Junior Program

Overview
This unique program helps swimmers make the transition from Age Group to the Senior level. Swimmers generally range in age from 11-15. The program emphasis is on advanced technique, increased training, goal-setting and fun. Juniors practice five (5) days a week for two (2) hours.

Age
A minimum age of 11.

Focus
The focus of Juniors is on using correct technique while training to enhance aerobic development to its fullest potential.

Practice Schedule
5 workouts per week, 1 hour 45 minutes each.
• 30 minutes of weight training 2 times per week
• 1 hour 45 minutes of practice - including warm-up

What Swimmers Need
• Goggles
• Cap (if they have long hair)
• Suit
• Fins (shoe style - Speedo or TYR, not strap - not zoomers)

Moving from Juniors to Seniors
Minimum age of 13.
Consistently perform all 4 strokes legally.
Consistently execute all 4 turns legally.
Know dive start, relay start and backstroke start.
Demonstrate clock reading and knowledge of pace/intervals.
Be ready socially and emotionally for a higher demand.
Attitude - demonstrates a desire and ability to manage increased training levels.
Attendance - demonstrates understanding of commitment level necessary to attain higher levels of training and performance.
Recommendation of Junior Coach and Senior Coach, agreement by other STAR coaches.