Team Levels of the Amarillo Swim Team

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.

 

WHITE - Level 2 - Preparing to Compete

Beginning Age Group Swimmers ages 5-13.
Emphasis is on stroke technique and fundamental concepts.
Prerequisite: Able to swim 50 yards non-stop (25 yards of crawl/25 yards of backstroke) or coach’s permission. Basic stroke technique must be mastered before progressing to level 3.

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.