Silver I is our first intermediate training group. This program is designed for swimmers ages 8 and older. Stroke development and refinement continue in this group. In addition, swimmers begin to learn about endurance and Individual Medley (IM) based training. Swimmers must be able to swim all four strokes legally with turns. They must also be able to demonstrate a racing dive off the blocks.
Silver I also introduces interval training and race planning. Within this training group, swimmers will begin to refine their stroke technique skills and start competing more frequently.
In Silver I there is continued use of team building exercises as well as goal charts to monitor each swimmer's personal progress.
Swimmers in Silver I are expected to participate in all ESSL TEAM MEETS as well as all home USS Meets. Swimmers are required to attend at least one away USS Meet per season.
Silver I practices five (5) times per week. Practices are held Monday-Friday, 6:00-7:30 PM. Swimmers are encouraged to attend practice at least three (3) times per week.
SILVER I REQUIREMENTS AND GOALS
Silver II is our second intermediate training group. This program is specifically for swimmers ages 10 and older. Silver II swimmers must proficiently perform all four competitive strokes as well as the corresponding starts, turns and finishes. The focus of this level includes continued stroke refinement and endurance training for all four strokes.
Interval training and race planning will also continue in Silver II. Swimmers will perfect racing skills and compete regularly.
In Silver II there is continued use of team building exercises as well as goal charts to monitor each swimmer's personal progress. In this level we introduce goal setting, which helps each swimmer identify their personal goals for each season.
Swimmers in the Silver II group are expected to participate in all ESSL TEAM MEETS as well as all home USS Meets. Swimmers are required to attend at least 2 away USS Meets and 1 Championship Meet each season.
Silver II practices five (5) times per week. Practices are held Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM. Swimmers are encouraged to practice at least four (4) times per week.
SILVER II REQUIREMENTS AND GOALS
