**This is a SPLIT GROUP between swimmers ready for Development 2 or Development 3. If your swimmer is in either of these levels and wants to change to the Development 2/3 program for the Monday/Wednesday schedule, please contact Coach Olivia to see if they would be a good fit.
Requirement: 25m (Development 2) or 50m (Development 3) of each stroke (has a basic concept of all four strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle)
Goal: Attend at least 3-4 Jamborees from September to April.
Focus *Development 2*: The FUNdamentals and basic movements / orientation ability needed for swimming skills (arm action, sculling, breathing, etc). Introduction to legal competitive turns and diving.
- Streamlining – propulsion
- Coordinated movements of all 4 strokes strokes
- Basic Dives
- Introduction to different turn skills
- Working on 50m swims in all 4 strokes
Focus *Development 3*: FUNdamentals and improving reaction/rhythm, as well as increasing endurance for all four strokes. Advanced dives and turns are also covered. When swimmers complete Stage 3, they have learned to swim well.
- Major focus – breathing and stroke timing
- Stroke Improvement – fly, back, breast, free
- Advanced turn skills
- Advanced diving skills
- Working on 100 I.M. (Individual Medley)
Season Duration *Both Development 2 & 3*: September through April. Continuation Option for May/June.
