VAC Swim Team:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Masters
Open Water

Pre-competitive:
Introduction to
Competitive Swimming


Training:
Leadership Development
Goals & Objectives
Age-group Swimming
Off-Island Practice
Safety
Ready for Competition?
Meets Should be Fun
Support your Athlete
College Scholarships

Resources:
Mental Toolbox
Feed that Body Right!
Nutrition Tracker
Dietary Suppliments
Athlete Tips
Stroke Clinics
10 Commandments

Club Events:
Cross Sound Swim
Award BBQ & Swim
Open Water
Fun Meets
Clinics
Appreciation Awards
Splashdowns

“Age group swimming builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of good physical and mental health by teaching time management, self-discipline and healthy fitness habits.”
Level 4
Objective:
Through continued drills and interval training, swimmers focus on building stamina and endurance, and meeting time based goals. Athletes are expected to be swimming over 12,500 yards per week.

Age & Entry:
Coach recommendation.


Description:
This is an level where swimmers times and drill proficiency are a pre-requisite. Swimmers will:

  • Take their potential seriously
  • Take responsibility for their attitude and performance
  • Continue to advance their skill level in the four competitive strokes, and associated turns, starts and pull-outs
  • Accomplish the IM and relays
  • Achieve time-based goals
  • Emphasis on interval training and drills
  • Train with the clock to attain meet entry requirements.
  • Continue to develop dry land stretching and exercises, with an optional dryland strength training schedule
  • Strive for an even higher stability and efficiency in the water
  • Demonstrate team cohesion and leadership
  • Mandatory swim meet attendance


Advancement:
Recommendation of coaches.
 

TRAINING TIPS!
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