Swim Team Prep
8 and Unders
This is our introductory program that helps athletes transition to the competitive world of swimming.
Swim Team Prep focuses heavily on proper technique, repetition of correct strokes and learning about how to race.
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Age Group
Ages:9-11
In our Age Group program, athletes will build upon their learned strokes and start to challenge their skills to develop a racing strategy.
As more experienced athletes, Age Groupers are expected to demonstrate their commitment to Instinct Swimming. Our Age Groupers will continue their development of technique and introduce racing strategy.These athletes are learning what it means to be determined and goal oriented. We begin the conversation of realistic goal setting and setting a plan to achieve said goals.
The expectation for Age Group athletes is that they are not only competing at higher level meets, but scoring as well.
Attendance Requirement: 75% (Monthly)
Meet Requirement: Expected to Attend All Invited Meets
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Junior Group
Ages: 11-14
Junior Group is our transitional group between Age Group and Senior level swimming. Our Junior Group swimmers are expected to attend practices with the intention of becoming better swimmers. We continue the conversation of goal setting and detailing our achievement plans.
Junior Group athletes are now seasoned Instinct swimmers and demonstrate their commitment to the team, their individual swimming and their teammates. They have the fantastic opportunity to not only learn from older teammates, but to set the expectation for the younger athletes.
The expectation for Junior Group athletes is that they are not only competing at higher level meets, but scoring as well.
Attendance Requirement: 80% (Monthly)
Meet Requirement: Expected to Attend All Invited Meets
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Pre-National
Ages: 14-15
Pre-National 2 is a highly motivated and competitive group. Athletes in Pre-National 2 have aggressive goals and have proven plans to achieve those goals. Athletes are expected to not only want to achieve what is set for them, but to go above and beyond. Athletes in Pre-National 2 are invested not only in their personal success but in their teammates accomplishments as well.
Pre-National 2 athletes are expected to come to practice ready to work hard and expect to be held accountable by their coaches and teammates. These athletes have worked together for multiple years now and should have an understanding for the goals of the group.
As a group, their role is to set competitive standards for the younger athletes and strive to work with the older athletes.
The expectation for Pre-National 2 athletes is that they are not only competing at higher level meets, but scoring as well.
Attendance Requirement: 85% (Monthly)
Meet Requirement: Expected to Attend All Invited Meets
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National Group
16+
National Group athletes have demonstrated a vital commitment to Instinct Swimming, their coaches and their teammates. They have shown their drive to compete, to hold their athletes accountable and to learn from their coaches. National group athletes have an expectation of excellence to uphold.
These athletes are held to competitive standards not only to benefit the individual athlete, but to continue the legacy of Instinct Swimming. These athletes are role models for the rest of the team- their actions on and off the pool deck must reflect that of an Instinct athlete.
Attendance Requirement: 95% (Monthly)
Meet Requirement: Expected to Attend All Invited Meets
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