Group

Qualification

Objective

Gator

All Ages

Placement by Head Coach

Must be able to swim

1 lap freestyle and kick

1 lap on back

Registered with USA

Swimming

Current on dues

Basic Swim

Instruction

1-2 meets/year

Move up to Pre-Jr

Group

Pre-Junior

All Ages

Placement by Head Coach

Registered with USA

Swimming

Current on Dues

Intermediate swim

Instruction

1-4 meets/year

Move to Jr Group

 

Junior

All Ages

Placement by Head Coach

Registered with USA

Swimming

Current on dues

Intermediate swim

Instruction

2-10 meets/year

Goal : Qualify for JO’s

Move up to Pre-Sr group

Pre-Senior

Over 10 years

Placement by Head Coach

Registered with USA Swimming

Current on dues

More advanced swim instruction

4-12 meets /year

Goal : Qualify for JO’s or Far Westerns

Move up to Sr group

Senior

Over 13 years

Placement by Head Coach

Registered with USA Swimming

Current on dues

Advanced swim instruction

6-12 meets/year

Goal: qualify for JO’s and Far Westerns

Varsity

High School Age

(9th Grade or older)

Registered with USA Swimming

Current on dues

Swim instruction

And maintenance

Maintain year round swimmers when they do other school sports/activities

Encourage Meets when possible

Masters

Over 18 years old

Registered with US Master’s Swimming

Swim instruction and fitness

Improve Health and fitness

If your swimmer is unable to complete the above requirement during the try-out, your checks and packet will be returned to you. Your swimmer(s) are welcome to try out again after lessons from another program.