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PRE-COMPETITIVE GROUP I - $50/month
A new training group within Pearland Aquatics. This group will focus on the development of the four competitive strokes, turns, and starts. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yd freestyle and backstroke. This group is for swimmers ages 6-10.
PRE-COMPETITIVE GROUP II - $80/month
Pre-Comp II will continue to focus on the development of the four competitive strokes, turns, and starts with the goal of transitioning into a competitive group within Pearland Aquatics. Pre-comp II will also introduce basic training and competition concepts. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yd freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke kick, and butterfly kick. This group is for swimmers ages 8-11.
RED GROUP - $80/month
Swimmers in this group are taught a solid foundation of technique for future swimming success. Practices are offered three days per week for one hour per sessions. There is no attendance requirement for the Red group. Advancement to the Blue group is determined by the coach. Minimum age for the Red group is 6 years old.
BLUE GROUP - $85/month
Swimmers in this group are taught a solid foundation of technique for future swimming success. Blue group swimmers practice three days per week for 1 1/4 hours per session. Blue group swimmers are expected to participate in 2 days of competition every 4 weeks. Advancement to the Bronze group is determined by the coach. There is no attendance requirement for the Blue group. Blue group swimmers are generally 8-11 years old.
BRONZE I GROUP - $100/month
Swimmers in Bronze I are introduced to basic training techniques and a dry-land training program. Swimmers practice 4 days/week for 1 3/4 hours per practice session. There is no monthly attendance requirement for Bronze I, however, regular attendance is highly encouraged. Bronze I swimmers are expected to participate in 2 days of competition every 4 weeks. Ages range from 8-12 years old. Advancement to the Bronze II minimums: 80% attendance over four continuous months, six film sessions with the coaching staff, coach specified time standards, and coaching staff approval.
BRONZE II GROUP - $110/month
Swimmers in Bronze II work to develop more rigorous training techniques and dry-land training. Bronze II swimmers practice 5 days/week. Practice sessions range between 1.5 and 2 hours per session, including Saturdays. The minimum monthly attendance requirement is 80%. Bronze II swimmers are expected to participate in 2 days of competition every 4 weeks. Swimmers in Bronze II usually range in age from 9-12 years old. Advancement to the Silver group minimums: 85% attendance over four continuous months, six film sessions with the coaching staff, coach specified time standards, and coaching staff approval.All absences should be communicated to the coach. Additional details regarding excused absences, unexcused absences, late practice arrival and early practice departure are below**
SILVER GROUP - $120/month
Silver swimmers have a solid stroke foundation and are introduced to rigorous training and race strategy. Athletes at this level are steered toward qualifying and participating in the Gulf Championship and state age group championship (TAGS) meets. Workouts for the Silver Group are offered 5 days/week for 2.5 hours per session, including Saturdays. These swimmers are expected to prioritize and participate in all scheduled practices and meets throughout both short course and long course seasons. Silver group swimmers are expected to participate in 2 days of competition every 4 weeks. The minimum monthly attendance expectation is 85%. They usually range from 10-14 years of age. Advancement to the Gold group minimums: 90% attendance over six continuous months, six film sessions with the coaching staff, coach specified time standards, and coaching staff approval. All absences should be communicated to the coach. Additional details regarding excused absences, unexcused absences, late practice arrival and early practice departure are below**
PEAK TRAINING GROUP - $100/month
Training group swimmers have a solid stroke foundation and are introduced to more rigorous training and race strategy. Workouts for the PEAK training group are offered four days/week, including Saturdays. The group has a 50% attendance expectation to accommodate swimmers with other activities and interests. Swimmers are expected to attend two meets/season, and range from 12-18 years of age.
GOLD GROUP - $135/month
Gold swimmers are well versed in technique and strategy, with a skill level commensurate with “A” standard times and competition at the Gulf “Elite” level. Athletes in Gold group are steered toward qualifying and participating at the state, sectional, and junior national levels. Workouts for the Gold Group are offered 6 days/week for 2.5 hours each day. 3-hour Saturday practices are included. Gold swimmers are required to prioritize and participate in all assigned practices and meets. The minimum monthly attendance expectation is 90%. Ages typically 14-18. All absences should be communicated to the coach. Additional details regarding excused absences, unexcused absences, late practice arrival and early practice departure are below**
MASTERS GROUP - $60/month
The goal of the Masters group is to help swimmers 18 years and older to improve fitness and/or train for specific goals, and offer active support for a healthy lifestyle. Practices are offered four days a week and are supervised by one of the PEAK coaches. Swimmers entering the Masters group are expected to be able to swim four 25 yard laps without stopping. Masters swimmers are ncouraged to compete in local and regional USMS meets.
**Attendance for groups with practice expectations (Gold, Silver & Bronze II)
The following are considered excused absences for training groups with practice expectations: Gold, Silver and Bronze II.
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Medical situations or illnesses (verified by doctor’s note or school attendance record)
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High School swimming competition
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High School swim team members in the Gold group should meet with their High School swim coaches to determine which High School meets are mandatory and which are optional. Swimmers should plan to attend PEAK practice on the dates of optional High School meets to maintain continuity of their PEAK training.
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Family illness/death
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Training pool closure
The following are considered unexcused absences for the Silver and Gold groups.
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Summer league practice
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Summer league meets
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High School swimming practice
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High School water polo practice
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High School water polo games
Late Arrivals and Early Departures from Practice for Bronze II, Silver and Gold Group
Swimmers in Bronze II, Silver and Gold have very specific pre-training dry land and warm-up routines as well as end-of-practice cool down sessions. These pre- and post-training activities are critical to athlete conditioning and minimizing the chances of injury.
If a swimmer arrives more than 20 minutes late to practice, it is at the coach’s discretion whether the swimmer will be allowed to participate in the practice session. If the swimmer is not allowed to practice, it will be at the coach’s discretion, based on his/her conversation with the swimmer, whether the missed practice will be considered excused or unexcused.
Additionally, leaving practice early may result in that practice session being counted as an absence. Again, it will be at the coach’s discretion, based on his/her conversation with the swimmer and whether the practice will be considered an excused or unexcused absence.
Communication is the key in these situations! It is very important for swimmers in these training groups to communicate with their coaches about late arrivals or early departures. Whenever possible, late arrivals and early departures should be communicated to the coach in advance so he/she can let the swimmer know whether or not they should come to practice and/or if the practice will be counted as excused or unexcused.
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