Swim Team Levels

SWIM TEAM LEVELS

BLUE LEVEL SWIMMERS:

Our Blue level program offers a 2 day a week schedule for new and beginning swimmers. In this group, our aim is to introduce a team enviroment where learning to swim is a fun activity for brand new athletes. This program is designed for those who are looking dor a light swim commitment throughout the summer, spring and fall. There are NO CLUB MEET requirements.

• Beginning and introductory level swimmers
• Competent in Freestyle and Backstroke
• Learn to swim the Breaststroke and Butterfly
• Begin to learn drills for all 4 strokes
• Learn Racing Dives and safe entries into the water
• Participation in the Trident Swim League

WHITE LEVEL SWIMMERS:

The White level program is for swimmers who are proficient in all 4 strokes. We suggest that these swimmers practice a minimum of 3 tims a week. These athletes will begin to work on interval training to increase endurance, stroke technique and leg strength. This program is designed as an introduction for young athletes that swim summer, fall and winter.

• Up to 5 practices per week (3 minimum)
• Learn flipturns, breakouts and finishes for each stroke
• Drills for all four strokes
• No less than 2 club meets per year
• Trident Swim League upon Coaches discretion

RED LEVEL SWIMMERS:

The Red level program is intended for club swimmers. These athletes are our advanced swimmers who are looking to gain more speed, strength and endurance int he water. They swim a minimum or 3 days a week which having the option to swim up to 5 practices a week. Our intention for the club team is to train with the goal of qualifying for the championship meets at the end of each season. These swimmers will participate in both short course and long course seasons.

• Up to 5 practices per week (3 minimum)
• Minimum of 2 club meets per year
• Intro to Interval training
• Flipturn, breakout and finishes are heavily practiced

GOLD LEVEL SWIMMERS:

The gold level program is for our highest level club swimmers. These swimmers are training all facets of swim; speed, endurance, strength and technique. We require this group to swim a minimum of 3 practices a week with the option to swim up to 5 practices a week. The goal for this group is to qualify for championship meets at the end of each season, short course and long course, as well as prepare for their high school swim seasons.

• Up to 5 practies per week (3 minimum)
• Minimum of 2 club meets per year
• Continuation of speed and endurance training with a stroke specialization
• Interval training