AGA – Age Group Level A Age 6-11 begins Tuesday, September 12th at the YMCA. T/Th 5:45-7pm and Sundays 2:30-3:45pm
Description: This practice group is our beginning level of our competitive team. Practice locations are at the YMCA in Camp Hill. Swimmers will learn the 4 competitive strokes. Proper technique of body position, arm-strokes, kicking and breathing skills will be the focus.
Practice Level Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle (with rotary breathing), backstroke and have an understanding of breastroke and butterfly. Swimmers must also be comfortable in deep water and in a group setting away from parents. Swimmers should have completed the WSY Pre Competitive programs as well as Spring Stroke Clinics PRIOR to registering for AGA practice group
Practice Frequency: Swimmers in this competitive level will have the opportunity to practice three (3) days per week
Practice Goals: Goals of the AG-A practice group include: completing a legal 100 IM in a meet, completing a flip turn, streamlining past the flags underwater with dolphin kicks, and flutter kicking as well as proper turns at the walls and starts from a starting block. Swimmers will also learn competitive readiness and practice discipline.
Swim Meet Opportunities: Swimmers will compete in at least one swim meet per month, in addition to end-of-year championship meets.
Equipment needed: Fins [order here]
AGB – Age Group Level B Age 8-14
Description: Practice locations are at the YMCA in Camp Hill . Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 90 minutes per day with good listening skills. Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes as well as 100 IM will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits.
Practice Level Prerequisites: Swimmers must be able to demonstrate a legal 100 IM, and swim at least 300 yards non stop with flip turns.
Practice Frequency: Swimmers in this competitive level will have the opportunity to practice four (4) days per week.
Practice Goals: Swimmers will learn to read a pace clock as well as understand practice performances and how they relate to swim meet performances. Specific goals include Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 1:00, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally as well as attain YMCA District qualifying times.
Swim Meet Opportunities: Swimmers will compete in approximately one to two swim meets per month, in addition to end-of-year championship meets. All swimmers in this group will be billed a yearly USA Swimming Registration fee.
Equipment needed: Fins [order here], Front Mounted Snorkel (will be handed out at practice and billed to escrow account)
AGC – Age Group Level C Age 11-16
Description: Practice locations are at the YMCA in Camp Hill . Swimmers who are comfortable with all four competitive strokes will learn competitive readiness, practice discipline and developing proper stroke technique and forming correct practice habits. All swimmers in this group will be billed a yearly USA Swimming Registration fee.
Practice Level Prerequisites: A commitment to improve skills and conditioning is a must. Swimmers should be comfortable with training up to 90 minutes per day in the water, with good listening skills. Flutter kick 10 x 25 :35, Swim 10 x 50 :50, Swim 3 x 200 IM legally.
Practice Frequency: Swimmers in this competitive level will have the opportunity to practice five (5) days per week.
Practice Goals: YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM and swim a 500 freestyle properly with 6 underwater kicks off all walls. Swimmers should be able to swim 8 x 100 1:40 freestyle, as well as swim faster than 1:15 in 100 yard free in practice.
Swim Meet Opportunities: Swimmers will compete in approximately one to two swim meets per month, in addition to end-of-year championship meets.
Equipment needed: Fins [order here], Front Mounted Snorkel, paddles, pull buoy (will be handed out at practice and billed to escrow account)
Pre-Senior Ages 12-16
This practice group is for most middle school (6th-9th grades) swimmers and is the top level for our Age Group swimmers, that will prepare the athletes for our Senior program. Swimmers must be able to perform freestyle repeats up to 500 yards; 100+ yards of all strokes (Fly/Back/Breast) with strong technique; endurance and technique to handle practices confidently with a strong commitment. Swimmers will have an opportunity to practice six (6) days per week. A commitment to training and learning is expected. This group will be limited to 30 swimmers. Proper skill development and good training habits are the goals of this group. Swimmers in this group must have (at minimum) the YMCA District Qualifying time in the 200 Free and 200 IM, and swim 1000 yards properly. Swimmers will compete in approximately one-two meets per month, in addition to expected attendance in YMCA Districts/States/Nationals for those who qualify. Training goals of the Pre-Senior practice group: Swim a legal 400 IM , 30 x 25 :30 flutter kick, 15 x 100 1:25 freestyle, 12 x 100 1:40 IM, 200 free under 2:10 and 500 free under 5:45, 200 IM under 2:30. All swimmers in this group will be billed a yearly USA Swimming Registration fee.
Equipment needed: Fins [order here], Front Mounted Snorkel, paddles, pull buoy, kick board (will be handed out at practice and billed to escrow account)
Senior/High School 9th grade and over with invitation from Coach
This practice group is for High School swimmers that are committed to high standards in training in terms of attendance and practice intensity. Time management relative to academics and training is of the utmost importance Swimmers in this group must be able to train at a high level for at least two hours. Swimmers in this level are expected to maintain 80% practice attendance. All swimmers in this group will be billed a yearly USA Swimming Registration fee. Proper stroke mechanics are necessary, and further emphasis is placed on intense training, mental preparation, and advance race strategy. The goal of this group is the championship meets in March and July as well as the High School State meet. A high level of commitment and attendance is required in order to participate in this group. Swimming in college is an objective of swimmers in this practice group and assistance with the recruiting process is offered to all group members.
Fins [order here], Front Mounted Snorkel, paddles, pull buoy, kick board (will be handed out at practice and billed to escrow account)
