Loveland Swim Club - Practice Groups

LOVELAND SWIM CLUB

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Foundational Entry Competitive Level

Newest team members 10 & under who have free and back and are ready to develop breast and fly. Emphasis on fun, foundational skills, water confidence, lane etiquette, and coachability. Ideal transition from learn-to-swim into competitive swimming.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

3x /week 45 min sessions
Swim 500 to 1000 yards per session

INVESTMENT

Annual Registration: $100/ Monthly dues $ 110
Flexible membership-cancel with 15-day notice.

GEAR

Required Equipment: Wet Bag, Fins, Kickboard, Goggles, Swim Cap

ENTRANCE CRITERIA

Swim 25yards free & back unassisted (under 40 seconds), legal kick, understands basic practice routines

FOCUS AREA

Technical: Legal strokes, streamline, underwater kicks, proper breathing
Training: Basic aerobic work, interval understanding
Racing: Intro meets & legal swims
Mental: Positive attitude, effort

ADVANCEMENT BENCHMARKS

Four legal strokes, dives, legal turns, complete 100 IM

Age Group 1 (AGE1)

Age Group Program-Earned Placement

First competitive level for younger swimmers. Higher commitment with increased volume and focus on championship-level performance. Earned through commitment, consistent attendance, work ethic, and performance.

Practice Schedule:

4x week, 60 minute sessions
Swim: 1200-1800 yards per session

Investment:

Annual Registration: $100/ Monthly dues $ 125
Flexible membership-cancel with 15-day notice.

Gear:

Required Equipment: Fins (specify), Snorkel, Kickboard

Entrance Criteria:

Legal in all four competitive strokes;
100 IM with legal turns,
streamline

Focus Areas:

Technical: Stroke Refinement under fatigue
Training: higher volume, aerobic threshold
Racing: Time standards, bigger meets, regular competitive attendance expected
Mental: Teammate support, race focus, enjoyment of training & achievements

Advancement Benchmarks

All 4 strokes efficiency at race speed and coach’s discretion.

Age Group 2 (AGE2)

Elite Program-Earned Placement

Strong aerobic and technique focus for 11-12 year olds aiming for regional success and participation on Middle School Swim Team. Increased intensity prepares athletes for the senior pathway. Earned through commitment, attendance, work ethic, and performance.

Practice Schedule:

4x-5x week, 60-75 minute session
Swim: 1500 - 2000 yards per session

Investment:

Annual Registration: $100/ Monthly dues $ 150
Flexible membership-cancel with 15-day notice.

Gear:

Required Equipment: Fins (specify), Paddles (Stroke Maker), Kickboard, snorkel

Entrance Criteria:

All 4 strokes efficiency at race speed
coach’s discretion
regular attendance.

Focus Areas:

Technical: Distance mechanics, advanced turns
Training: Aerobic capacity, pacing, threshold, race pace
Racing: IM focus + distance intro; championship racing
Mental: Process goals, competitive maturity

Advancement Benchmarks

All 4 strokes efficiency at race speed, ability to maintain pace in training and coach’s discretion.

Junior 1

Junior Program-Earned Placement

Strong aerobic and technique focus for 12-14 year old aiming for regional success and participation on the Middle School Swim Team. Increased intensity prepares athletes for the senior pathway. Earned through commitment, attendance, work ethic, and performance.

Practice Schedule:

5x week, 75 minute sessions
Swim: 2500 to 3800 yards per session

Investment:

Annual Registration: $100/Monthly dues $ 165
Flexible membership-cancel with 15-day notice.

Gear:

Required Equipment: Fins (specify), Paddles (Stroke Maker), Snorkel, Kickboard

Entrance Criteria:

regular attendance.

Focus Areas:

Technical: Distance mechanics, advanced turns
Training: Aerobic capacity, pacing, threshold, race pace
Racing: IM focus + distance intro; championship racing
Mental: Process goals, competitive maturity

Advancement Benchmarks

All 4 strokes efficiency at race speed, ability to maintain pace in training and coach’s discretion.

Junior Elite (JE)

Practice Schedule:

5 to 6x per week, 90 to 120 minute sessions
Swim: 3800 to 6000 yards per session

Investment:

Annual Registration: $100/ Monthly dues $ 220

Flexible membership-cancel with 15-day notice.

GEAR

Required Equipment: Fins, Pull Buoy, Paddles, Snorkel, Kickboard, Parachute

ENTRANCE CRITERIA

Coach Invitation, outstanding attendance, meet performance

FOCUS AREAS

● Technical: Elite efficiency, race—specific mechanics

● Training: Individualized high-level work under fatigue

● Racing: State, Western Zones, Sectionals, Junior Nationals

● Mental: Leadership & resilience

ADVANCED BENCHMARKS

All 4 strokes efficiency at race speed, ability to maintain pace in training and coach’s discretion.

Senior (SR)

High School Focused

High School-focused group balancing club and scholastic swimming with emphasis on performance in season-ending championship meets. Flexible option for athletes balancing multiple commitments.

Practice Schedule:

5x per week, 75 minute sessions
Swim: 3800 to 6000 yards per session

Investment:

Annual Registration: $100/Monthly dues $ 165
Flexible membership-cancel with 15-day notice.

Gear:

Required Equipment: Fins (specify), Paddles (Stroke Maker), Snorkel, Kickboard, Parachute

Entrance Criteria:

50y legal all four strokes, regular attendance, readiness for more time/days,

Focus Areas:

Technical: Precision under fatigue

Training: High—volume aerobic & anaerobic

Racing: Colorado Swimming/High School/Colorado Championships

Mental: Accountability, leadership & resilience

Advancement Benchmarks

All 4 strokes efficiency at race speed, 200 IM, ability to maintain pace in training and coach’s discretion.

Senior Elite (SRE)

National Pathway-Highest Commitment

Full commitment to swimming as the primary activity is expected. Athletes attend all practices and competitions, serve as examples for your teammates, and take leadership roles. Earned through outstand commitment, attendance, work ethic and performance.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE