Practice Groups



Practice groups and programs:

PREP:   (ages 12 & under)
 

Most swimmers begin in the PREP program. PREP is designed to introduce swimmers to the sport in a non-competitive environment so that swimmers can learn at their own pace. PREP swimmers may attend meets at the discretion of the Head Age Group Coach and PREP Group Coach. PREP swimmers enroll for sessions of 4 weeks at a time.

October, November, January and February.

M/W or T/ TH 5:15- 6:15pm

 

BLUE:   (Ages 12 & under)

The BLUE group builds on basic skills already learned, and begins to add endurance work to our skill repetition. Swimmers practice two times per week. Meets are encouraged but they are optional. Championship meets are highly encouraged as they are an honor to qualify and they are our greatest team-builder!

September 15 through March 15

M/W or T/ TH 5:00- 6:15pm

 

BLACK:  (Ages 13 & up)

Our BLACK group is for swimmers age 13 and up, and can accommodate swimmers at all ability levels. In the older groups we understand that some swimmers just want to stay in shape between High School and summer seasons. This group allows some flexibility to allow swimmers to work around other activities. Meets are encouraged, but optional. Championship meets are highly encouraged as they are an important part of being a Killer Whale!

September 15 through March 15

M/W or T/TH 6:00- 8:00pm
 

Contract Groups:

The following groups compete and practice year-round, and swimmers must earn a spot within these training groups. These groups are for swimmers who have achieved an appropriate skill level and who are ready to be a Killer Whale through both the Short Course (Winter) season and the Long Course (Summer) season, and commit to a specified number of practices and meets. If you feel that your swimmer may be ready for Bronze level swimming, or to move up into Silver or Gold, please talk to Coach Angela or Coach Jared. Families interested in these groups must meet with the coaches to discuss expectations, as communication is the key to success in our most competitive groups.


BRONZE: (all ages)

M through TH

5:00- 6:15 (age 12 & under)

6:00- 8:00 (ages 13 & up)

*mornings and Saturdays available with prior approval from Head Senior Coach.

 

SILVER: (skill and fitness appropriate)

M through TH

6:00- 8:00pm

*by appt: 5:45- 7:00am

*by appt: 9:00- 11:00am Saturdays.

 

GOLD:  (skill and fitness appropriate)

M through TH

6:00- 8:00pm

*by appt: 5:45- 7:00am

*by appt: 9:00- 11:00am Saturdays.