2009-2010 SHORT COURSE PRACTICE GROUPS AND SCHEDULES

ELITE - FALL SCHEDULE

This group will be by invitation only by the coaching staff.  Swimmers that participate in this group will be REQUIRED to attend 7 practices a week including dryland and weights.

Most swimmers are High School age.  Swimmers in this group will also participate in specified USA meets with events being selected by the coaching staff.  This group is design for swimmers that are committed to their growth and development of their swim careers.  If a swimmer fails to meet the practice/meet requirements they will no longer be a member of the Elite group.  Elite group will run during the fall portion of the season and resume after the completion of the High School swim season.

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

October 17^th-18^th – CCS Age Group & Open @ C.T. Branin Nat.

November 1^st – HS Tune-up @ Cleveland State University

November 20^th-22^nd – Mark Braun Invitation @ CSU – *Cuts required.

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Paddles, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

SENIOR - FALL SCHEDULE

High School age swimmers.  This group will run from September through the beginning of the HS Varsity season in early November.  Senior group swimmers will also be able to practice after their HS season is complete in February and are expected to swim at a USA Championship meet in March.

Swimmer in Senior group are REQUIRED to attend 5 practice a week.

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

October 17^th-18^th – CCS Age Group & Open @ C.T. Branin Nat.

November 1^st – HS Tune-up @ Cleveland State University

November 20^th-22^nd – Mark Braun Invitation @ CSU – *Cuts required.

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Paddles, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

GOLD GROUP

Gold is HEAT’s elite level age group. These swimmers are highly committed and attend practices regularly. Their training will consist of fine tuning their stroke mechanics and racing strategies. Practices will also focus on endurance training to help reach maximum potential in all events. Most swimmers in this group should have NAG “A” times in all four strokes. Admittance in this group must be approved by the head coach and swimmer not attending practices and meets will be removed.

Swimmer in Gold group are REQUIRED to attend 6 practice a week.

GOLD - FALL SCHEDULE

GOLD - WINTER SCHEDULE

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

October 17^th-18^th – CCS Age Group & Open @ C.T. Branin Nat.

November 20^th-22^nd – Mark Braun Invitation @ CSU – *Cuts required.

December 4^th – 6^th – Shaker Shark Invitations @ CSU

January 16^th – 17^th – Age Group Showdown @ Lakewood HS

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Paddles, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

SILVER GROUP

Advanced level age group swimmers.  This group is comprised of mostly but not limited to swimmers 12-14 year olds.  Practices are designed for more intense training but still with focus on stroke development and learning racing strategies. Swimmers in this group should have achieved NAG “B” – “BB” Times Standards.

Swimmers in Silver group are REQUIRED to attend 5 practices a week.

SILVER – FALL SCHEDULE

SILVER – WINTER SCHEDULE

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

October 17^th-18^th – CCS Age Group & Open @ C.T. Branin Nat.

November 7^th – 8^th – Odd Age Meet @ Strongsville Rec. Center

December 4^th – 6^th – Shaker Shark Invitations @ CSU

January 16^th – 17^th – Age Group Showdown @ Lakewood HS

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Paddles, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

BRONZE GROUP

Bronze group is comprised of mostly but not limited to swimmers 10-14 year olds.  Bronze swimmers will start to learn racing strategies and be introduced into more endurance training.  Swimmers in this group should have NAG “B” Time Standards in all 4 strokes.

Swimmers in Bronze group are REQUIRED to attend 4 practices a week.

BRONZE - FALL SCHEDULE

THURSDAY’S PRACTICE AT ROOSEVELT LOCATION

BRONZE - WINTER SCHEDULE

THURSDAY’S PRACTICE AT ROOSEVELT LOCATION

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

October 17^th-18^th – CCS Age Group & Open @ C.T. Branin Nat.

November 7^th – 8^th – Odd Age Meet @ Strongsville Rec. Center

December 4^th – 6^th – Shaker Shark Invitations @ CSU

January 16^th – 17^th – Age Group Showdown @ Lakewood HS

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Paddles, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

BLUE GROUP

Blue swimmers continue to build endurance with continued focus on stroke technique. Practices will be geared towards skills and fundamental development and also begin to learn proper racing strategies.

Swimmers in Blue group are REQUIRED to attend 3 practices a week.

BLUE – FALL SCHEDULE

MONDAY’S PRACTICE AT ROOSEVELT LOCATION

BLUE – WINTER SCHEDULE

MONDAY’S PRACTICE AT ROOSEVELT LOCATION

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

November 7^th – 8^th – Odd Age Meet @ Strongsville Rec. Center

December 4^th – 6^th – Shaker Shark Invitations @ CSU

January 30^th – 31^st – Stars Snowflake – Own Age @ Solon HS

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 21^st – 8 and Under Champs @ Youngstown State – Must have legal time in evnts

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

WHITE – FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE

White group swimmers start to build endurance with continued focus on stroke technique. Practices will be geared towards skills and fundamental development. White group swimmers should be able to swim all 4 strokes legally for at least 25 yards.  

Swimmers in White group are expected to attend 3 practices a week .

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

November 15^th – Fall Breakout Meet @ Solon HS

December 13^th – Winter Breakout Meet @ Twinsburg Rec. Center

January 23^rd – HEAT 10 and Under meet @ Kent Roosevelt HS

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 21^st – 8 and Under Champs @ Youngstown State – Must have legal time in evnts

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

RED – FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE

Red group swimmers are generally new to USA swimming and need to develop proper stroke technique. These swimmers will focus solely on stroke technique along with learning starts, turns, and finishes.   Swimmers should have passed at least Level IV of ARC swim lessons or equivalent to join.

Swimmers in Red group are expected to attend 2 practices a week.

WEDNESDAY PRACTICE AT ROOSEVELT LOCATION

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

November 15^th – Fall Breakout Meet @ Solon HS

December 13^th – Winter Breakout Meet @ Twinsburg Rec. Center

January 23^rd – HEAT 10 and Under meet @ Kent Roosevelt HS

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 21^st – 8 and Under Champs @ Youngstown State – Must have legal time in evnts

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.

GREEN – FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE

Green group swimmers will practice in the morning before school and is designed for but not limited to kids in 4^th and 5^th grade attending Eastwoods Elementary School.  This is for swimmers who might have some summer league experience and would like to develop better technique on all 4 strokes.

Swimmers in Green group are expected to attend 3 practices a week.

Coaches will assign groups for each swimmer to practice with during the winter holiday break

MANDATORY MEET REQUIREMENTS

November 15^th – Fall Breakout Meet @ Solon HS

December 13^th – Winter Breakout Meet @ Twinsburg Rec. Center

January 23^rd – HEAT 10 and Under meet @ Kent Roosevelt HS

Lake Erie Championship Meets

All swimmers must attend at least one of the following

February 21^st – 8 and Under Champs @ Youngstown State – Must have legal time in evnts

February 28^th – Bronze Champs @ U. of Akron Slower than “B” Time Standards

March 5^th-7^th – Silver Champs @ U. of Akron.  “B” – “A” Time Standards

March 12^th-14^th - Gold Champs @ CSU.  “A” Time Standards

Required practice equipment:

·  Fins, Snorkel, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle.

·  All 10 and over boys mush wear a drag suit.

·  Caps for girls are required, optional for boys.