L-Y SWIMMING TRAINING GROUPS

TRAINING GROUPS

Senior: The Elite of the Elite. This group’s training goals are to compete at the Sectional and National level, both YMCA and USAS. For the serious 13 and older swimmer who has made a commitment to the sport, with practices held twice a day. Skills necessary to compete at the top level are emphasized, including racing strategies, goal setting, dryland training, attention to nutrition, and a weight lifting program designed to complement their training in the water.

Monthly fee: $100      each additional swimmer $85

Mon. thru Thursday  3:45-6:15pm downtown Y; Friday  4-6PM Jamerson Y; Monday 5:30-7AM downtown Y; Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-7AM Jamerson Y; Saturday 7:00-9:30AM Jamerson Y

Pre-senior: The highest level of Age Group Swimming, this group is offered practice 6 times a week for 2 to 2 1/2 hours each practice. This group is designed for the dedicated 11-18 year old swimmer who strives to compete on the state and regional level in their age group. While swimmers are encouraged to make 100% of the workouts swimmers should realize that if they are not averaging 5 workouts a week they will fall behind the training parameters of the group. The Pre-senior swimmers goals should be to develop the necessary skills and strengths to move in to the Senior Group.

Monthly fee: $75       each additional swimmer $60

Mon. thru Thurs 3:45-6:15pm downtown Y;  Friday 4-6PM Jamerson Y; Saturday 7:00-9:00AM Jamerson Y

Platinum Group:  This is a transitional group that is available by INVITATION ONLY.

Gold Group: This group is for swimmers aging from 9-19. This broad ranging group includes young swimmers who are looking to progress to the next level, as well as older swimmers who may just want to stay in shape for high school and summer swimming. This group meets Monday-Thursday for 1 1/2 hours, with swimmers encouraged to attend three practices a week. Older swimmers are offered a dryland program in addition to their time in the pool. Swimmers are also encouraged to attend Stroke School. Racing skills, stroke mechanics, general endurance, and FUN are all emphasized at this level. The training for this group will give the swimmer a chance to successfully move forward on the developmental ladder of swimming.

Monthly fee: $60     each additional swimmer $50

Monday thru Thursday, 4:00-5:30PM Jamerson Y

Blue Group: This group is where it all begins. Swimmers 6 and up are welcome who have knowledge of at least two strokes. Practices are held twice a week for an hour each practice, plus an hour stroke school on Saturday. Emphasis is on learning to enjoy the sport and the proper mechanics that will enhance the long term development of the swimmer.

Monthly fee: $50     each additional swimmer $40

Monday thru Thursday, you may choose any TWO days to attend, 4:00-5:00PM    Jamerson Y

Stroke School: Held on Saturdays for those LY swimmers who need special help with certain skills. Detailed instruction in certain strokes, help learning particular skills such as turns and starts, or focus on drills to improve mechanics will all be part of this hour long session. All Gold and Blue Group Swimmers are encouraged to attend with coaches notifying other swimmers to attend if they can benefit from the skills to be taught that day.

FREE to all LY Swim Team Members.   Saturday 9:30-10:30 AM Jamerson Y  

Additional fees: All members of a USAS team must pay an annual membership fee. This fee is $75  and includes LY swimming registration and the USAS required insurance. A fundraising commitment of $220 per family is required with 50% of all funds raised beyond the commitment level going directly to reduce swimmer dues.  All swimmers  must be Y members. Both single and family memberships are available.