Developmental

The Developmental groups are designed to teach basic mechanics of competitive swimming strokes, and basics.  These groups offer a great transition from swim lessons to more independent swimming.  Attendance to our Developmental Program is normally 2 –3 practices / week.  The groups include Developmental BRONZE, SILVER and GOLD

DEVELOPMENTAL  BRONZE -  (typical ages 6—8)

Requirements:  Swim 2 x 25 yards / meters (unassisted one on stomach and one on back)
Summer league experience preferred (not required)
Practices offered: 2 practices per week 40 minutes
Participation in a minimum of  1-3 meets per year.  (can include Developmental Meets)
 
DEVELOPMENTAL BRONZE will focus on learning the basic mechanics of 3 of the competitive strokes (Free / Back & Fly), through the use of drills and games.  Learn the rules and procedures for a group / team practice.  The DEVELOPMENTAL BRONZE group may register for selected swim meets on the meet calendar.  Their primary competitive distances include 50 yards.  Competitive starts will be performed from the side.

DEVELOPMENTAL SILVER  -   (typical ages 6—10) 

Requirements:  Swim 25 yards free & back, swim at least 25 yards of fly.  Perform circle swim with the group during practice.  Demonstrate Free or Backstroke open turns.
Summer league experience preferred (but not required).  Learn to read the pace clock and proper send offs from the walls.

Practices offered: 2 practices per week - 50 mins
Participation in a  minimum of 3-4 meets per year (can include Developmental Meets)

DEVELOPMENTAL SILVER participants will focus on continued learning of proper swimming technique.  Adding Brst swimming technique to complete the 4 competitive strokes.  The DEVELOPMENTAL SILVER group may register for selected swim meets on the meet calendar.  Their primary competitive distances include  50 and possibly 100 freestyle.  There will be at least 4 swim meets in the San Antonio Area.   Competitive starts will be performed from the side.

DEVELOPMENTAL GOLD   (typical ages 8—10)

Requirements: Swim 100 yards Free, 100 Back, 100 IM, 50 Brst or Fly, perform basic turns, circle swim with the group during practice.  Demonstrate clock reading skills and understand basic send off intervals.
Practices offered: 3 practices per week (1 hour)
Practices recommended: 2 minimum (per week)
Participation in a minimum of 5-6 meets per year

DEVELOPMENTAL GOLD will continue to progress with their technique.   The DEVELOPMENTAL GOLD swimmers may register for selected swim meets on the meet calendar.  Their competitive distances include  50 and possibly 100 freestyle, backstroke and IM.  Swimmers will learn to perform starts from the block in this group.