Ages: 13 & up

Coaches: George Mersinger

Goals: The Silver group is intended for middle and high school age athletes wanting to take part in a training program to become competitive swimmers. Improvement of stroke technique is greatly stressed, as well as, physical conditioning, weight lifting, and aerobic endurance.

Swimmers will be exposed to interval and endurance training and will be able to read and follow a pace clock. Swimmers at this level should be striving to attain Junior Olympic and Sectional cuts in their respective events. Swimmers will learn how to effectively swim all four strokes by mastering the drills and reasoning behind each drill. They will also learn flip-turns, race starts and finishes for each stroke. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in as many swim meets as possible in order to reinforce what is learned at practice. Good attendance is very important.

Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC and Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II and Junior Olympic Championships. Other regional or national meets may also be attended if the swimmer reaches the required time standards.

Required Practice Equipment: kickboard, pull-buoy, fins, paddles (see coach for sizing), 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.