DC Wave Swim Team - NPG - A060
DC Wave Swim Team - NPG @ Takoma Aquatic Center
DC Wave Swim Team - NPG @ Takoma Aquatic Center
National Prep Group
Minimum age for entry into this group is 13 years old. Athletes entering this group must display an ability to train on a more committed basis. Competition at swim meets is required in this group. The National Prep level is for athletes that are ready and able to make competitive swimming a priority in their life.
Athletes must be able to train a minimum of 10 hours per week. Morning workouts are included in practice requirements. Training at this level focuses on goal setting, visualization, and championship level competition. Long course training and dryland training are requirements at this level.
A DC Wave National Prep Athlete:
Has goals of scoring at PVS Junior Champs or Junior Olympics; competing at Senior Champs and Eastern Zone Championships
Has goals of being selected for USA Swimming Diversity Select Camps and/or Zone Select Camps
Takes responsibility for their performance by developing and executing race strategy
Demonstrates ability to balance family life, schoolwork, and swimming
Exemplifies commitment to goals to teammates, parents, and coaches
Expectations:
Exemplify qualities of a senior-level swimmer
11-month commitment
Must attend practice 5 days a week
maintains 85% practice attendance monthly
Attends all competitions designated by coaching staff
Understands and performs personal race strategies
Effectively communicate a commitment to teammates, parents, and coaches
Knows the team goals
Takes an active role in developing specific and attainable practice group goals
Qualifications
Minimum Training standards:
10 x 100 kick @1:50
8 x 100 swim non-free @1:45
8 x 100 free @ 1:30
2 x 400 IM @ 6:30
Minimum age for entry into this group is 13 years old. Athletes entering this group must display an ability to train on a more committed basis. Competition at swim meets is required in this group. The National Prep level is for athletes that are ready and able to make competitive swimming a priority in their life.
Athletes must be able to train a minimum of 10 hours per week. Morning workouts are included in practice requirements. Training at this level focuses on goal setting, visualization, and championship level competition. Long course training and dryland training are requirements at this level.
A DC Wave National Prep Athlete:
Has goals of scoring at PVS Junior Champs or Junior Olympics; competing at Senior Champs and Eastern Zone Championships
Has goals of being selected for USA Swimming Diversity Select Camps and/or Zone Select Camps
Takes responsibility for their performance by developing and executing race strategy
Demonstrates ability to balance family life, schoolwork, and swimming
Exemplifies commitment to goals to teammates, parents, and coaches
Expectations:
Exemplify qualities of a senior-level swimmer
11-month commitment
Must attend practice 5 days a week
maintains 85% practice attendance monthly
Attends all competitions designated by coaching staff
Understands and performs personal race strategies
Effectively communicate a commitment to teammates, parents, and coaches
Knows the team goals
Takes an active role in developing specific and attainable practice group goals
Qualifications
Minimum Training standards:
10 x 100 kick @1:50
8 x 100 swim non-free @1:45
8 x 100 free @ 1:30
2 x 400 IM @ 6:30
Fees
Resident
Charge When Not Billed:
Resident (Standard Fee): $425.00 = $425.00
Non-Resident
Charge When Not Billed:
Non-Resident (Standard Fee): $475.00 = $475.00