Lightning

Technique: Must be able to complete 25 yards (one length of the pool) for both free and back without touching the bottom or grabbing the lane line.  However, once the season is underway, swimmers may be expected to be able to do more as the swimmers already in the group have progressed beyond this point.  It is the coach's discretion if a swimmer is actually ready to join the group at the time they come to be evaluated. 

Attendance: 2x / week minimum

Practice: Lightning is our introductory swim group. We work to develop a love for the sport of swimming. We work on all 4 competitive strokes. Swimming 25’s with correct rest to work proper technique.  We also do a dryland workout with this group prior to getting in the water.  We work core, coordination, mobility, and strength with exercises geared to their level.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Kickboard - smaller

Fins - Speedo Switchblade

Thunder

Technique: Must be able to swim 50s of Free and Back, 25s of Breast or Fly and have endurance to swim 1000 yards for a workout.

Attendance: 2x / week minimum

Practice: Thunder is a developmental swim group. We work on all 4 competitive strokes as well as starts and turns. We also work on increasing speed and endurance. We learn proper technique and skills necessary to move to Hail and Cyclone groups.  We also do a dryland workout with this group prior to getting in the water.  We work core, coordination, mobility, and strength with exercises geared to their level.

Competition Expectations: Meets are not required but they are highly encouraged. 

Equipment Expectations:

` Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Kickboard - smaller

Fins - Speedo Switchblade

Hail

Technique: Must be able to complete 50 yards or all strokes legally and the endurance to swim 1000+ yards for workouts.

Attendance:  3x / week minimum

Practice:  Hail is a developmental swim group. We work on all 4 competitive strokes as well as turns and starts from the blocks. We complete several 25, 50, and 100’s during the workout. We also do a dryland workout with this group working core, coordination, mobility, and strength.

Competition Expectations: Meet participation is encouraged in this group. The District Championships meets are the end of season meets for this group.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Equipment Wet Bag W/:

Pull Buoy - smaller size 

Kickboard - smaller

Fins - Speedo Switchblade

Snorkel - must be a swimmer's snorkel

Optional items:

Nose Plug

Cyclone

Technique: Must be able to complete 100 yards of all strokes legally and the endurance to swim 1500+ yards for workouts.

Attendance: 3x / week minimum

Practice: This is the top of our developmental swim groups. We work on all 4 competitive strokes as well as turns and starts from the blocks. We complete several 50, 100, and 200’s during the workout. We also do a dryland workout with this group working core, coordination, mobility, and strength.

Competition Expectations:  Meet participation is highly encouraged for this group. The District Championship meet is the end of season meet for this group.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Equipment Wet Bag W/:

Pull Buoy - smaller size 

Kickboard - smaller

Fins - Speedo Switchblade

Snorkel - must be a swimmer's snorkel

Optional items:

Nose Plug

Storm

Technique: Must have 4 legal strokes that can be swam for 50’s and 100’s and the endurance to swim 2000+ yards for a workout. 

Attendance:  4x / week minimum

Training:  6 in water and dryland practices a week

Practice: Storm is an age group level swim team that meets 6 times a week. We work on all 4 competitive strokes as well as starts and turns. We work on specific goals for each meet in the season such as specific technique, challenging events and achieving age group state times.

Set Examples: 6x 100's on 2:20, 10x 25's kick on :45

Competition Expectations: 2-3 meets a season, Districts are highly recommended.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Equipment Wet Bag W/:

Pull Buoy - smaller size 

Paddles - Just a bit larger than the hands (stroke Maker, Finis) 

Kickboard - smaller

Fins - Speedo Switchblade

Snorkel - must be a swimmer's snorkel

Optional items:

Nose Plug

Age Group

Technique: This group has achieved age group state times. Swimmers have goals to swim in finals at the end of season championship meets.

Attendance: 75%

Training: 6 in water and dryland practices a week

Practice: This is the top age group swim team. It is preparing swimmers for the elite level groups. This group meets 6 times a week. We work on all 4 competitive strokes as well as starts and turns. We work on specific goals for each meet in the season and work towards championship meets.

Set Examples: 6x 100's on 2:00, 10x 25's kick on :40

Competition Expectations: Meet participation is required to maintain group status. Swimmers are encouraged to compete in the highest qualifying meet as well as the District Championships.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Healthy Snack

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Equipment Wet Bag W/:

Pull Buoy - smaller size 

Paddles - Just a bit larger than the hands (stroke Maker, Finis) 

Kickboard - smaller

Fins--one of:

Speedo 1. Switchblade, 2.  Elite or 3. REPELLOR X

Arena Powerfin Pro Swim Fins

TYR Hydroblade Fins

Snorkel - must be a swimmer's snorkel

Optional items:

Nose Plug

Fulcrum

Elite Prep High School Age Swimmers

Attendance: Consistent attendance is required to maintain group status.

Training: 6 swimming / dryland practices a week

Competition Expectations: Meet participation is highly encouraged.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Healthy Snack

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Equipment Wet Bag W/:

Pull Buoy 

Paddles

Midsize - Accepted Brands - TYR, StrokeMakers

Kickboard

Fins (open back short blade) - 

    Best options -1. Speedo/DMC Elite MAX, 2. Elite or 3. REPELLOR X

    Other options - 1. Arena Powerfin Pro, 2. TYR Hydroblade

Snorkel - must be a swimmer's snorkel

Optional items

Nose Plug

Fulcrum

Various other Paddles

Elite

Ages 13 & up 

Attendance: 85%

Training: 6 x Swim / Dryland practices, 3 Weight Trainings a week 

Performance:  Must compete in both short and long course seasons. Must meet attendance requirements to maintain group status. Swimmer must complete an assessment that involves a written self assessment and a meeting with the coach and be approved to move groups.

Competition Expectations: Must compete in the highest qualifying team meet. Meet participation is required to maintain group status.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Healthy Snack

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Equipment Wet Bag W/:

Pull Buoy 

Paddles - 2 pairs - One large and one small - Accepted Brands - TYR, StrokeMakers

Kickboard

Power bags - need 2 sets for arms and legs - 1 x PB-25 and 1 x PB-40

Fins (open back short blade) - 

    Best options -1. Speedo/DMC Elite MAX, 2. Elite or 3. REPELLOR X

    Other options - 1. Arena Powerfin Pro, 2. TYR Hydroblade

Snorkel - must be a swimmer's snorkel

Optional items

Nose Plug

Fulcrum

Various other Paddles

Peak

Senior Travel Group, Ages 13 & up

Attendance:  Attendance is required for this group

Training: 6 x Swim / Dryland practices, 3 Weight Trainings a week 

Performance:  Must have Age Group A Cuts

Competition Expectations: Must compete in 4 corners Sectionals Meet / Or equivalent travel meet  in March and the highest qualifying team Championship meets. Meet participation is required to maintain group status.

Equipment Expectations:

Suit

Cap - all swimmers regardless of hair length

Goggles

Healthy Snack

Water Bottle

Workout clothes - Shoes (closed toe), shorts - used for Dryland workouts

Equipment Wet Bag W/:

Pull Buoy 

Paddles - 2 pairs - One large and one small - Accepted Brands - TYR, StrokeMakers

Kickboard

Power bags - need 2 sets for arms and legs - 1 x PB-25 and 1 x PB-40

Fins (open back short blade) - 

     Best options -1. Speedo/DMC Elite MAX, 2. Elite or 3. REPELLOR X

    Other options - 1. Arena Powerfin Pro, 2. TYR Hydroblade

Snorkel - must be a swimmer's snorkel

Optional items

Nose Plug

Fulcrum

Various other Paddles