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The
Racing Team
Training Group 2
Skill
Development
Along with the Jedi
and Group 1, this group forms the
instructional base of the club. Practices are designed for skill
acquisition and improvement, and aerobic development. Since swimmers in Group 2 are
usually slightly older
than Jedi and Group 1 athletes there is more of an aerobic component to practice sessions but
the basic focus is on skills.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum age: 9 years.
- Able to swim all 4 strokes, perform flip
turns on freestyle and backstroke and consistently streamlines
properly.
- Is able to perform a forward dive.
- Knows how to use the pace
clock.
Emphasis
Our major emphasis for
this group is on improving the skill set, promoting aerobic development, and
participation in smaller dual and invitational competitions.
Practice
6 practices are offered to Group 2 swimmers each week. Swimmers are
encouraged to attend 3 to 5 sessions per week. Enjoyment of the practice
experience is critical at this level. Practice frequency is just
beginning to become an important training factor and athletes (or their parents) should not over do it.
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