The Red Group
Ages:
5 to 12 Years Old
Focus:
Continued competitive swimming "lessons" geared toward preparing the swimmer for longer and more demanding practice sessions. All four (Free, Back, Breast & Fly) stroke techniques and skill acquisition are the primary focuses. Swimmers develop strokes and techniques through drills, games, and demonstrations. The technique/training ratio for the Red Group is 100 % technique to 0% training. Red Group swimmers are promoted to the White Group on an ongoing individual basis.
Competitions:
Red Group swimmers are encouraged to participate in competitions at the coaching staff’s recommendation. Typically, these competitions are one-day meets with swimmers of similar levels from other teams in the area.
Fees:
$45 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership Fees)
The White Group
Ages:
5 to 12 Years Old
Focus:
Continued focus geared toward preparing the swimmer for longer and more demanding practice sessions, and includes starts, turns, and some aerobic base training. All four (Free, Back, Breast & Fly) stroke techniques and skill acquisition continue to be the primary focuses. Swimmers develop strokes and techniques through drills, games, and demonstrations. The technique/training ratio for the White Group is 90% technique to 10% training. White Group swimmers are promoted to the Blue Group on an ongoing individual basis.
Competitions:
White Group swimmers are encouraged to participate in competitions at the coaching staff’s recommendation, and are usually encouraged to swim in at least one, full major meet each season.
Fees:
$55 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership Fees)
The Blue Group
Ages:
5 to 14 Years Old
Focus:
Continued focus geared toward preparing the swimmer for longer and more demanding practice sessions, and includes starts, turns, and more aerobic base training loads. All four (Free, Back, Breast & Fly) stroke techniques and skill acquisition continue to be the primary focuses. Swimmers develop strokes and techniques through drills, games, and demonstrations. The technique/training ratio for the Blue Group is 80% technique to 20% training. Blue Group swimmers are promoted to the Gold Group after meeting the criteria and only on a seasonal basis.
Competitions:
Blue Group swimmers are encouraged to participate in competitions at the coaching staff’s recommendation. Blue Group swimmers are encouraged to attend more state wide competitions as their skill levels and competitive confidence grows.
Fees:
$60 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership Fees)
The Gold Group
Ages:
9 and Older
Focus:
The Gold Group is our first group where swimmers are introduced to traditional training on a consistent and regular basis. Blue Group swimmers are promoted to the Gold Group as the swimmer meets the outlined criteria and the coaching staff feels they are ready. The appropriate attendance recommendations must also have been met, as when the swimmers reach this level, consistency in training schedules play a major role in continued improvement. Technique and development are still the major focuses of the Gold Group, with a geared emphasis toward competing on a regular basis. The technique to training ratio for the Gold Group is about 40% technique to 60% training on a daily basis. Gold swimmers are promoted to National Prep or Senior on a case-by-case basis as the coaching staff sees fit, and at the beginning of a season.
Competitions:
Swimmers in the Gold Group are expected to compete on a regular basis each season. Gold swimmers will typically attend 1 to 2 meets per month throughout the year.
Fees:
$80 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership Fees)
The Senior Group
Ages:
13 to Post Graduate
Focus:
The Senior Group serves as our training platform for swimmers who are 13 or turning 13 within the coming season. This group serves a multitude of purposes for SWIM LOUISIANA and is our most diverse training group. These swimmers could be new to the sport but over the age of 12, swimmers coming in from our gold group, developing swimmers who need to refine their skills, or established swimmers that compete on the highest levels. Swimmers in the Senior Group work toward developing a sound aerobic base while maintaining a solid focus on technique and skill development. The technique/training ratio for the Senior Group varies based on skill and experience.
Competitions
Swimmers in the Senior Group are expected to compete on a regular basis each season. Senior swimmers will typically attend 1 to 2 meets per month throughout the year.
Fees:
$85 Per Month
(excluding SPAR Membership Fees)
