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Practice Groups (as of September, 2008)

Group/Age
Days, Duration,
Distance
Emphasis
Pre requsites
Event Goals
(events swimmers may compete in)
Seasons
Meets
Blue
6-10 yrs
 3 Days, 60-75 min, 500-1500 yards Free, Back and Breaststroke Mechanics, Introduction to Butterfly, Strong Kick, Legal Turns, Racing Starts, Team Work 1 session of Level 5 (Blue) Classes, AND Legal Breaststroke Kick and Flip Turns 25's and 50's of Back, Breast, Free, 200 Free, 100 IM Year Round (Jan-Feb Winter Mini Season for new 10 & Unders) CRA Intrasquads, Club Invitationals, Regional Championships
Purple
6-12 yrs
 3 Days, 60-75 min, 500-1500 yards 4 Legal Strokes, Backstroke Flip Turns and Starts, Breaststroke Pullouts, Efficient Turns, Racing and Team Work Successful demonstration of all Level 5 (Blue) Skills 200 Free, 200 IM, 50's of all 4 Strokes Year Round (Jan-Feb Winter Mini Season for new 10 & Unders) CRA Intrasquads, Club Invitationals, Regional Championships

Bronze
8-12 yrs

 3 Days, 90-120 min, 2000-3000 yards, Dryland Flexibilty Aerobic Base, Strong Kick, Good Technique / Stroke Mechanics, Endurance and Racing Successful demonstration of all Level 6 (Purple) Skills, 4 Legal, Technically Strong Strokes, Turns 500 Free, 50's and 100's of all strokes Year Round CRA Intrasquads, Club Invitationals, Regional Championships, 12 & Under Championships
Silver
9-14 yrs
 4 days, 90-120 minutes, 3500-5000 yards, Dryland Flexibilty and Core Strengthening Aerobic Conditioning, Stroke Mechanics, Endurance, Interval Training, Racing Strategy, Goal Setting and Leadership Skills At least 3 "BB" Times in varying strokes. A desire to improve and qualify for Age Group Championships / Gold Level meets. Competitive experience Consistent practice attendance and attitude, Coach's Recommendation. 400 IM, 200 strokes, Distance Events Year Round CRA Intrasquads, Club Invitationals, Regional Championships, 12 & Under Championships
Gold
11 yrs & up
 6 Days, 2-2.5 hours, 4000-6000 yards, Dryland Flexibility, Strength and Conditioning Aerobic Conditioning, Stroke Mechanics, Endurance, Interval Training, Racing Strategy, Goal Setting and Leadership Skills Age Group Championship Qualifying Times, A Desire to improve and qualify for Open/Senior Championships, Sectionals, Gold Level Meets. Competitive Experience. Consistent Practice attendance and attitude. Coach's Recommendation. All Olympic Events Year Round CRA Intrasquads, Club Invitationals, 12 & Under Champ, 13 & Over Champs, Open Champs, Zones, Sectionals

NOTE: These practice teams are designed by the coaches to provide the best opportunity for the swimmers. Be aware that these teams are only guidelines and that there are many variables to consider, such as group size, training ability, practice habits, dedication and attitude. The coaches have the final decisions on changes to a practice team. Each case is handled on an individual basis.