Purpose of the Group: Train & Compete
Target Age Group: 10-14 years old
Our highest training group, athletes qualify for Junior by achieving a minimum time standard established by the head coach, in addition to meet participation/achievement and excellent training attendance and effort.
Minimum Skills to Enter Group: Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke to enter Junior. In addition, swimmers should be able to complete 50 yards of Breaststroke and Butterfly legally for consideration into Junior.
Training Emphasis: 50% Technical Work & 50% Training & Conditioning. Training will emphasize competing in the 100 stroke, 200/500 Freestyle, and the 200 Individual Medley events. Goal of training is to improve technique in each stroke, build speed in turns & underwater kicking, and develop appropriate pacing and race strategies for all appropriate events.
Training Attendance: There are up to 5 two hour practices available each week. Coaches recommend attendance at least four times per week to develop their skills and conditioning.
Meet Attendance: Gold swimmers will attend at least THREE sessions of competition for every two meets scheduled during the competition year. Coaches recommend attendance in as many sessions throughout the year as possible to help develop confidence and racing skills in competition settings. Event selection will be coach driven and athletes are placed into events that are most appropriate based on training attendance and stroke development.
Target Meets: Athletes in Gold will begin working toward qualification to the IN Swimming Age Group State Championships and above.