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Pre-Competitive Groups GR, GR2, OW White

Pre-Competitive Groups GR, GR2, OW White

Grassroots - 1 -

Pre-Competitive Groups GR, GR2, OW White : Grassroots - 1 -

Grassroots 1

It's a twice-weekly training program designed specifically for new swimmers who are already able to swim a length without assistance.

Pre-requisites:

completion of Stage 3 HSA (Hyack Swim Academy program) – or passed Swimmer 6.

**Please note that the pre-requisites are for reference only; swimmers will be put into an appropriate group following their assessment.

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:
1. Attend all practices.
2. Attend as many of the stroke camps, Micro and Mini-meets, and social events as possible.
3. Have Fun!

Parents’ Commitment:
1. Arrange to have your swimmer attend all practices and as many of the other offered camps and events as possible.
2. Contact your coach to let them know if your swimmer may miss a practice or event.
3. Stay informed by reading and responding to: emails, website, and as always talking with your child’s coach.

Team Gear and Equipment Requirements:
Practice: Swimsuit (boys – jammers or briefs recommended), goggles, cap (especially girls with long hair).
Competition: Hyack Team Suit recommended, Hyack Team T-shirt, Hyack Cap

Grassroots - 2 -

Pre-Competitive Groups GR, GR2, OW White : Grassroots - 2 -

Grassroots 2

This is is for swimmers capable of completing to multiple lengths. Our objective for the swimmers in these groups is ensure they learn about the basics swimming while HAVING FUN.

Pre-requisites:
completion of Stage 3 HSA (Hyack Swim Academy program) – or passed Swimmer 8 / Ranger Patrol.
**Please note that the pre-requisites are for reference only; swimmers will be put into an appropriate group following their assessment.

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:
1. Attend all practices.
2. Attend as many of the stroke camps, Micro and Mini-meets, and social events as possible.
3. Have Fun!

Team Gear and Equipment Requirements:
Practice: Swimsuit (boys – jammers or briefs recommended), goggles, cap (especially girls with long hair).
Competition: Hyack Team Suit recommended, Hyack Team T-shirt, Hyack Cap

Olympic Way White

Pre-Competitive Groups GR, GR2, OW White : Olympic Way White

Olympic Way White

This is the 3rd level of programming in our swim club. Here, swimmers are able to swim the freestyle and backstroke fairly well and they also are in the process of refining the breaststroke and learning the butterfly swim strokes. The main focus in this level is developing the swimmer's ability to swim the four competitive strokes to a level where they can demonstrate basic proper stroke mechanics. The concept of training is introduced at this level where they begin to use training aids such as kick boards and pull-buoys to assist in their physical development.

Our objective for the swimmers in this group is to continue the FUN aspect in every practice session started at the grassroots level. We also advance each swimmer's stroke technique, swimming speed, and overall fitness.

Pre-requisites:

completion of Stage 3 or passed Swimmer 9 / Star Patrol.
Advancement from the Grassroots 2 program
or an assessment from the Hyack coach

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:

Attend all practices.
Attend as many of the stroke camps, Swim with the Stars, Mini-meets, and social events as possible.
Have Fun!
to move to OW Black 4:15 200 IM

Parents’ Commitment:

Arrange to have your swimmer attend all practices and as many of the other offered camps and events as possible.
Contact your coach to let them know if your swimmer may miss a practice or event.
Stay informed by reading and responding to: website, bulletin board, and as always talking with your child’s coach.
Parent Volunteer Requirement starts. Assist with timing at mini-meets, get involved with other events through the year.

Team Gear and Equipment Requirements:
Practice: Swimsuit (boys – jammers or brief, no shorts), goggles, cap (especially girls with long hair), flippers, athletic shoes and clothes for the fall and spring.
Competition: Hyack Team Suit, Hyack Team T-shirt, Hyack Cap.

Practice Info:
3 x per week (15 minutes dry-land, 60 minutes in water)
Special camps, meets, and social events are offered. Please show up 15 minutes in advance of all practice times for activation unless that day's practice starts with a dry-land practice.

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Volunteer Terms
Swimmer code of conduct
Hyack Swim Club Parent Agreement Policy