SWIM TEST - Tryout Procedure

Entry level swimmers of any age.
Any Monday or Tuesday at 5:00p meet on the pool deck with the coach conducting the swim tests that day. The swim test will be explained to the swimmer in a manner similar to the following - 

"I am going to ask you to jump in the pool, feet first, and then swim to the other end any way that you want to. When you get to the other end, stop. I will either give you three things to improve your stroke, or ask you to swim a different stroke. You will then swim back as instructed. Try not to touch the sides, the bottom, or the lane ropes during your test."

From this test we can determine which of our 6 levels (described below) your swimmer would be most successful at. At that time the coach conducting the test will be able to tell you the practice times and days, and who the swimmer's main coach will be.

RED - Level 1 - Swim Team Preparation
Entry level swimmers of any age.
Must be able to swim one length of the pool - any stroke to join team. Emphasis is on learning the four competitive strokes.
Prerequisite: Ability to swim 25 yards non stop in all four strokes required to advance to level two.

BLUE - Level 3 - Intermediate Competitors
Intermediate Age Group Swimmers Ages 6-18.
Must be willing to attend swim meets. Emphasis on stroke technique streamlines breakouts and finishes.
Prerequisite: Able to swim 50 yards of all four competitive strokes (crawl, back, and ability to perform legal breast & fly). Stroke techniques are assessed for permission to advance. Must be able to use pace clock.

JUNIORS - Level 4 & SENIOR SILVER - Level 5 - Advanced Competitors
Advanced Age Group/High School Swimmers Ages 11-19
Prerequisite: Must be willing to attend swim meets. Improved pace clock skills, starts, turns, and racing skills with emphasis on pace clock drills for endurance.
Workout Requirements: This group is for skilled athletes who are expected to be motivated and have achieved the following time standards in at least three events (one event must be in fly or breaststroke). Senior Silver swimmers may be involved in Senior Gold workouts from time to time to challenge them and motivate them to achieve our highest level.

SENIOR GOLD - Level 6 - Elite Competitors
Pre-National Level Swimmers Ages 11-19
Prerequisite: Must be willing to attend swim meets. Making or within 10% of a Junior or Senior National Qualification Time.
Workout Requirements: This group is for those swimmers that need to be challenged beyond the levels offered by the Senior Silver levels.