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Squad Descriptions
Swimmers typically practice 4 times a
week. Training involves conditioning in all four strokes, as well
as an increase in distance swimming. This level is intended for the
age group swimmers that have goals of pursuing their swimming
career as far as possible. The practice direction, structure and
difficulty will be designed to meet that end years down the road.
Swimmers are expected to compete and participate in both short
course and long course seasons. The continued focus on goal
setting, personal responsibility, leadership, and teamwork is key
to helping the Age Group swimmer transition to a Senior swimmer.
Athletes continue IM training and can expect to race all events in
competition. Swimmers follow prescribed weekly dryland routines.
Four practices offered per week.
Minimum age for entry into this squad is 11
years old. Requirements to enter the GREEN Tide Squad, candidates
should complete 6 of the following 8:
- Display intention of adhering to attendance
requirement before moving into the squad
- 11-12 PVS JO qualifying times in 5 or more
events
- 11-12 AG Sectional qualifying times in 2 or
more events
- Racing history in every event available
- Show willingness to learn
- 8x100 @ 1:40
- Under 2:30 in 200yd freestyle
- Kick 1x50 under :40 with fins
Ultimately,
the coach has final say in squad
appointments
The GREEN Tide squad is the first squad
within the Blue Wave Swim Team with an attendance requirement.
GREEN Tide swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of the
practices offered to remain in this squad. Special exceptions may
be cleared with the coach on an absence by absence basis.
Goals of the GREEN Tide
Squad:
- Achieve USA Swimming Top 16 time
standard
- Final in all events at PVS Age Group
Championships
- Enter relays at the PVS Age Group
Championships
- Achieve PVS Age Group Championship time
standard in every stroke
- Continue to develop goal setting skills
- Improve proficiency in turns
- Use underwater dolphin kicking as a tool in
racing
- Continue becoming more fluid in swimming (no
splashing)
- Kick 50 meters with fins under :35
- Begin to actively improve distance per
stroke
- Learn leadership skills
Competition at swim meets is expected in this
squad.
Equipment Needed:
- Cap (needed if you have long hair)
- 2 pairs of goggles
- Water Bottle
- Catalyst Hand Paddles (ask coach for help in
sizing)
- T2 Swim Fins / Crossblade fin (depends on
foot size)
- Hydro Techboard 3-in-1 (if you don’t
have a pull-buoy)
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