Training Groups Info

The Sylvania Tsunami Swim Club offers ten training levels. The coaches separate the team into training groups based on age, ability level, and experience. Each of these training groups encourages regular attendance for the swimmer to get the most out of their individual level.

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Training Group Descriptions

Stroke Development: This introductory group is for swimmers who are just beginning in the sport of swimming. Swimmers must be able to do freestyle with rotary breathing. Basic mastery of freestyle and backstroke, as well as the introduction to butterfly and breaststroke are the primary goals of the Stroke Development Program. Staff: Coaches Allyson Keefer & Darrah Desmond

Red: Red is our second level of developmental groups, and is for beginners (ages 7-9) who know the four competitive strokes, but need coaching to put them together in order to swim strokes legally and more efficiently in swim meets. Basic mastery of the four competitive strokes and turns are the primary goals of this group. Swimmers are required to participate in a specified number of meets. Practices will be held in the long lanes of the pool. This group is limited to a total of 40 swimmers. Staff: Kris Moellenberg, Lead Coach with Allyson Keefer & Darrah Desmond

White: White is our introduction into training group. These swimmers (ages 9-12) know all four competitive strokes legally. Swimmers are introduced to basic training methods with emphasis on proper stroke technique, technical refinement, understanding the pace clock, and other swimming skills. Swimmers are required to participate in a specified number of meets. Practices will be held in the long lanes of the pool. This group is limited to a total of 40 swimmers. The White Group offers two levels of training and competition commitment: White A (advanced) & White B (basic). Staff: Kris Moellenberg, Lead Coach with Allyson Keefer & Darrah Desmond

Blue: Blue is designed for swimmers (ages 11-14) making preparations for the Senior Group level of training and competition. Swimmers begin to use training methods to improve fitness levels, including more extensive dry-land conditioning, stroke technique, and proper training and race strategies. Technique is still emphasized, but a shift is made towards higher levels of training. Swimmers are required to participate in a specified number of meets. This group is limited to a total of 40 swimmers. The Blue Group offers two levels of training and competition commitment: Blue A (advanced) & Blue B (basic). Staff: Chris Black, Lead Coach with Kris Moellenberg

Senior: Senior Group is for national, advanced and intermediate-level high school swimmers. Swimmers in this group train to reach their personal potential. Goals and training programs are developed to maximize individual abilities. Swimmers are encouraged to attend the uppermost levels of competition as discussed with the Senior Group coaching staff. This group is limited to a total of 36 swimmers. The Senior Group offers two levels of training and competition commitment: Senior A & Senior B. Senior A swimmers attend a minimum of 4 practices per week. However, the minimum practice requirement should be discussed with the Head Coach, as the number increases, based on the level of championship meet for which an individual is training. Senior B is for swimmers seeking ongoing training and conditioning preparation without a meet or practice commitment. The group focuses on training methods to improve stroke technique, proper training and race strategies. Staff: Chris Black, Lead Coach with Kris Moellenberg

**Senior Group swimmers planning on participating in Sectional Meet or Junior Nationals must consult with Coach Black regarding practice attendance requirements.

Summary of Training Group Information

All Training Groups practice at the Northview High School Natatorium during the fall and winter. * The practice times listed below begin on September 13th. Due to the rental schedule of our facility, practice changes will occur during the course of the fall and winter season. Tsunami will strive to make those changes as small as possible. Throughout the season, any practice changes or cancellations will be posted online, on the bulletin board and/or emailed to members. A complete calendar of daily practices, upcoming events, and meeting schedules will be posted on the CALENDAR portion of the team web site. PLEASE NOTE: You must be logged into the team web site to access monthly calendars. Additionally, training groups’ practice times INCLUDE dry-land workout times.

Group Name	Practice Days	Practice Times*	Weekly Practice Requirements	Minimum Meet Requirements	DUES & FEES
Group Name	Practice Days	Practice Times*	Weekly Practice Requirements	Minimum Meet Requirements	TOTAL=	Club Dues+	USA Swimming+	Meet Entry Fees

Stroke Development B	Mon - Fri	5:45-6:30pm	None	None	$482.00	$425.00	$57.00	none

Stroke Development A	Mon - Fri	6:30-7:15pm	None	None	$482.00	$425.00	$57.00	none

Red Group B	Tues/Thurs/Fri Sat	6:45-8:00pm 10:45-12:00pm	2x week	3 to include SOS, NWOWI, Regionals or BKay	$607.00	$475.00	$57.00	$75.00

Red Group A	Tues, Thurs, Fri Mon or Wed Sat	6:45-8:00pm 7:00-8:15pm 10:45-12:00pm	3x week	4 to include SOS, NWOWI & Regionals	$657.00	$500.00	$57.00	$100.00

White Group B	Mon, Wed, Fri Sat	6:45-8:00pm 9:45-11:00am	3x week	4 to include NWOWI & Regionals	$682.00	$525.00	$57.00	$100.00

White Group A	Mon, Wed, Fri Tues,Thurs Sat	6:45-8:00pm 8:00-9:30pm 9:45-11:00am	4x week	5 to include NWOWI & Regionals	$732.00	$550.00	$57.00	$125.00

Blue Group B	Mon-Fri Sat	7:45-9:00 pm 8:00-9:15pm	3x week	4 to include NWOWI & Regionals	$707.00	$550.00	$57.00	$100.00

Blue Group A	Mon – Fri Sat	7:30-9:30pm 8:00-9:45am	11 yr : 4x/week 12-14 yr: 5x/week	5 to include NWOWI & Regionals	$782.00	$600.00	$57.00	$125.00

Senior Group B	Mon - Fri	4:45-7:00pm	None	None	$357.00	$300.00	$57.00	none

Senior Group A	Mon – Fri Sat	4:45-7:00pm 8:00-10:00am	5x week	2 meets prior to HS Season & 1 meet after HS Season	$482.00	$350.00	$57.00	$75.00