2007-2008 Practice Schedule
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Please see the explanation of the individual training groups below. All practices are at the Mt. Laurel YMCA facility, with the exception of two Monday sessions
GROUP 1 15-18 Yrs.
GROUP 2 13-14 Yrs.
GROUP 3 11-12 Yrs.
GROUP 4 10 & Under
Monday 6:15-9:00 PM On deck 4:00 PM
Swim 4:15-5:45 PM
Riverfront
On deck 5:30 PM
Swim 5:45-6:45 PM
Riverfront
OFF Tuesday 6:15-9:00 PM 3:45-5:30 PM 3:45-5:30 PM 4:45-6:00 PM 8-U only
Wednesday OFF 6:30-9:00 PM 7:45-9:00 PM 6:45-8:00 PM 9&10 only
Thursday 3:15-6:00 PM On deck 5:00 PM
Swim 5:30-6:45 PM
OFF On deck 6:15 PM
Swim 6:30-7:30 PM
ALL
Friday 3:15-5:15 PM 4:45-6:15 PM 4:45-6:15 PM 6:00-7:15 PM ALL
Saturday 5:15-7:30 AM 5:15-7:30 AM
(Coach Bill Invite)
OFF OFF Sunday 6:45-9:00 AM OFF OFF OFF Please note: Times are subject to change!
TRAINING GROUPS
Group IV is for our 10 and under swimmers who show proficiency in the four competitive strokes. Stroke instruction, technique, starts and turns are emphasized along with a basic conditioning program. The group meets three times per week.
Group III is specialized training for 11-12 year olds. Proper stroke technique continues and dry-land conditioning is introduced, along with basic training skills. They meet four times per week.
Group II is for the swimmer, 13-14, who is serious about training and commitment. Dry-land training continues and weight training is introduced. This group meets six times per week.
Group I is for high school age swimmers who are committed to training hard and growing together as a group. Technique work continues as well as a high level of set training and conditioning including extensive dry-land and weight training.
National Team is the Y' s highest level of training. Along with all of what Group I does, a serious commitment in terms of attendance, training intensity and meet participation is required. Workouts may include before school dry-land or weight work as well as required morning workouts.