Seasonal Swim Team
(Developmental Competitive Groups- previously named "Swim School")
Introduction to Crawfish Aquatics Clinic-- Try Us Out Week, Fall 2011- HERE
Fall Season begins August 22!
Registration for fall season will open week of July 18.
Current Practice Schedule for the Fall
8 & U- 4:30-5:20
9-13- 5:30-6:45
Developmental Competitive Groups
The Seasonal Swim Team is a developmental, competitive swim team program forages 5 to 13 years (different practice groups based on age/skills). Offered year round with the option of seasonal participation or year round participation, these groups serve as introductory groups to competitive USA Swimming. Most swimmers will begin here to develop base skills necessary to moving into a more advanced training-based group and practice groups are broken up by incoming skills- from those swimmers meeting the minimum starting skills for swim team (25 yards freestyle, backstroke) to swimmers that have participated in summer league/ middle school/ high school that have learned all 4 competitive strokes. Swimmers move into the advanced competitive groups per coach placement, typically following minimum of one season in a Developmental Competitive group (depending on age and incoming skill/experience level).
Practice Groups maintain a low swimmer to coach ratio and focus on basic to advanced stroke technique, develops competition skills and serves as an introductory program to the advanced competitive program. Practice time will be dedicated to skill improvement, drills, aerobic development, knowledge of competitive rules and fun. The coaches follow daily practice plans and progress through a system of drills/techniques for ultimate stroke development of all four competitive strokes. Swimmers will also gain greater competitive experience, learn about racing, and become more aware of swimming times and goals.
2 & 4 day practice options are available- great for children involved in multiple sports! Swimmers in this group are part of the competitive swim team and have meet opportunities at our home pool and local competitions throughout the year (swimmers are not required to swim in meets).
Practice Group Assignments & Required Skills for Registering:
There are 3 practice groups, based on skill level, at each age group/practice time slot (coaches will assign swimmers to specific practice group once season begins).
Minimum Skills Level required to begin this program (with the beginner level practice group):
**skills performed without assistance from an instructor
- freestyle with breathing for 25 yards (face in and body position horizontal to water)
- kicking on back for 25 yards (body position horizontal to water)
Seasonal Swim Team is offered througout the year in three seasons: Fall Season (August–December), Spring Season(January–May), and Summer Season (June and July). In the Fall and Spring, Practice Groups are set up on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday or Monday-Thursday option with additional Friday Clinics scheduled throughout each semester. During the Summer, practices are held Mon, Tues, Wed afternoons.
Fall Season Dates: August 22 - December 8
*Practice will not be held the following dates:
-Monday, September 5 (Labor Day)
-Wed/Thurs, November 23-24 (Thanksgiving)
Practice Groups:
2 day option- M/W, T/Th or 4 day option- Mon-Thurs
4:30-5:20PM- 5-8yrs
5:30-6:45PM- 9-13yrs
Swim Meets:
While swim meets are optional for swimmers in the the Developmental Competitive track, we would like to see all swimmers take part as this is a great way to demonstrate skills and to assess progression throughout the season.
Swimmers sign up for meets on the Meets Bulletin Board or by emailing the office; additional meet information in weekly E-News email & website.
There are several meet opportunities at Crawfish Aquatics
(Full Meet Schedule for late fall will be confirmed Sept 26 following the LA Swimming Meeting)
-September 17- Team Intrasquad Meet and Social
-October 15-16- CA Fall Invitational
-November 12- CA One Day Meet
