Practice Groups
Practice Groups
When the coaching staff assigns a swimmer to a specified practice group, we consider a number of variables, including but not limited to, age, speed, technical ability, emotional maturity, work ethic, and attitude. However, the primary consideration for practice group assignment is a swimmer's technical correctness in the practice environment.
Black Group
The Black Group is the beginning level of our program. The swimmers in this group are novice age group swimmers who are new to a year-round competitive swim team. They are introduced to the fundamental skills of the four competitive strokes and to USA Swim meets. Black level swimmers are capable of managing a classroom setting, understanding water safety, and able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.
It is recommended swimmers attend three practices per week. It is not required that your child participate in swim meets; however, swim meets are a model of determining progress and development of the skills for each of the competitive strokes.
White Group
The White Group introduces swimmers to the basic training environment. This group is designed to develop a stronger working knowledge of the four competitive strokes, race starts, flip turns, and clock management. The White level swimmer must have a recommendation by a coach.
It is recommended swimmers attend three practices per week. It is not required that your child participate in swim meets; however, swim meets are a model of determining progress and development of the skills for each of the competitive strokes.
Yellow Group
The Yellow Group introduces swimmers, typically 11 and older, to the basic training environment. This group is designed to develop a stronger working knowledge of the four competitive strokes, race starts, flip turns, and clock management. Yellow level swimmers are capable of managing a classroom setting, understanding water safety, and able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke.
It is recommended swimmers attend three practices per week. It is not required that your child participate in swim meets; however, swim meets are a model of determining progress and development of the skills for each of the competitive strokes.
Bronze Group
The Bronze Group is a competitive program for swimmers, typically 8-10 years old, who have been with a competitive year-round program. At this level, refining technique is the number one priority while endurance training is introduced to the program. Swimmers will be introduced to goal setting techniques to assist in reaching the highest potential of the athlete. The Bronze Level swimmer must have a recommendation by a coach.
It is recommended swimmers attend 70% of the available practices. Competition is an expectation at this level.
Silver Group
The Silver Group is a competitive program for swimmers, typically 11-14 years old, who have been with a competitive year-round program. This group works on improving stroke technique, speed and endurance training, and strength training. Swimmers will use goal setting techniques to assist in reaching the highest potential of the athlete. Some two-a-day practices may be available during winter and summer breaks. The Silver level swimmer must have a recommendation by a coach.
It is recommended swimmers attend 80% of the available practices. Competition is an expectation at this level.
Platinum Group
The Platinum Group is a competitive program for swimmers, typically 11–14 years old, who have experience in a year-round competitive swimming program. This group trains at a higher intensity and commitment level, focusing on advanced stroke technique, speed development, endurance training, and strength conditioning. Practices are designed to challenge athletes both physically and mentally while preparing them for higher levels of competition.
Swimmers will use goal-setting techniques to help them reach their highest potential and develop the discipline needed for long-term success in the sport. Some two-a-day practices may be available during winter and summer breaks. Admission to the Platinum Group requires a coach's recommendation.
It is recommended that swimmers attend at least 80% of available practices. Competition is a requirement at this level.
Gold Group
The Gold Group is a competitive program for swimmers, typically 14 and older, who have been with a competitive year-round program. This group is typically high school student-athletes and they are expected to navigate through some complex training routines both in and out of the water. Swimmers will use goal setting techniques to assist in reaching the highest potential of the athlete. Some two-a-day practices may be available during winter and summer breaks. The Gold level swimmer must have a recommendation by a coach.
It is recommended swimmers attend 80% of the available practices. Competition is an expectation at this level.
The assignment of the swimmer(s) to a group shall be the decision of the coaching staff. Practice group changes will be made at the completion of long course and short course season. On a quarterly basis, an assignment may be modified during the swim year if the coaching staff believes a different group would be more appropriate for the swimmer. This includes any swimmer who cannot maintain their level requirements. ALL SWIMMERS MUST SWIM WITH THEIR DESIGNATED SWIM GROUP AND SCHEDULED TIME.
Ready to try out for the team follow the link below to schedule your tryout.
Contact the team at headcoach@nehaswimming.com with any questions.
Practice Schedule
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5:00-5:45 PM | 5:00-5:45 PM | 5:00-5:45 PM | 5:00-5:45 PM | 5:00-5:45 PM | |
| White | 5:45-6:45 PM | 5:45-6:45 PM | 5:45-6:45 PM | 5:45-6:45 PM | 5:45-6:45 PM | 9:00-10:00 AM |
| Yellow | 5:00-6:00 PM | 5:00-6:00 PM | 5:00-6:00 PM | 5:00-6:00 PM | 5:00-6:00 PM | 9:00-10:00 AM |
| Bronze | 6:45-8:00 PM | 6:45-8:00 PM | 6:45-8:00 PM(Drylands 6:30-6:45 PM) | 6:45-8:00 PM | 6:45-8:00 PM | 9:00-10:30 AM |
| Silver | 6:30-8:00 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM(Drylands 6:30-6:45 PM) | 6:30-8:00 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM(Drylands 6:30-6:45 PM) | 6:30-8:00 PM | 9:00-11:00 AM |
| Platinum | 6:30-8:00 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM(Drylands 6:30-6:45 PM) | 6:30-8:00 PM | 6:30-8:00 PM(Drylands 6:30-6:45 PM) | 6:30-8:00 PM | 9:00-11:00 AM |
| Gold | 5:00-6:45 PM | 5:00-6:45 PM(Drylands 5:00-5:15 PM) | 5:00-6:45 PM | 5:00-6:45 PM(Drylands 5:00-5:15 PM) | 5:00-6:45 PM | 9:00-11:00 AM |
