Silver 

This level continues to build on swimming technique while introducing swimmers to competitive swimming and training. Conditioning training increases as each swimmer progresses and swimmers continue to emphasize swimming technique while building an aerobic base. Swimmers begin using more training equipment in addition to more interval work and drylands (stretching; sit ups; pushups; plyometric exercises). Meet and practice attendance requirements may be established by the coaches.

6 practices offered per week

Equipment: Fins, goggles, snorkel, paddles, buoy, mesh bag.  

In order to be placed in or moved to the Silver Level, swimmers must be able to perform the following skills:

Freestyle and backstroke with good form 

Legal butterfly and breaststroke (100 yards) 

Proficient in starts (forward and back) and turns (flip and open) 

Streamlines off all walls (5 yards) and after dives 

Ability to maintain proper basic interval work in practice 

Proficiency and understanding of basic drills of all strokes 

Expectation to participate in competitive swim meets  

11-12 ‘A’ Time Standards (3) – Outstanding stroke technique in all four strokes 

Entry Test Set: 10x50 Free @1:00; 5x100 Free @1:30; 5x100 IM @1:50