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-olds 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 should be able to swim all 4 strokes while continuing to work on stroke technique and be capable of swimming 50-100 yards at a time. They are encouraged to compete in Mid Atlantic meets.

White – Swimmers ages 6-10 – Swimmers must be able to complete 25 freestyle with rotary breathing, 25 backstroke, and 25 yards rudimentary butterfly and breaststroke. Swimmers work on stroke technique. They are encouraged to compete in Mid Atlantic 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 1/2 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 Mid Atlantic meets. Practices will be held 2 times a week for 1 hour.

Saturday Morning Developmental Clinic (Winter session only)- *New this year!* This group will serve as the bridge from swim lessons to the team. Swimmers ages 5-8 must be able to complete 25 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing, 25 yards backstroke and 25 yards flutter kick with a board. Swimmers will work on strengthening their skills while being introduced to butterfly and breaststroke.

*Group placement and practice times are subject to change each season pending enrollment numbers and pool availability*

USA SWIM MEMBERSHIP FEE
•ANNUAL USA SWIM MEMBERSHIP FEE WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO USA SWIMMING. Effective Date is September 2024 (or whenever enrolled) to the end of 2025.
•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 9/1/24 to all families registered through MN Recreation or anytime after 9/1 for new enrollees.
•Full Price (Athlete): $90
•Flex Athletes: $30 Available to only 12 and under. These members may not participate in championship or higher-level meets.