Cubs
(ages 10&Under)
This is our youngest group of
swimmers. The basics of all four competitive strokes are
taught through a series of progressive stroke drills. The
goal of the Cub Group is to work on stroke technique:
balance, and proper head and body
positions are stressed, with the teaching of correct
arm and leg movements to follow. This group takes a very
casual approach towards swimming. Fun and learning are the
main emphasis, however, competitive concepts are introduced.
Suggested attendance is a minimum of two days per week.
Requirements:
Blue
(ages 7-11)
The Blue Group is
for those swimmers who would like to improve their technique along
with some gradual conditioning. Practices focus on correct
stroke technique drills, conditioning exercises and team
development. Swimmers are introduced to race strategy and
goal planning and are encouraged to participate as a team member in
one swim meet per month. Suggested attendence is at least
three days per week.
Requirements:
Gold
(ages 8-14)
The Gold
Group swimmers already possess solid stroke technique in all four
competitive stroke. They practice more advanced skills with
more intensive and challenging practices. Proper technique,
goal planning, and consistent practices are stressed.
Swimmers are encouraged to participate as a team member in one swim
meet per month. Generally, this group is comprised of junior high
school age swimmers. Suggested attendance is at least three
days per week.
Requirements:
- Competent in all four competitive
strokes
- 100 of each of the four
strokes
- 20 x 50 @ 1:30
Junior Team
(ages
9-13)
The
swimmers on the Junior Team are chosen for their attitude and work
ethic. They will be the future leaders of BEAR Swimming. This
is a team venture, we train as a
team and we compete as a
team. A supportive and positive
attitude, good work ethic, goal planning and competition are all
stressed. Practices are supplemented with dryland training
for flexibility and injury prevention. Proper technique, dry
land and consistent attendance at both practices and meets are
essential. Required attendance is a minimum of three days a
week.
Requirements:
- Minimum A
time achieved
- 10 x 100 @
2:00
- Quality
200 of all four competitive strokes
- Must
adhere to attendence requirement: practices and swim
meets
Senior Group
(ages
13+)
The concept
of quality not quantity is still the most
important focus. In general this group is comprised of high
school aged swimmers who are not yet ready for the commitment of
Senior Team. Suggested attendance is a minimum of four to
five days a week.
Requirements:
- Competent
in all four competitive strokes
- Quality
100 of all four competitive strokes
- Must be in
high school
Senior Team
(ages 13+)
The
swimmers on the Senior Team are also chosen based on their attitude
and work ethic. Senior Team swimmers take a more mature
approach to their training and competition. They become
involved with the direction of their seasonal and multi-year
training plans. Training at this level requires specific
physiological training therefore regular attendance is
expected. Dry land and goal planning play a significant
role. These swimmers are considered our elite training
group.
Requirements:
- Achieved
Junior T&F time standard
- 10 x 125 @
1:40
- 3300 yards
under 45 min.
- Must
adhere to attendance requirement: 9 out of 10
practices
