Senior 1
Description: Competitive Training
Age: 12 - 18
Pre-Requisites:
- 10 x 50 Free @ :50
- 3,000 For Time under 50 min.
- 8 x 100s IM @ 1:45
- 500 Free 6:30 boys / 7:00girls
- At least TWO 11-12 “National-BB” times
Group Goals and Requirements:
- Be a positive role model within the Hills team
- Wear appropriate attire from the direction of the coach, including team gear and swim suits
- Conduct themselves with honor and selflessness at all competitions and practices
- Be active in fundraising and volunteering time to assist swim lessons or Junior Group practice
- Must live lifestyle appropriate for achieving greatest personal success
- Understanding Nutritional Management
- No drugs, tobacco products, alcohol consumption
- Display ability to communicate with the coach
- Not rely on parents to communicate for them
- Willingness and positive attitude to perform at every event prescribed by the coach
- ALL SWIMMERS AGE 13 - 17 MUST COMPLETE SAFE SPORT REQUIREMENTS. SWIMMERS AGE 18+ MUST COMPLETE THE ATHLETE PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE.
Attendance Requirements:
Practice
- Non-High School = Minimum of FOUR practices a week is required
- High School = Minimum of FIVE practices a week including ONE double day practice
Meets
- Attend all competitions recommended by the coach
- AGC’s and Far Westerns: 90% attendance from 60 days out
- Senior 2 and above meets: 90% ongoing attendance plus meet fees per meet as noted in the team handbook
- High School swimmers wishing to attend Senior 2 and above meets are required to pay a meet fee for those meets (outlined in the team handbook)
Expectations:
Athletes: Treat others with respect and care. Always arrive 5 min. earlier than the practice or meet start time. Frequent tardiness is not accepted. Swimmers should consider swimming as their primary extracurricular activity. Demonstrate a positive attitude and solid effort at all times. Bring appropriate equipment and attire (water bottles at practice are required).
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. One parent per swimmer over age 13 must complete the safe sport education course.
