The Walton
Waves competitive Swim Team has a practice group for all ages and
ability levels. The coaching staff will place the swimmer in one of
ten practice groups determined by an evaluation and based on age and
skill level. Swimmers are promoted to the next group when the coach
determines he/she is ready and the swimmer and parents agree.
Following are the 10 WW practice groups
GOLD 1, 2, & 3 - This group is
for those swimmers who would like to swim year round but do not want
to make the full time commitment. They swim once to three times a week.
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke
and or complete the advance swim lesson group in the WW Swim School.
Swimmers are taught the breaststroke and butterfly as well as starts
and turns and the rules of competition. The emphasis is on
skill development and having fun. The difference between the groups
is how many times they come a week.
COMPETITIVE - This group is for
swimmers who are competent in all four strokes. Aerobic
training and racing are introduced in this group as the emphasis
remains on skill development and having fun. Swimmers are
encouraged to attend 4 practices per week. Local intra squad and
invitational meets are offered and some out of town travel.
Advanced Age Group—The top training group for ages
12 and 13, the Junior Group is for serious swimmers looking to
advance to the National Team. Junior Swimmers continue to develop
and refine stroke technique with increasing emphasis on aerobic and
anaerobic training. Dryland exercises and stretching as well as
racing strategies are part of the AAG. Swimmers are
expected to attend 5-6 practices per week. Extensive competition,
including travel are expectations of all AAG swimmers.
SENIOR - Top training
group in the WW program for ages 13 and up. For serious, highly
motivated swimmers. Skill development continues with an
increased emphasis on challenging aerobic and anaerobic training. A
demanding dryland conditioning program is an integral part of the
national team as is extensive competition. Swimmers are encouraged
to attend all practices.
High School —This group is for
swimmers ages 13-18 without the skill or commitment for the National
Team. Stroke development, aerobic and anaerobic training are the
emphasis of this group. Ideal for high school swimmers and late
starters wishing to advance to the National Team. Competition is
encouraged but not required.
MASTERS TEAM—For adults ages 19 and up.
This group is for anyone wishing to compete or just get in shape.
Ideal for triathletes, emphasis is on skill development and aerobic
and anaerobic conditioning. For any and all ability levels our
Masters team is geared to the individual’s needs and desires.
GROUP PRICES -
( Due the 1st of each month )
Senior - Provides rigorous training & challenging workouts for high level athletes
with other activities. ($205.00
/ mo)
Adv. Age Group - For local and state level age group athletes with emphasis on technique and interval training. ($185.00
/ mo)
High School
Group-
Provides athletes with sound training principles & stroke
technique. ($155.00 / mo)
Competitive - Provides athletes with sound training principles & stroke technique. ($135.00
/ mo)
Gold 3 - This training group focuses on stroke development and basic competitive skills. For swimmers who have mastered swim lessons and
desire to improve familiarity with the water. Drills all strokes, diving, turns, etc. No meet requirement. ($85.00/mo)
Gold 2 - This training group
focuses on stroke development and basic competitive skills. For
swimmers who have mastered swim lessons and desire to improve
familiarity with the water. Drills all strokes, diving, turns, etc.
No meet requirement. ($75.00/mo)
Gold
1- This training group focuses on stroke development
and basic competitive skills. For swimmers who have mastered
swim lessons and desire to improve familiarity with the water. Drills all
strokes, diving, turns, etc. No meet requirement.
This group swims only once per week. ( $65.00 / mo - 4 weeks per month )
Stroke Clinic
with Yarko - For all swimmers wishing to improve stroke
technique. More one on one coaching. ($15.00 / class). Sat 10:30-11:20am
Home School Swim Team- For all home schoolers. Must attempt to swim 25 yds.
Instruction in all strokes, diving, turns, etc. USS meet competition as Walton Waves team
member. ($75.00 / month) |