Practice Group Descriptions
2025-2026 Season
Beginner 1 - Passed ARC Level 3. Knows freestyle with rhythmic breathing and backstroke. At least 1 meet and Championships are encouraged. Swimmer is able to change in the locker rooms on their own.
Beginner 2 - Meets all Beginner 1 standards. Knows three strokes, including freestyle and backstroke. Has completed the USA Swimming diving progression. At least 1 meet and Championships are encouraged.
Age Group 1 - Meets all Beginner 2 standards. Has all four legal strokes. At least 2 meets and Championships are encouraged.
Age Group 2 - Meets all Age Group 1 standards. Age appropriate. The swimmer has 11-12 3 B cuts (at least one 100). At least 4 meets are required plus Championships.
Pre-Senior - Coaches Discretion. Meets all Age Group 2 standards. 6 Meets required plus Championships.
Senior - Coaches discretion. Mostly High School swimmers and/or has a Sectional cut. Meet Requirement: Meets recommended by coaches.
The above is an outline and may be adjusted based on the competitive needs of the team and coaches’ discretion of practice effort and attendance.
Updated 07.29.25
