PURPLE
Age: Pre-High School
Group Description: In this group, swimmers will be introduced to Capacity Race Pace Training, with an emphasis on skills development. Coaches would like to see the Purple group athletes display a passion for swimming, training, and competition, and be committed to swimming as their main sport. Swimmers will work towards improving their technique and capacity, and qualifying for Senior-level meets and Sectionals.
Coaches look for:
Passion for the sport of swimming, training, and competition
Commitment to swimming as their main sport
Completed the 11-12 IMX events
Achieved an 11-12 National A time in 3 events, including an IM event
Practice Attendance: 7 swim practices per week, and 2 dryland practices per week are offered. Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many practices as they can.
Meet Attendance: Swimmers are encouraged to participate in all swim meets, including championship meets. (Swim meets are usually offered once a month.)
Practice Duration: 120 minutes