AGE GROUP 1

Age: 13 & Under (younger 13 year olds)

Group Description: Age Group 1 is where competitive swimming begins. Swimmers here are learning to refine their stroke technique, build general athleticism, compete with confidence, and develop the habits that carry them through the rest of their swimming journey. Age Group 1 lays the groundwork for Age Group 2, where swimmers keep building toward National B time standards.

Coaches look for:

  • Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of each stroke legally

  • Perform open and flip turns

  • Perform a shallow dive

  • Be able to swim 50 yards of Freestyle with good technique.

Practice Attendance: 6 practices per week offered. Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many practices as possible.

Meet Attendance: Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many swim meets as possible.

Practice Duration: 45-60 minutes

Please click HERE for IMX/IMR information.

Please click HERE for Motivational Time Standards.

Please click HERE for the required equipment list for all groups.