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Senior II Strypers Group
The Senior II Group is the third highest level training group available with the South Shore YMCA Strypers. The aim of this group is to qualify and be highly competitive in New England Swimming Championships meets. Swimmers are considered for this group based on a combination of three main criteria:
1. Readiness and ability to execute the practices.
2. Meet performances.
3. Age.
Swimmers will benefit most from our program and experience the most improvement by making all practices.
Requirements:
Swimmers must be able to complete the following:
- 2 x 400 IM @ 6.45.
- 6 x 100 kick @ 2.00.
- 8 x 100 freestyle @ 1.35
and any one of the following:
- 6 x 100 freestyle @ 1.30.
- 6 x 100 back stroke @ 1.45.
- 6 x 100 breast stroke @ 1.55.
- 4 x 100 butterfly @ 1.45.
Equipment: two pair of goggles, cap, short fins, speed paddles, kickboard, 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:
- 3x 400 IM @ 6.15.
- 8 x 100 kick @ 1.50.
- 24 x 100 freestyle @ 1.25.
and any one of the following:
- 6 x 100 freestyle @ 1.15.
- 6 x 100 back stroke @ 1.25.
- 6 x 100 breast stroke @ 1.35.
- 4 x 100 butterfly @ 1.25.
Training Program:
Coaches and swimmers are focused on developing a comprehensive training accounting for stroke refinement, increased aerobic and anaerobic capacity, dry-land training, mental skills and balanced nutrition for athletes.
Character Development and Life Skills
Championships Behavior and Accountability:
1. The swimmer learns to accept responsibility for his or her performances.
2. The swimmer demonstrates quality sportsmanship.
Work Ethic and Self-Discipline:
1. The swimmer meets the established attendance criteria.
2. The swimmer will learn coping strategies to deal with peer pressure.
3 .The swimmer will learn coping strategies to deal with parent pressure.
4 .The swimmer understands and performs personal race strategies.
Time Management:
1. The swimmer demonstrates an ability to balance school, social activities, swimming and family.
Social Awareness:
1. The swimmer willingly and enthusiastically assists those less fortunate.
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