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As the entry level group for Typhoon Swimming (ages 5 to 10 years old), the Silver group acts as an introduction to competitive and semi-competitive swim team programs. Swimmers in this group must be able to demonstrate a continuous freestyle and backstroke swim of 25 yards (1 length of the pool).
Training & Practices:
Silver group members are expected to attend at least two in-water and one dry-land practice per week. In-water sessions range from 45 minutes to 1 hour, and dry-land activities are 15 minutes. Throughout their practices, the silvers will range from 800 yards to 2000 yards in the water. Back to the Top
- Technique for all strokes.
- General flexibility.
- General body coordination.
- General body strength.
- Aerobic endurance.
- Sculling drills.
- Simple training sets.
- Team games.
- Group activities.
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Motor Learning Objectives:
- Develop an efficient feel of the water.
- Able to make immediate changes to body movements.
- Learn technical skills of all four strokes.
- Develop basic body strength and coordination.
- Learn good habits to improve and maintain flexibility.
- Learn to maintain proper technique for longer swims (
- Learn to maintain correct technique on shorter distance sprints (25 yards).
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Knowledge & Attitude
- Enjoyment of pool and land based activities.
- Learn to function as an individual within a group activity.
- Become familiar with rules and competitive situations.
- Learn about stroke technique and training methods.
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Competition Objectives
Have fun and learn to participate without anxiety or distraction. Personal improvement (in both performance and skills) as well as having fun will be recognized and reinforced. Silver group swimmers are expected to attend at least 80% of all swim swim meets, as well as attendance at Yankee Cluster Championships.
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Equipment Requirements: A swim cap is required for hair that is shoulder length of longer during practices. We will ask that all swimmers (male and female) wear team caps during meets. We will provide one free latex team cap with registration for swim meets (this is part of the “uniform”). Additional caps can be purchased from the concession stands or the coaches. Kickboards and pull buoys are also a requirement for the silver group. Team suits are strongly recommended and can be ordered upon request. Other than that, the only other equipment needed is a smile and a “can do” attitude!
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- Swimmer must be able to handle a 45 minute practice at 2200 yards while maintaining proper technique.
- Swimmer must demonstrate ability to attend 3 practices per week.
- Swimmer must possess 2 years in Silver group unless otherwise advised by coaching staff.
- Swimmer must be at least 8 years old unless otherwise advised by coaching staff.
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