Excel
The growth stage of development further shapes the foundation for long-term The Excel level of development offers swimmers with exceptional skills, a background of work ethic, an attitude toward the pursuit of excellence, and maturity a path to age group swimming success at the highest levels in USA Swimming. Programs at this level provide the progression of skills and fitness goals appropriate for each swimmer's age and maturity. success. Athletes in these programs will learn advanced swimming skills and added fitness training for completing longer distances and swimming more efficiently (faster). Swimmers in this stage are encouraged to foster the habits of excellent work ethic, the love of learning, and being one's best in all they pursue.
Each group in these programs have specific requirements, including coach recommendations based on skills, fitness, and commitment to regular practices, competitions, and other team events.
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Age Swimmers 9 to 12 years old (as of January 1).
Competence Efficient skills in all 4 competitive strokes including the ability to maintain form for a 200 IM and 500 Free. Swimmers entering this program should compete in the 200IM and 200 Free under the designated time requirements.
Expectations Background in competitive swimming and ability to maintain focus and work through 90 min practices. Following a pace clock and understanding interval training is also required prior to entering this program.
Competitive Aspirations Swim meets will be offered about every 4-6 weeks. We expect swimmers in the Age Group Champs 1 Program to attend competitions regularly.
Commitment Requirements We require attending at least 4 practices plus 2 dry land practices per week to progress within the program. Coaches will track attendance to keep every swimmer accountable.
Age Group Champs 1 is an 11-month program.
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Age Swimmers 11 to 14 years old (as of January 1).
Competence Swimmers in the Age Group Champs 2 Program must complete the entrance training required sets consistently and with exceptional form throughout. Swimmers in this program should also have an IMX score to show that they can train towards all 4 competitive strokes.
Expectations Swimmers should have a background in competitive swimming and are expected to attend competitions that are recommended by their coach and commit to swimming with OCCS as a primary sport throughout the duration of the season.
Competitive Aspirations Swim meets will be offered about every 4-6 weeks. We expect swimmers to the Age Group Champs 2 Program to attend competitions regularly.
Commitment Requirements We require attending at least 5 plus 2 dry land practices per week to progress within the program. Coaches will track attendance to keep every swimmer accountable.
Age Group Champs 2 is an 11-month program.
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Age Swimmers 13 to 15 years old (as of January 1).
Competence Exceptional skills in all 4 competitive strokes including the ability to maintain form and technique for a 400 Individual Medley and a 1,000 Free.
Expectations Swimmers in this program should have a background in competitive swimming and should have an IMX score to show that they can train towards all four competitive strokes.
Competitive Aspirations Swim meets will be offered about every 4-6 weeks. We expect swimmers to attend competitions regularly.
Commitment Requirements We require attending at least 80% of practices to progress within the program. Coaches will track attendance to keep every swimmer accountable.
Pre National is an 11-month program.
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