Purpose of the Group: Train & Compete
Junior is the next level of progression for our athlete in Pike Swim Club. Those ready to make a year round commitment to the sport will transition from Academy to the Junior group to achieve these goals. There are two primary seasons in the Junior groups and as a member, you are committing to both seasons.
Winter Season: September 14-March 19
Summer Season: April 5-July 19
Target Age Group: 10-14 years old
Junior White: Generally, any first season athletes will be placed into the Junior White group to aid in the transition from swimming lessons to the competitive team.
Junior Red: Athletes who are starting their 2nd season with the organization and/or can complete the training group advancement sets and display consistent training attendance.
Annual Membership Fee: All Pike Township Swim Club members must complete the Team Membership page before registering for the Junior group. Seasonal membership will be $135 per year, payable at registration. This fee will cover administration costs to the club and a team cap.
USA Swimming Registration Fee: All PTSC members must be registered with USA Swimming for the 2027 swimming year. If you are a returning member, your account will be charged this fee in December 2026. New members will compete the link sent by Coach Grace upon registering for the team! Cost is TBD by USA Swimming and available after Sept 1.
Junior Training Fees: $90/month includes training fees for each month. This fee is due on the first of each month from October-July (10 payments). Pike offers a scholarship program to assist with these fees; for more information, please contact our Board President at pikeswimclubindy@gmail.com.
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. Beyond these requirements, an assessment of competition results and training set results will be considered for placement.
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 Availabilty & Attendance:
Junior White: There are up to 4 - 100 minute practices available each week. Coaches recommend attendance at least three times per week to develop their skills and conditioning.
Junior Red: There are up to 5 - 2 hour practices available each week. Coaches recommend attendance at least four times per week to develop their skills and conditioning.
Pike Township Swim Club does not hold an official attendance policy. The more your athete is able to attend, the more opportunities they will have to improve in the water!
Meet Attendance: Junior 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 Junior will begin working toward qualification to the IN Swimming Divisional & Age Group State Championships.