SEacoast Swim Club - Level DEscriptions

SSC offers four (4) levels of swim training. All swimmers are evaluated and placed into the appropriate group by our team of coaches.

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 all four strokes competitive swim strokes, useof the pace clock, as well as being comfortable with structured sets. Emphasis is placed on fine tuning all four strokes, as well as proper turns and starts. Participation in competitive swim meets is highly 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 Senior Team level. Swimmers work on technique and efficiency, as well as the introduction of more challenging workout sets to transition into the Senior Program. A minimum of 3 in-water practices per wk is required. Competitive swim meet participation is expected.

The Senior Team

The Senior Team is the highest and most elite level SSC offers.. This group is designed for the swimmer who is focused on reaching their highest potential as an athlete as well as National Level Competition. The primary focus of this group is an intensive training, specific elite styles of technique, race strategy, as well as . 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. The Senior Team will attend meets both in and out of the State of Maine.

DRYLAND TRAINING

Dry-land training is available for Silver and Senior Team swimmers. Sessions run 30 mins, 2 days a week and is run before both group practice times. The Silver group is introduced and encouraged to attend; for the Senior Team this training is highly encouraged.