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WAVES Practice Squads

Making progress is what keeps swimmers in the sport. Make sure your athlete practices frequently enough to improve.

 

 
Novice
$50 per month
Having fun and participation.
General development of all four competitive strokes and turns.
Introduction to competition in short, fun, local meets.
4 practices per week are regularly scheduled
Coach: Michelle Bos
Typical ages
7-10
Junior
$85 per month
Learning how to train.
Improvement of all four competitive strokes.
With 3 or more "BB" times, swimmers compete in USAS meets.
6 practices per week are offered.
Recommended attendance 11-older: 6 practices per week
Recommended attendance 10-under: 5 practices per week
Coaches: Heather Fort, Michelle Bos
Typical ages
9-13
Transition
$90 per month
Learning how to train.
Refinement of skills.
With 3 or more "BB" times, swimmers compete in USAS meets.
6 practices per week are scheduled
Recommended attendance: all practices
Coach: Scott Clegg
Typical ages
11-16
Performance 2012
$100-$120
per month
High performance training.
Refinement of skills.
Team goals are in long course competition.
Competes when well prepared and as recommended by coach.
5 to 10 practices per week are scheduled (varies with phase of season)
Coaches: Charles Yourd, Cory Thomas
Typical ages
12-18