PDF Junior Group Quick Links: Training Objectives — Learning Objectives — Knowledge & Attitude — Competition Objectives — Equipment requirements — Practice Schedule — How to Move Up to Senior
Due to the rapid growth of the Typhoons, the Junior group has evolved into an introduction to upper level competitive swimming. In most cases, swimmers (ages 10 and up) in the Junior practice group have 3 – 4 years of competitive swimming experience or are entering a high school program. This is considered the preparation group for the Senior level (National focus) training group.
Training & Practices:
Junior group swimmers are expected to attend 4 in-water practices per week with at least 2 dry-land sessions attended. In-water practices range from 1.25 hours to 1.5 hours while dry-land activities are 30 to 45 minutes long. While in the water, swimmers can expect to range from 3800 to 6600 yards per practice.
- Stroke, race, and training technique.
- Increase training volume.
- Racing skills and mindset.
- Speed at distances greater than 100 yards) & acceleration.
- Introduce moderate amounts of intense interval training.
- Musculoskeletal assessments.
- Body weight exercises & simple gym equipment use.
- Flexibility & body strength.
- Maintain efficient technique as body proportions change.
- Accommodate increases in muscle strength to improve swimming efficiency.
- Retain diversity of performance goals (compete in various stroke events and distances).
- Improve both steady pace and sprint performance using ideal stroke technique for all strokes.
- Enjoyment of swimming activities and desire for personal improvement.
- Broader knowledge of training methods and the resulting performance outcomes.
- Improved personal management skills (balancing training, school, and social objectives).
- Develop self-discipline and increasing commitment to swimming.
Competition Objectives:
Team level competitions where performance goals are evaluated regularly as they apply to training and competition (realizing the end product of training). Each race opportunity is used as a learning experience. Juniors are expected to attend Yankee Cluster Championships, strive to achieve qualifying times for New England Regional Championships, and all YMCA swim meets. Juniors are also strongly encouraged to participate in USA Swimming to expand their competition experience. Back to the Top
Equipment Requirements:
- Practice swim caps are required for hair longer than shoulder length during practice.
- Team caps for swim meets (one team cap will be provided at registration for those meets).
- Competition suit (can be ordered through Metro Swim Shop).
- Other practice equipment (kickboard, pull buoy, fins, and paddles).
- Sneakers and athletic clothing for dry-land activities.
- Swimmer must be able to handle 4400 yards in a 1.5 hour practice.
- Swimmer must be 12 years old (or turn 12 during the season).
- Swimmer must demonstrate dedication to improving in and out of the water by attending 5 practices per week and maintaining school grades as well as other outside activities.
- Swimmer must be within 20% or have achieved New England Regional qualifying times.
- Swimmer must possess 2 years of training in the Junior group unless otherwise advised by the coaching staff.
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