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Movement between groups is based upon the philosophy that swimmers
progress at their own rates while keeping in mind that swimming is
also meant to be age appropriate, fun, and challenging. It is the
philosophy of the RCR coaching staff that swimmers who wish to be
moved from group to group notify their coaches at any time towards
the end of the current season and between seasons. The RCR coaching
staff will evaluate each swimmer with the criteria listed below
along with the appropriate checklists. The coaching
recommendation will be discussed with the swimmer and parents of
the swimmer as soon as possible. As always the RCR coaching staff
will attempt to make the most appropriate decision for the swimmer
with his/her career longevity in mind. Just because a swimmer
completes the necessary checklist of skills doesn’t
necessarily mean the swimmer is ready to move groups and it is the
coach recommendation that is the ultimate deciding factor in this
process.
Movement from Novice to Age Group
1.
Minimum age of 7
2.
Consistently perform 3 of the 4 strokes legally, and be very close
on the 4th
3.
Consistently execute all 4 turns legally
4.
Be able to dive (head first, not whole body)
5.
Be ready socially, emotionally, and physically for a higher
demand
6.
Recommendation of Coach Zach and age group coach
7.
Completion of Pre-Age Group Checklist
Example move up set:
1 x 300 free non stop with flip turns,
streamline, RB 3 and within 12:00 minutes
Movement Age Group to Senior II Group
1.
Minimum age of 12
2.
Consistently perform 4 strokes legally
3.
Consistently execute all 4 turns legally
4.
Know dive start, relay start, backstroke start
5.
Be ready socially and emotionally for a higher demand
workout
6.
Attitude - demonstrates desire and ability to manage
increased training levels
7.
Recommendation of Coach Zach
Example move up set:
10x100 free on 1:45 or equivalent set (5 x 200 free 3:30) or
10x100 IM on 2:00 or equivalent set (5 x 200 IM on 4:00)
Movement from Senior II to Senior I group
1.
Minimum age 13
2.
Consistently perform all 4 strokes legally
3.
Consistently execute all 4 turns legally
4.
Know dive start, relay start, back start
5.
Demonstrate clock reading and knowledge of pace/intervals
6.
Be ready socially and emotionally for a higher demand
workout
7.
Attitude - demonstrates a desire and ability to manage increased
training levels
8.
Attendance - demonstrates understanding of commitment level
necessary to attain higher levels of training and
performance
9.
Willingness and desire to attend practice on Saturday and AM
practices as recommended by Coach Zach.
10.
Recommendation from Coach Zach for movement
11.
Achievement of at least 3 “A” times according to USA
Swimming Time Standard (no conversions).
Example move up set:
20 x 100 free 1:20 or equivalent set (10x200 on 2:40, 5 x 400 free
on 5:20) or
10 x 200 IM 3:00 or equivalent set (5 x 400 IM on 6:00)
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