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Age Group Strypers
The Age Group is an important developmental training group in the South Shore YMCA Strypers swimming program. This group is a key transition point as swimmers move from a foundation of swimming principles toward the expectations of the Senior training program.
Requirements:
Swimmers must be able to complete the following:
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- Swim 3 x 200yds IM legally @ 4:15.
- Swim 500 yards freestyle @ 9.10.
- Perform all turns efficiently.
- Swim 10 x 50 freestyle on 1:05.
- Understanding of pace clock.
Equipment: two pair of goggles, cap, short fins, kickboard, and a pull buoy.
(All equipment is the responsibility of the athlete and must be brought to every practice).
Goals:
Swimmer is working toward the following accomplishments:
- 6 x 200 IM @ 3.40.
- 4 x 100 kick @ 2.10.
- 10 x 100 freestyle @ 1.40.
and any one of the following:
- 6 x 100 freestyle @ 1.30.
- 6 x 100 back stroke @ 1.40.
- 6 x 100 breast stroke @ 1.50.
- 6 x 100 butterfly @ 1.40.
Training Program:
Coaches and swimmers are focused primarily on stroke development with increased attention to aerobic conditioning and mental preparation.
Character Development and Life Skills
Championships Behavior and Accountability:
1. The swimmer demonstrates quality sportsmanship.
2. The swimmer takes responsibility for attendance, performance and practice habits and understands how these three relate to meet performance.
Work Ethic and Self-Discipline:
1. The swimmer meets the established attendance criteria.
2. The swimmer does not partake in negative behavior that will influence the training and/or racing performance of teammates.
Time Management:
1. Demonstrates an ability to balance school and outside activities.
Commitment and Loyalty:
1. The swimmer begins to learn the value of goal setting and supporting team goals.
Social Awareness:
1. The swimmer willingly and enthusiastically assists those less fortunate.
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