ages 5 & up 

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The Dolphin Swim team is divided into six distinct training groups based on ability, experience, age and level of commitment. The swim team competes at the local, state, and national levels. Practice times focus on fundamental competitive swimming skills, team building, and endurance. Swimmers learn racing strategies and have the opportunity to participate in swim meets.

 

 

 

6 and Under Team is for new swimmers ages 5-6. Typical ability levels in this group are Ray, Starfish and Guppy. Interested swimmer must love the water.

 

Developmental is for beginner swimmers ages 7-10. Typical ability levels in this group are Guppy-Fish.

 

Junior is for intermediate swimmers ages 11 or younger. New swimmer ages range from 9 to 11. Typical ability levels are Flying Fish and Shark.

 

Junior Elite is for experienced swimmers ages 13 or younger. New swimmer ages from 10 to 13. Typical ability level in this group is Shark.

 

Senior is for experienced swimmers ages 11 and older capable of training for up to a 2 hour period. New swimmer ages from 13 to 15.

 

Senior Elite is for highly experienced swimmers ages 13 and older able to train with increased distance, duration, and intensity. Members of this practice group are targeted for participation in the USA State and Zone meets, as well as the YMCA National meets.

 

SPDY Strength Training is for swimmers ages 13 and up. Swimmers learn how to implement and develop an individualized weight training program to increase their strength and power in the water.

 

SPDY Dryland Training is for SPDY swimmers ages 13 and up. Swimmers gain valuable cross training experience in a rigorous environment, building endurance and strength with diverse training methods.

 

 

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The Masters Swim Team provides stroke instruction and training options for all ability levels. The group consists of adults learning to swim, recreational lap swimmers, past high school swimmers, and people trying to improve their triathlon swimming. Participants swim for a variety of reasons:  fitness, social atmosphere, competition and  to learn more about swimming. Masters Adult Lap Swim runs year round. Coaches design workouts to suit your goals and ability level while offering professional stroke instruction.

 

For more information, please contact Tiffany at 342-2980 ext. 345 or tsubert@spymca.org