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This is a competitive training group designed to prepare swimmers for AA and Zone levels of competition. The emphasis will be on introducing and mastering the basics of the following skills necessary to be successful competitive swimmers - training etiquette, advanced stroke mechanics, training and race strategies, goal setting, proper nutrition, and mental preparation. Swimmers will participate in a dryland program to help develop core body strength and coordination.
Practice Attendance
Swimmers in the White group are encouraged to attend 4 out of 5 practices offered per week. Athletes who fail to meet this standard should not expect for continual improvements.
Meet Attendance
Swimmers are expected to participate in at least 3 YMCA meets during the short-course season in addition to all USA Swimming meets recommended by the group coach. Swimmers are also expected to attend the highest-level championship meet they qualify for at the end of both the short and long-course seasons. Short-course championship meets for the White group are the SWYSL “A” “AA”, Great Lake YMCA Zone, and YMCA National Championships. Long-course championship meets for the White group are the SWYSL Summer Championships and YMCA Long Course National Championship.
Goals of the White Group
To be considered for placement into Age Group, swimmers should be able to complete all of the following:
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Achieve AA time standard in at least 2 different events
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Display consistent practice attendance habits (4 out of 5 practices offered per week)
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Display a motivation to train and compete in all strokes/distances at the highest level possible
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Display a proven ability to maintain a positive attitude and focus during workout and has an understanding of how their actions affect their teammates
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Understand and demonstrate the YMCA’s 4 core character values
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Display a commitment to attending all meets recommended by the group coach
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Demonstrate a basic understanding of goal setting skills
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