Swimmer Levels & Practice Schedule

There are four (4) levels of swimming available with Seacoast Swim Club. Below is a description of each level.

PRIOR TO FIRST PRACTICE Each swimmer must be registered (Maine State annual fee must be paid at time of registration)  with Maine Swimming Inc and have read, signed and returned the Seacoast Swimmer Guidelines document.

Blue Group

The Blue group is the first level SSC offers. This novice level swimmer must be able to complete one pool length of each freestyle and backstroke without assistance. The focus of this group is to hone the swimmers freestyle and backstroke technique while introducing turns and racing starts.  Structured swim sets are introduced, as is the breast and butterfly strokes.  Swimmers are also introduced to the use of the pace clock.  Participation in competitive swim meets is encouraged. 

Bronze Group

The Bronze group is the second level SSC offers. This swimmer must know how to swim three of the four strokes, have a basic understanding of how to use the pace clock and be comfortable in simple structured sets.  Emphasis is placed on fine tuning all four strokes, turns and starts, and implementing a more structured workout set. Participation in competitive swim meets is encouraged. 

Silver Group

The Silver group is the third level SSC offers.  Swimmers must successfully complete a specific, coach assigned, swimming test-set before advancing into this group. The primary focus of the Silver swimmer is to prepare for the more rigorous practices offered at the Gold Group level. Swimmers work on technique and efficiency, as well as swim more challenging workout sets.  A minimum of 3 in-water practices per wk is required.  Competitive swim meet participation is expected.

Senior Group

The Senior Group is the highest level SSC offers.  It is also the most competitive. This group is designed for the swimmer who  is focused on reaching their highest potential as an athlete and  thrives on a competitive spirit.

In addition to time spent on technique, the main focus of the group is an intensive training regimen.   Dry-land session is strongly advised - three times/week.  A minimum of 3 in-water practices per wk is required. Competitive swim meet participation is expected.

Dryland Training

Dry-land training is available for Silver & Senior swimmers.  Sessions run 30 - 45 mins, 3 days a week & is adjacent to Silver/Senior practice times.

"Victory is what happens when ten thousand hours of training meet up with one moment of opportunity."