developmental and competitive Groups & Schedule
Groups and Description
PRE-DEVELOPMENTAL
Skill Requirement: To qualify for this group, a swimmer should be comfortable to tread water independently in deep water for a decent amount of time. Open to 5-10 years old.
GOALS: At the end of the course, swimmers should be able to swim basic freestyle with arm cycle and efficient side breathing. As well as basic backstroke with good body position for up to 25 yards.
Equipment: Long blade training fins and kickboard
Developmental 1-8
Skill Requirement: To qualify for this group, a swimmer should be able to swim freestyle and backstroke independently for 15 yards.
GOALS: Swimmers learn top quality stroke technique in all four competitive strokes including advance freestyle, advance backstroke, basic breaststroke and advance butterfly. All strokes to be performed legally according to the USA Swimming standard and hold superior technique for at least 25 yards, as well as perform forward dive, freestyle flip turns, backstroke flip turns, and breaststroke pull outs. Practices are held 2x/week.
Equipment: Long blade training fins and Kickboard
COMPETITIVE TRACK (Recreational or USA Swimming Meet Participation Available)
PURPLELETS: 10 YRS OR UNDER
Skill Requirement: Be able to demonstrate sound technique in all four competitive strokes, perform flip turns and forward dive and drills in all four competitive strokes. Practices are held 3x/week and attending once a month swim meets are encouraged. Swimmers complete 1,000-2,000 yards/practice.
GOALS: Swimmers pursue "B" qualifying times according to AZ time standards and develop strong work ethic, endurance, high intensity training while sharpening technical skills.
Equipment: Long blade training fins and kickboard
PURPLE - 9 YRS AND OVER
Skill Requirement: Be able to demonstrate sound technique in all four competitive strokes, perform flip turns and forward dive and drills in all four competitive strokes. Practices are held 3x/week and attending once a month swim meets are encouraged. Swimmers complete 1,000-2,000 yards/practice.
GOALS: Swimmers pursue "B" qualifying times according to AZ time standards and develop strong work ethic, endurance, high intensity training while sharpening technical skills.
Equipment: Long blade training fins and kickboard
BRONZE
Skill Requirement: To qualify for this group, a swimmer should attain "B" qualifying times or pass the test set. Be able to swim at least 2,000-3,000 yards per practice session, swim all four competitive strokes – freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly – legally based on USA Swimming guidelines and with superior technique. Had experienced in club training or similar background. Participation in monthly swim meets and attend the highest Championship meet he/she qualified for in the season. Practices 3x/week.
GOALS: Swimmers in this group pursue "A" qualifying times according to AZ Time Standards and compete in long distance events like the 500 Freestyle. Swimmers increase endurance and learning different stroke drills to enhance stroke mechanics. Individual Medley, Breaststroke pull-out and backstroke flip turns, race strategies and pace work are introduced. Swimmers train to advance to SILVER group.
Equipment: Long blade training fins, kickboard, short blade training fins, center-mount snorkel, hand paddles (11 and over).
SILVER
Skill Requirement: To qualify for this group, a swimmer must achieve "A" qualifying times or pass the test set, have solid technique in all four strokes, flip turns, breaststroke pull outs, forward dive, demonstrate strong work ethic and ability to endure intense workouts repeatedly. Swimmers train 3,500 - 4,500 yards per practice session 4x/week. Swimmers attend swim meets at least once a month and the highest attained Championship meet of the season.
GOALS: Swimmers in this group pursue "AA" qualifying times.
Equipment: Long blade training fins, kickboard, short blade training fins, center-mount snorkel, hand paddles (11 and over), pull buoy.
GOLD - 11 years and Over
Skill Requirement: To qualify for this group, a swimmer must achieve "A" qualifying times or pass the test set.
Swimmers attend swim meets at least once a month. Can perform high stress workout, underwaters and advance techniques. Practices are held 4x/week with 4,000-6,000 yards/practice.
GOALS: Swimmers in this level pursue "AA" qualifying times.
Equipment: Long blade training fins, kickboard, short blade training fins, center-mount snorkel, hand paddles (11 and over), pull buoy.
HIGH SCHOOL - 13 and Over
The High School Training Program is for any swimmer currently in high school who wants to train to compete at their highest level possible during their high school swimming season. Swimmers can join this program even before their freshman year. This is great for multi-sport athletes, working teens, or those heavily involved in academics or other activities.
GOALS: Achieve higher ranking in high school swimming or qualify for his/her high school swim team.
Equipment: Long blade training fins, kickboard, short blade training fins, center-mount snorkel, hand paddles (11 and over), pull buoy.
SENIOR - 13 and Over
Skill requirement: Swimmer must have attained "BB" or better qualifying times or pass the test set. Is committed to pursuing swimming as THE sport. Has done club training for many years and sustain the physical and mental demands of the sport. Trains 4,000-6,000 yards per session.
GOALS: Swimmers in this level pursue "A" or better qualifying times.
Equipment: Long blade training fins, kickboard, short blade training fins, center-mount snorkel, hand paddles (11 and over).
SENIOR PLUS - 13 and over
Skill Requirement: Swimmer must have attained "A" or better qualifying times or pass the test set. Is committed to pursuing swimming as THE sport. Has done club training for many years and sustain the physical and mental demands of the sport. Has participated in high level Championship meets. Train 4,000-6,000 yards /session.
GOALS: Swimmers in this level pursue "AA" to "AAA" qualifying times.
Equipment: Long blade training fins, kickboard, short blade training fins, center-mount snorkel, hand paddles (11 and over).
*Ask about our high school group. "It's forming."
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Pre-Developmental (Based on demand)
2x per week schedule TBD
Developmental I-8A Gilbert
Saturday: 5:15-6:10 pm
Sunday: 10-10:55 a.m.
Developmental I-8B
Saturday: 4:15 - 5:10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 - 11:55 a.m.
Developmental I-8C Queen Creek
Monday and Thursday: 5:10-6:05pm
Developmental 1-8E Queen Creek
Monday and Thursday: 4:30-5:10 pm
PURPLELETTE
Tuesday: 6-7:15pm Chandler HS***
Saturday: 4:30-5:30pm Gilbert
Sunday: 11:30-12:30pm Gilbert
PURPLE
Monday and Thursday: 5:45-7pm Queen Creek
Wednesday: 5:30-6:50pm Queen Creek
Tuesday: 6-7:15pm Chandler HS***
Saturday: 3-4:15 pm Gilbert
Sunday: 9-10 am Gilbert
BRONZE
Tuesday: 5-7pm Queen Creek with dryland
Tuesday: 4:30-7pm Chandler HS***
Wednesday: 7-8:30 pm Gilbert
Thursday: 4:30-6 pm Queen Creek
Friday: 5:30-6:30pm Queen Creek
Saturday: 3-4:15 p.m. Gilbert
Sunday: 9-10 a.m. Gilbert
SILVER
Monday: 6:30-8:30pm with dryland Gilbert
Tuesday: 5-7pm-Queen Creek with dryland
Tuesday: 4:30-6pm Chandler HS ***
Thursday: 4:30-6 pm Queen Creek
Friday: 7-9pm with dryland Gilbert
Friday: 5:30-6:30pm Queen Creek
Saturday: 5:30-7 p.m. Gilbert
Sunday: 10-11:30 a.m. Gilbert
GOLD
Monday: 6:30-8:30 pm with dryland Gilbert
Tuesday: 5-7pm-Queen Creek with dryland
Tuesday: 4:30-6pm Chandler HS***
Thursday: 4:30-6 pm Queen Creek
Friday: 7-9 pm with Dryland Gilbert
Saturday: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Gilbert
SENIOR PLUS/SENIOR/HIGH SCHOOL
Monday: 6:30-8:30 p.m. with dryland Gilbert
Tuesday: 5-7pm-Queen Creek with dryland
Tuesday: 4:30-6pm Chandler HS***
Thursday: 4:30-6 pm Queen Creek
Friday: 5:30-6:30pm Queen Creek
Friday: 7-9pm with dryland Gilbert
Saturday: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gilbert
* Schedule may change as needed
*** Schedule released monthly
Pricing: Starts at $95/month. NO registration fee, NO admin fee, NO required swim team suit.