All Groups Can Compete!
Every swimmer, regardless of group, has the opportunity to compete in all non-qualifying swim meets—and who knows, they might even qualify for the championship meets!
Think of the groups like different levels or age categories.
Blue Group
Beginner or New Member Group
Most swimmers start here to get familiar with how the team operates and build essential skills for swim meets. Not every swimmer in this group is a true “beginner”; some may just need to strengthen a few skills before moving up to the White Group.
Your swimmer will typically be placed in this group if:
- It’s their first time on a swim team or part of a swim club.
- They’re on the younger side of our team.
- They’re still working on foundational swim skills.
Requirements
An athlete needs to be able to complete 25 yards to enter this group. Expectation is to have competition-level 25s of at least two strokes by end of season.
Practice Length: 1hr
Workout Days/Times: M-F 5:30-6:30
Summer: 7-8am
Please choose Blue or White Group at checkout.
Choosing Groups:
On the checkout form, you’ll be asked to choose between the Blue or White group. If you’re unsure, don’t worry! Feel free to ask the coach at the end of the season if your swimmer is ready to move up. We try to notify swimmers who will be advancing, but it’s normal for many to stay in the Blue Group for a few seasons. Each swimmer is evaluated at the end of the season, and the coach will let you know when they’re ready.
Don’t worry if you aren’t sure, if in doubt choose the group your swimmer is currently in.
White Group
Stroke Refinement – Beginner-Intermediate
This group has learned all of the foundation skills and now needs to refine them. Athletes in this group focus mainly on learning four legal competitive strokes, having fun, and perfecting start and turn technique. Expectation is to learn all strokes and do competition-level 50s of at least three strokes by end of season.
Note: It’s uncommon for new swimmers to be placed directly in the White Group, even if they’re strong swimmers.
Practice Length: 1hr
Workout Days/Times: M-F 6:30-7:30
Summer: 8-9am
Please choose Blue or White group at checkout.
Choosing Groups:
Like the Blue Group, you’ll choose between Blue and White further down the checkout form. Coaches will evaluate and let you know when your swimmer is ready to move up. (Don’t worry if you aren’t sure, if in doubt choose the group your swimmer is currently in)
Competitive Group
Intermediate
Despite the name, this group isn’t for anyone who simply wants to be competitive—it’s the next level after White. Athletes in this group are usually at least 9 years old (but most are a few years older) and can legally complete 25 yards of all four competitive strokes. Expectations are to perfect all the strokes with an emphasis on aerobic capacity (lots of moderate long swimming, little rest) and some, but little anaerobic power. Should have competition-level 100s.
Practice Length: 1.5hrs – 2hrs (Gradually increase)
Workout Days/Times: M-F 5:30-7:30
Summer: 7-9am
Varsity Group (Junior & Senior Group)
Junior Group
Junior level athletes are near “perfect” in all four strokes, and are able to take on more and harder challenges. The expectation is to further perfect all strokes while adding in training for all energy systems. This group will follow a periodization schedule.
Practice Length: 2hrs
Workout Days/Times: M-F 5:30-7:30
Summer: 7-9am
Senior Group
Athletes entering the Senior group must display a desire/ ability to train at a higher level. Athletes are expected to be “perfect” and performant in all strokes. This group is the same as Junior, but at a higher capacity. There will be hard work in all energy systems at a high level while following a periodization plan. Test sets will be implemented and used frequently.
Practice Length: 2hrs
Workout Days/Times: M-F 5:30-7:30
Summer: 7-9am