Age Group 2

From the ThunderSharks, athletes move into Age Group 2. Athletes in this group focus on continued refinement of all 4 competitive strokes, having fun, incorporate dry-land training, perfecting star/turn technique and introducing longer aerobic swimming and kicking during practice. This group begins to developing personal goal sheets, further understanding of drag forces, nutrition for athletes, perfecting underwater dolphin kick (the 5^th stroke) and underwater pullouts for breaststroke.

Required Equipment:

·       Swim Cap (optional for boys)

·       Goggles

·       Water Bottle

·       Dry-land Clothing: T-Shirt, Shorts and Tennis Shoes (Monday & Wednesday)

Age Group 2 Lead Coach: Liz Shipman

Age Group 2 Assistant Coaches: Katherine Steinberger, Jake Cooper, Kristoff Berzins, Aaron Henry

Practice Sessions: M-F, 95 Minutes, M & W 30 Minutes of Dry-land

HLA recommends a minimum of 3 practices/week and 1 meet a month in this group.

Age Group 1

Age Group 1 works closely with Age Group 2 and is the next level at HLA. Athletes in this group have the same focus points as Age Group 2 in addition to more extensive aerobic swimming and kicking sets.

HLA recommends a minimum of 3 practices/week and 1 meet a month in this group.

Required Equipment:

·       Swim Cap (optional for boys)

·       Goggles

·       Water Bottle

·       Dry-land Clothing: T-Shirt, Shorts and Tennis Shoes (Monday & Wednesday)

Age Group 1 Lead Coach: Aaron Henry

Age Group 1 Coaches: Kristoff Berzins, Katherine Steinberger, Jake Cooper and Liz Shipman

Practice Sessions: M-F, 95 Minutes, M & W 30 Minutes of Dry-land

HLA recommends a minimum of 3 practices/week and 1 meet a month in this group.