |
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Senior II |
This group is for the high-school aged swimmer who has a strong background in competitive swimming. Emphasis is placed on striving to meet the requirements for Senior I and High School varsity eligibility. Dryland training is required. |
High School |
5 |
1 hour 45 min. |
4 |
|
Senior I / Red |
This group is for the high-school aged (Senior) or younger regional/national level swimmers who can handle the more intense pool and dryland work and practice schedule. More travel is offered. |
12 years old min. |
6-10 |
2 hr. |
80% mandatory attendance required |
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National Team |
Any swimmer who has a USA Swimming National Meet Qualifying Standard (Sectionals, US Open, Juniors, National Champs). This is MAC’s elite training group |
Qualifiers |
8-11 |
2 hr. |
85% mandatory attendance required |
Group promotions based on coachability, attitude, performance, and discretion of the coaching staff!
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