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The Duke City Aquatics program has been structured on the premise that there are three basic phases of athlete development in age group swimming. At each level of the program, we continually try to evaluate and adapt to the multitude of factors, both scientific and sociological, that impact the growth and development of young athletes. Experience has taught us that the perfect age group program is a moving target that changes as the population we serve changes and as we learn more and more about the development of young people.
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OLYMPIC WAY
- REQUIREMENTS Previous swimming lessons, Basic Water Comfort, 25 Free/25 Backstroke
- TRAINING 1 hour/ 2-3 days a week/ teaching skills/ low yardage
- GOALS This group is an introduction to DCA. The goal is to have fun and enjoy the water. This group is broken into three sub-groups. The standards for moving from group to group are posted below.
- GROUP STANDARDS Bronze (pdf) | Silver (pdf) | Gold (pdf)
- EQUIPMENT Bag, Small Kickboard, Fins, 2 T-shirts red/black, Team Suit, Workout, Suit, 2 Team Caps, 2 Workout Caps
AGE GROUP
- REQUIREMENTS Swimmer has advanced from Olympic Way or has previous swimming experience with another club. Consistent practice attendance is monitored and swim meets become mandatory.
- TRAINING 1-2 hours/ 5-6 days a week/ teaching skills/ increased yardage
- GOALS Increased focus on improving technique in all strokes. Pace work, workout etiquette, turns and start work are emphasized. Swimmer gains experience in USA Swimming meets. Racing strategies are learned in all events. Swimmers learn about benefits of consistent practice attendance.
- GROUP STANDARDS Red (pdf)
- EQUIPMENT Bag, Small Kickboard, Fins, Pull Buoy, 2 T-shirts red/black, Team Suit, Workout, Suit, 2 Team Caps, 2 Workout Caps
SENIOR
- REQUIREMENTS Swimmer has advanced from Age Group Black level or has previous swimming experience with another club. 80% practice attendance is mandatory and meet participation is expected.
- TRAINING 3-4 hours/ 6 days a week/ morning and evening/ max yardage
- GOALS Improve core body strength with weights/dryland. Prepare athletes for national level competition/college swimming. The amount of time you put in the water directly affects the way you perform at meets. Seniors will set a positive example for younger swimmers with their behavior in and out of the water.
- EQUIPMENT Bag, Small Kickboard, Fins, Pull Buoy, Paddles, Snorkel, 2 T-shirts red/black, Team Suit, Workout, Suit, 2 Team Caps, 2 Workout Caps
- TRAINING LOG
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