Junior 2
Description: Competitive Swimming
Age: 9-12
Pre-Requisites:
- 8 x 50 Free @ :55
- 5 x 100 I.M. @ 2:00
- 500 Free under 10:00 with bi-lateral breathing
- At least TWO 9-10 “National-B” times
Group Goals and Requirements:
- Enjoy Swimming with a positive attitude and demonstrate team spirit
- Demonstrate and perform all strokes and skills such as drills
- Streamline up to 10 Meters off wall with proper technique and breakouts
- Take personal responsibility for stretching, warm-up, and cool down
- Understand and demonstrate a 200 stroke with negative splits - Achieve at least ONE “Pac A” time in all strokes
- Master interval training on specific practice intervals (know the clock)
- Open to share your personal swimming goals with your coach
- Nutritional awareness
Attendance Requirements
Practice
- Minimum of THREE practices a week is required.
(Swimmers not attending at least FOUR practices regularly will not be considered eligible to graduate groups)
Meets
- Attend at least ONE competition per month as noted in the meet schedule.
- AGC & higher qualifiers must meet 90% practice attendance 60 days prior to the meet start.
Expectations:
Athletes: Treat others with respect and care. Always arrive 5 min. earlier than the practice or meet start time. Be able to demonstrate new swimming techniques and drills. Able to compete at swim meets on a regular basis. Demonstrate a positive attitude and encourage others with team spirit.
Parents: Participation in Hills events and activities is required. All fees must be paid in a timely manner. Parents should treat other parents and coaches with respect and are encouraged to assist new parents in volunteer tasks. Volunteering in Meet Timing/Meet Officiating/Meet hosting is required.
