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PRE-COMP
45 min. swim team swim lessons three times a week for three weeks that introduce kids to the four competitive strokes.
Registration is done through the Oregon City Pool but Oregon City Swim Team coaching staff teaches the lessons.
RED GROUP
This level is designed to start young swimmers into the sport of swimming while allowing opportunity to participate
in other activities. Emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes by means of drills
and games making it fun for the kids to learn. Schedule: three out of five one-hour workouts a week. Swim meets
are optional for this group.
WHITE GROUP
This group is for swimmers who can legally perform the four competitive strokes and are ready to learn more advanced
stroke techniques. The majority of time is spent working on refining stroke mechanics. White group swimmers swim
Monday through Friday for one hour each day. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in swim meets at this point
and begin to see the rewards of their efforts.
BLUE GROUP
These swimmers have mastered all four competitive strokes. Emphasis is still on stroke technique with preparation
for the 200 IM and 500 free. Blue group swimmers start competitive training and begin to learn how to train. Practices
consists of five days a week where workouts range from one to one and a half hours per day along with dryland and
Saturday practices are introduced.
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ELITE PREP GROUP
Elite Prep swimmers are well-versed in technique and strategy. They are also a full-fledged training group. Most
of the swimmers in the Elite Prep group are between the ages of 12-15 years old. There is a moderate level of specialization
of strokes and events in practice and meets; however, the training centers on preparation for the 400 IM and the
distance freestyle events. Workouts for the Elite Prep are offered six days a week and mornings are introduced.
Fins and paddles are required for workouts.
ELITE GROUP
The Elite team consists of the High School swimmers and some other swimmers that exhibit a high level of swimming
and workout ability. These swimmers are expected to be mature, dedicated, responsible, and dependable. As our more
advanced swimmers increase their commitment to swimming, we insist that they maintain good academic standing. The
training still centers around distance freestyle and 400 IM but stroke specialization make up part of the workouts.
Elite swimmers practice mornings, afternoons and Saturdays. Fins and paddles are required for workouts.
High School(Click for HS Maint. info.)
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PRACTICE AND ATTENDANCE POLICIES
The following guidelines are to inform parents and swimmers of the coaches' policies regarding practice. These
policies have been developed over many years and are designed to provide the best possible practic environment
for all.
1. Each training group has specific attendance requirements appropriate for the objectives of that group. As a
general rule, the least possible interruption in the training schedule will produce the greatest amoun of success.
The club does, however, encourage younger swimmers to participate in other activities in addition to swimming.
The expectation level of the coaches to attend practices increases as swimmer move to higher groups.
2. For the swimmer's protection, they need to go straight to the pool bleachers and not hang around outside of
the pool or in the locker rooms when they are early for practice. They should also be picked up no later than 15
minutes after their practice is over. Swimmers should be ready to swim five minutes prior to the start of their
practice.
3. Plan to stay the entire practice. The last part of practice is very often the most important. Usually, there
are also announcements made at the end of each practice. In the event that your child needs to be dismissed early
from practice please notify the coach beforehand. Parents should not interrupt or talk to coaches or swimmers on
deck during practice. If it is necessary to speak to your swimmer please talk to the coach first.
4. While on city pool grounds, the swimmers are the responsibility of the coaching staff.
- A. During practice times, swimmers are never to leave the pool area without
coach's permission.
- If any swimmer needs to complete homework before practice or leave practice
early to do homework, he/she must do their homework on the pool deck so the coaches will know where he/she is located.
5. The club has an obligation to act as guests while at the city pool (both
swimmers and parents). Every member of the club needs to do everything possible to respect this privilege. Any
damages to school property may result in financial liability of the swimmer's parents. Any damage may also result
in the swimmer being asked to leave the team permanently.
6. If your swimmer will be out of the water over a long period of time with an injury or illness, please notify
the Oregon City Swim Team office (655-4169) so the coaching staff is aware of the problem. Swimmers might be able
to do dryland instead or just kick during practice so that they can still train.
7. Swimmers are encouraged to support their teammates at practice as well as in competition. Working together as
a TEAM for the benefit of
all individuals in the group is an important part being on the Oregon City Swim Team.
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