Mid Atlantic Groups – Training Groups – Swimmers committed to Swimming as their main sport
Platinum – Top Group – Swimmers ages 11 & up. Swimmers committed to training 5 or 6 days a
week, attending meets including championship meets. Swimming is their main sport during the
season (Nov. to March). 11-12-year-old swimmers must have 3 BB times in 2 different strokes and
must be able to complete 10 x 100 on 1:40.

Royal – Swimmers ages 10 to 14. Swimmers committed to training 4 days a week during the peak
season (Nov. to March). Committed to attending meets and Championship meets. 10-year old’s must
have 3 BB times in 2 different strokes and must be able to complete 10 x 100 on 2:00.
Teaching Groups – Swimmers encouraged to participate in Mid Atlantic meets

Blue – Swimmers ages 8 to 12. Swimmers work on stroke technique. They are encouraged to compete
in MA meets.

White – 8 and under group – Mini team. Swimmers work on stroke technique. They are encouraged
to compete in MA meets.

Clinic Groups – Teaching and Pre-Season Training
High School Group – High School age swimmers that are getting in shape for HS season. Practice
is offered 4 days a week for 1 ½ hours per day (Mon.–Thurs.). Swimmers work on technique and
conditioning – No meets are required.

Red Group – Swimmer’s age 9 to 14 that are interested in working on technique but are unable to
commit to the training schedule and requirement of the Blue, Royal or Platinum groups. Swimmers
are still encouraged to compete in the MA meets. Practices will be held 2 times a week for 1 hour.

USA SWIM MEMBERSHIP FEE
• ANNUAL USA SWIM MEMBERSHIP FEE WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO USA SWIMMING. Effective Date is
September 2023 (or whenever enrolled) to the end of 2024.
• All swimmers must be a registered USA member prior to coming to first practice (if a swimmer shows up
that is not registered, they will not be allowed in the water).
• USA registration links will be sent out 9/1/23 to all families registered through MN Recreation or anytime
after 9/1 for new enrollees.
• Full Price (Athlete): $87
• Flex Athletes: $30 Available to only 12 and under. These members may not participate in championship
or higher-level meets.