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Group
Descriptions
Training Structure
Age
Group Program
Fun
Friday - This group uses fun
to introduce swimming to young children, doing so in a safe and
controlled atmosphere. The group is designed to have fewer swimmers
per coach than other groups in the Shark Program, providing more
individual attention to each child. The goal of this group is to
prepare children to be proficient enough to enter the Mako
Sharks.
Makos - This group
is composed of the youngest competitive swimmers in the Volles
Sharks program. The main emphasis of this group is teaching the
basic fundamentals of the competitive strokes. This consists of
kicking, drilling, and the development of the skills necessary for
competitive swimming.
Tigers -
All swimmers within this group must be able to successfully swim
each of the four competitive strokes in a legal manner as deemed by
USA swimming, Inc. rules. Further, sharpening of competitive
strokes through drills and kicking will be emphasized. Starts,
turns, and mental skills for training for the next level will also
be emphasized.
HammerHeads - This group is the level in which swimmers more from primary
stroke and technique instruction to more emphasis on training.
Drill work and kicking will continue to make up a large portion of
this group; however, swimming sets will be added. At this level,
goal setting will be introduced and swimmers will be expected to be
more accountable for their progress in swimming. Consistent
practice attendance is necessary for continued improvemnet and
advancement to the next group.
Great White - The primary goal of this group is to teach the same skills
and training as the Hammerheads while increasing the physical
demands placed upon the swimmers. This prepares anyone who wishes
to advance his/her training further. Interval training is an
omportant aspect of this group and minimum standards may be
expected. This is the first level where a commitment tot he sport
is important for continued success.
Senior Program
Senior Champs / JO - This group represents
the first step towards success at the state level and beyond.
Swimmers in the Bolles Senior Champs/JO group will be expected to
be able to complete 5000+ yards/meters of swimming each practice
and competitively swim all four strokes. Swimmers at this level
will gain exposure towards the mental and psychological preparation
needed for eventual success at the national/international level.
The swimmers will be taught to express their desire for success
through hard work both in and out of the water. When necessary,
swimmers in this group will be divided according to their
ability.
Sectional - This group provides the disciplined training atmosphere
necessary for success at the Sectional and National level. Athletes
in the Sectional Group have attained at least 1 Sectional
standard.Sectional athletes should also be committed to attaining
Junior National Standards and moving on to the Bolles Sharks
National Group. Swimmers in the Sectional Group are committed
athletes striving for excellence. They are goal-oreinted, honest
and ready to further their commitment for future success at the
national and international level. Through their dedication to
improve in all areas of their lives, athletes in the Sectional
Group reflects the mission statement of USA Swimming: To
build, promote and achieve competitive success.
National -
This group provides the training atmosphere necessary for success
at all levels of swimming, up to and including the Olympic games.
The Bolles National Group swimmers have attained at least one
Junior National standard. Just as importantly, though they are 100%
committed to their swimming development by way of attending all
practices, always being positive and working hard, and by
refraining from activities that will have a negative impact on
their ability to progress in the pool and as a person. Athletes in
the Bolles Sharks National Group serve as role models fro all
swimmers in the Bolles Sharks program, reflecting the
mission statement of USA Swimming: To build, promote and achieve
competitive success.
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