Description:
The STAS Pre-Team group is composed of swimmers that are new to the
sport of swimming and are not yet able to complete all four
competitive strokes legally. Their major focus will
on technique, becoming comfortable in the
water, and mastering all four competitive strokes while having a
lot of fun. Swimmers of this age are not required to attend
any amount of practices. The goal of the STAS
Pre-Team group is to prepare athletes for the STAS Age
Group Team. This includes making sure that all swimmers can
compete at least 50 yards of each competitive stroke
legally and are prepared to spend a hour in the water during
practice. Training will also include dryland training that focuses
on improving balance and coordination in and out of the water. The
STAS Pre-Team group might not compete in meets
Focus: To maintain a fun atmosphere while
introducing the basic technique and elements of competitive
swimming.
Ages:
6 &
Under All Swimmers 6 &
Under are automatically in this level
Daily
Training: 100 minutes, 2 - 6
days / week
Practice
Times Practice
Schedules
Recommended
Practice
Attendance: 2-3 Practices per week
Recommended
Basic Swim
Lessons in the Swim School through at least the proper swim
level
Experience
or equivalent demonstrated through a swim test. Please note
that it is the desire of the STAS Coaching Staff to ensure that all swimmers have a positive
attitude with the sport of swimming. If the
coaches do not feel that
a swimmer is ready for the Team, they will refer them to a lesson
program.
Locations:
8 Lane Pool and 2
lane Pool at Rio Del Oro
Daily
Yardage: 1000 - 2000 yards /
day
Energy
Systems:
95% aerobic / 5% anaerobic
Basic
Goals: Sculling drills
Basic technique
Learn drill progressions
Improve kicking
Turn work
Develop positive attitude about
"distance"
Try "new" Gears snorkel, fins, pull buy,
kickboard, etc.
Educational
Goals: Reading
clock - intervals
Basic nutrition
Distance swimming - importance
Greater time standard awareness
Swim rules
Understand theory of drills
Promote dive and turns training
Workout rules
How to take care your gears
Dryland
Program: Introduction to stretching
Running games
Stroke simulations (out of water)
Playground Equipment
Effort over outcome
Okay to fail, Try new ideas
Give your best
Pre-race routines
Concept of positive attitude
Team pride
Recommended
Competitions:
Home Meets, USA
Swimming B/C
Required Strokes
for
Entry:
Freestyle
Required Test
Sets
to be in this
group: None
Required Time
Standards:
None
Focus
Training
Events: 25 free, 50 free, 25 back, 50 back, 25
breaststroke, 25 butterfly, & 100 IM
Focus
Competitions:
None
Commitment
Swimming should be one of many
activities for the athlete. The swimmer
Level: should
be team-oriented in terms of
spirit and attitude. Athletes are not
expected
to travel for relay-only performances.
Practice
Schedules
