Ages: 10 -14

Coach: Rose Lockie

Goals: The goal of the Bronze group is to prepare athletes for entrance into the Silver or Gold group depending on the level of their ambitions. The Bronze group provides an excellent level of competition and training intensity to prepare athletes to be successful at the local Junior Olympic Championship. Practices concentrate on all aspects of stroke technique and aim to increase the aerobic conditioning, mental toughness and racing competence of swimmers.

Entrance Requirements: Swimmers should have or be close to achieving Junior Olympic qualifying times. Final entrance is dependant on an evaluation with the head coach.

Competition: Level 'BB' meets and above. The season culminates with the Junior Olympic Championship.

Required Practice Equipment: kickboard, pull-buoy, fins, goggles, water bottle, drag suit and running shoes.

Required Meet Equipment: team suit, Comets yellow & blue t-shirts, yellow team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from competition blocks.