Programs 2007-08

Pre-competition Groups
Mini Gators
Gators
Advanced Gators
Swim Clinic
High School Sprint
Competition Groups
Novice
Junior
Senior Prep
Senior/National Prep

Pre-competition Groups

Mini Gators
Ages 8 & Under
Washington-Lee Swimming Pool
This is a beginner program which consists of three practice groups designed for youths that can swim at least one pool length (25 yards) and is designed to introduce the young swimmer to competitive swimming. There will be instruction on all four competitive strokes.

Group	From		To	Session Length		Time	No Practice
Monday	10/1/07		11/12/07	Session I- 6 weeks		4:30-5:00 pm	10/8
	1/28/08		3/10/08	Session II - 6 weeks		4:30-5:00 pm	2/18
Tuesday	9/25/07		11/13/07	Session I - 8 weeks		4:15-5:00 pm
	1/22/08		3/11/08	Session II - 8 weeks		4:15-5:00 pm
Wednesday	9/19/07		11/14/07	Session I - 8 weeks		4:15-5:00 pm	10/31
	1/23/08		3/26/08	Session II - 8 weeks		4:15-5:00 pm

Monday Mini Gators Cost (6-week sessions)
Residents: $75.00 per session
Non-residents: $100.00 per session

Tuesday Mini Gators Cost (8-week sessions)
Resident: $105.00 per session
Non-residents: $135.00 per session

Wednesday Mini Gators Cost (8-week sessions)
Resident: $105.00 per session
Non-residents: $135.00 per session

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Gators
Ages 10 & Under
Wakefield Swimming Pool
This program is designed for the younger swimmers striving to stay competitive and improve upon their skills. Emphasis will include: improving stroke techniques, starts, and turns. Session 1 - Long Axis Strokes. (Backstroke and Freestyle). Session 2 - Short Axis Strokes (Breaststroke and Butterfly).

Session	From		To	Day(s)		Time	No Practice
I	9/9/07		12/16/07	Sunday		4:00-4:45 pm	10/7, 10/28, 11/25
II	1/20/08		4/27/08	Sunday		4:00-4:45 pm	2/17, 3/16, 3/23

Gators Cost (12-week sessions)
Residents: $125.00 per session
Non-residents: $160.00 per session

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Advanced Gators
Ages 9–12
Wakefield Swimming Pool
This program is designed for the elementary school age child to stay competitive and improve skills. Emphasis on improving stroke techniques, starts, and turns. Session 1 - Long Axis Strokes (Backstroke and Freestyle) Session 2 - Short Axis Strokes (Breaststroke and Butterfly).

Session	From		To	Day(s)		Time	No Practice
I	9/9/07		12/16/07	Sunday		5:00-5:45 pm	10/7, 10/28, 11/25
II	1/21/07		4/29/07	Sunday		5:00-5:45 pm	2/17, 3/16, 3/23

Advanced Gators Cost (12-week sessions)
Residents: $125.00 per session
Non-residents: $160.00 per session

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Swim Clinic
Ages 10 –14
Wakefield Swimming Pool
This program is designed to keep swimmers in shape for their junior/senior high school and/or summer seasons. Practices will mainly focus on:

• stroke development and building strength and speed in the water;.
• moderate training sessions and yardage with an emphasis on reinforcing stroke technique through drills and innovative sets; and.
• all parts of short distance racing including starts, turns, finishes and strategy.

Swim Clinic Cost (9 months)
Residents: $535.00
Non-residents: $650.00

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High School Sprint
Ages 13 & Older
Wakefield Swimming Pool and Yorktown Swimming Pool

This program is for swimmers that would like to stay in shape for their high school/summer league seasons three days per week and for swimmers who also do other competitive sports throughout the school year. High School Sprint focuses on:

• reinforcement of competitive stroke technique;
• development of advanced race strategy and training theory;
• competition at local championship and high school championship meets; and
• speed and race endurance.

High School Sprint Cost (9 months)
Residents: $645.00
Non-residents: $795.00

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Competition Groups

Novice
Ages 6-10
Two locations offered:
Wakefield Swimming Pool and Washington-Lee Swimming Pool
This is an entry-level program for swimmers with limited competitive experience. The program includes an emphasis on basic stroke development for all four competitive strokes and an introduction to training principles.

Novice Cost
Residents: $535.00
Non-residents: $650.00

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Junior
Ages 8-12
Two locations offered:
Wakefield Swimming Pool and Washington-Lee Swimming Pool
This is the first level of training for age group level swimmers. This group will focus onr efinement in all competitive strokes, as well as introduction of race strategy and training theory.

Junior Cost (9 months)
Residents: $645.00
Non-residents: $795.00

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Senior Prep
Ages 10-14
Two locations offered:
Wakefield Swimming Pool and Washington-Lee Swimming Pool
This is the second level of training for age group level swimmers. Swimmers should plan on attending 4 to 5 practices per week with a continued focus on goal setting with:

• reinforcement of competitive stroke technique;
• continuation of race strategy and training theory;
• and preparation for Senior Group advancement.

Senior Prep Cost (9 months)
Residents: $840.00
Non-residents: $1,000.00

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Senior/ National Prep
Ages 13 & Older
Wakefield Swimming Pool

This level is for swimmers that have made the transition to senior level swimming and have chosen swimming as their primary sport. Swimmers in this elite training group should plan on mandatory 6 practices per week with emphasis on advanced training that includes:

• continued refinement of competitive swim mechanics;
• development of advanced race strategy and training theory;
• and competition in Championship- Level Regional, Zone and National meets.

Senior/National Prep Cost (12 months)

Residents: $1,155.00
Non-residents: $1,700.00

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