YBAC Hurricanes Practice Groups
Groups Description
- Stroke school: This group provides individual hands on lessons to develop and prepare for making the transition from being a recreational swimmer to developing into a competitive swimmer. Swimmers need to be able to swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool) safely and are at least 5 years old. Swimmers should attend practice 1 or 2 times per week. The goal of this group is for the swimmers to become proficient in Freestyle & Backstroke.
- Novice: This group will be the starting place for athletes who complete the stroke school development skills and for individuals who have participated on a summer swim team and are age six to ten. Swimmers can swim 50 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. It is recommended that these swimmers attend practice 2 to 3 times per week. The goal of this group is to become legal in all 4 strokes.
- Age Group: This group is designed for the more experienced age group athletes who can swim the four competitive strokes. Additionally they can do flip turns and read a pace clock and understand interval training. Ages for this group are 8 to 12 and it is recommended that these swimmers practice 2 to 3 times per week. The goal of this group is to increase their love for the sport and their competitive skills.
- Pre Senior: This group is designed for swimmers 10 to 14 who have advanced through the Age Group Program and are preparing for the senior program. Swimmers are able to swim all four strokes legally for 100 Yards and have at least the 11-12 “B” Times in 3 strokes. It is recommended that these swimmers attend practice 3 to 4 times per week.
- Stay-N-Shape: This group is designed for the swimmer who participates in many activities or sports and does not or can not attend practice on a regular schedule year-round, but who love to swim and want to participate in the program. Swimmers need to be at least 13.
- Senior I: This group is designed for the competitive swimmer who wants to achieve their potential. Swimmers in this group are 11 and older who have at least the 13-14 “BB” time in 2 strokes. These swimmers attend practice on a regular schedule and are willing to prepare to make the State Level Championships and beyond.
- Senior II: This group is designed for the competitive swimmer who is working to reach maximum potential. These swimmers are striving for the Sectional &/or National Championship Meets and are willing to put in the extra work needed to reach these goals. These swimmers need to attend practice the maximum number of times (5-10/week), and are able to maintain a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A. in school. Swimmers in this group are typically 14 & older.
YBAC Hurricanes Practice Groups
Groups Description
- Stroke school: This group provides individual hands on lessons to develop and prepare for making the transition from being a recreational swimmer to developing into a competitive swimmer. Swimmers need to be able to swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool) safely and are at least 5 years old. Swimmers should attend practice 1 or 2 times per week. The goal of this group is for the swimmers to become proficient in Freestyle & Backstroke.
- Novice: This group will be the starting place for athletes who complete the stroke school development skills and for individuals who have participated on a summer swim team and are age six to ten. Swimmers can swim 50 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. It is recommended that these swimmers attend practice 2 to 3 times per week. The goal of this group is to become legal in all 4 strokes.
- Age Group: This group is designed for the more experienced age group athletes who can swim the four competitive strokes. Additionally they can do flip turns and read a pace clock and understand interval training. Ages for this group are 8 to 12 and it is recommended that these swimmers practice 2 to 3 times per week. The goal of this group is to increase their love for the sport and their competitive skills.
- Pre Senior: This group is designed for swimmers 10 to 14 who have advanced through the Age Group Program and are preparing for the senior program. Swimmers are able to swim all four strokes legally for 100 Yards and have at least the 11-12 “B” Times in 3 strokes. It is recommended that these swimmers attend practice 3 to 4 times per week.
- Stay-N-Shape: This group is designed for the swimmer who participates in many activities or sports and does not or can not attend practice on a regular schedule year-round, but who love to swim and want to participate in the program. Swimmers need to be at least 13.
- Senior I: This group is designed for the competitive swimmer who wants to achieve their potential. Swimmers in this group are 11 and older who have at least the 13-14 “BB” time in 2 strokes. These swimmers attend practice on a regular schedule and are willing to prepare to make the State Level Championships and beyond.
- Senior II: This group is designed for the competitive swimmer who is working to reach maximum potential. These swimmers are striving for the Sectional &/or National Championship Meets and are willing to put in the extra work needed to reach these goals. These swimmers need to attend practice the maximum number of times (5-10/week), and are able to maintain a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A. in school. Swimmers in this group are typically 14 & older.