Junior Team

Swimmers must be 11 or turning 11 in the current season of Junior Team advancement. This is the highest level for pre-Senior Team swimmers. This group has the continued focus of stroke technique, while incorporating race pace training and strategy in addition to more advance aerobic training. Swimmers in this group participate in intensive dry-land training 5 days per week. Swimmers in this group have goals of scoring at the Midwestern Championship Meet, qualifying for the Midwest All-star Meet, Central Zone Championship and Region VIII Sectional Championship as they move onto the Senior and National Team.  

Required Equipment:

·       Swim Cap (optional for boys)

·       Goggles

·       Water Bottle

·       Finis Training Snorkel

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

Junior Team Coach: Erik Wiken

Practice Sessions: M-F, 90 Minutes in-water & 30 Minutes of Dry-land

HLA recommends 4-5 practices/week and 1 meet a month in this group.