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WILDCAT AQUATICS GROUP STRUCTURE
Wildcat Aquatics is organized into two levels: Age
Group swimming and Senior Swimming. It is the long-term goal of WA to move each
participant through the various levels of the Age Group program and into the
Senior program. In addition, WA swimmers will be provided with the skills
necessary to be a successful collegiate swimmer. Furthermore, we try to instill
a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime.
Age Group Objectives:
Participation - Our desire is for
athletes to participate in as many meets, practices, and social activities as
possible. Enjoyment in the sport can only be realized through involvement in
both practices and meets.
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Educational Benefits-
There is great opportunity to learn social skills such as cooperation,
communication, and independence as well as developing life-long friendships
with teammates and competitors.
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Physical & Mental Conditioning-
Swimming builds strong bodies and strong minds. Our sport develops
cardiovascular and musculoskeletal growth important to fulfilling a healthy
life.
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Development of Individual Talent- Not every swimmer can become a world-class athlete. However,
every swimmer can gain from his/her experience in the sport. Skill
improvement, time management and fun are the foremost goals of our age group
program. Racing and competing are important but not most important.
Senior Objectives:
Participation - Attendance requirements
are required for advancement and retention. Swimmers are expected to display a
high level of dedication and consistency throughout the season. Competitions may
be based on reaching time standards as well as the coach’s assessment of
readiness based on workout attendance, health, and (or) attitude.
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Educational Benefits- Senior level swimmers are expected to have a clear
understanding of training principles, and biomechanics. Senior swimming also
offers potential opportunities to attend regional and national camps through
the Athlete Development division of United States Swimming.
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Mental Conditioning- Swimmers who reach this level of our program are
undoubtedly an elite group of athletes from the standpoint of overall
physical fitness. Top mental preparedness is also a prerequisite to this
high level of competition.
Development
of Individual Talents- The goal of senior swimming is to prepare swimmers for
national and potentially, international competition. Training will be both
physically and mentally challenging each day while continuing to focus on the
enjoyment that the journey towards success offers.
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WHITE 1 |
WHITE 2 |
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Age Range |
6 - 8 |
6 - 8 |
| Practice Expectations |
2 x week |
2 x week |
| Practice Duration |
1 hour |
1 hour |
| Meet Expectations |
Home & Designated meets only |
Home & Designated meets only |
| Training Objectives |
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Previous knowledge of free
& back |
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Technique in all strokes |
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Development of turns &
starts |
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Speed for 25's & 50's |
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Games |
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Stretching |
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Knowledge in all 4 strokes & their turns |
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Introduction to racing skills |
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Broaden training methods |
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Speed work beyond 50's |
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Introduction to reading the pace clock |
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Performance of legal 100 IM |
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| Motor Objectives |
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Learn good habits |
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Recognize how correct stroke technique
feels |
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Maintaining technique while beginning to
swim fast |
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| Attitudes |
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Enjoy competitive swimming |
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Make friends |
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Learn rules |
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Be a team player |
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Learn team cheers |
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Know coaches' names |
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Follow coaches directions |
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Lancaster Aquatic Center; Univ. of KY,
Complex Drive; Lexington, KY 40506-0219
Email Address
859-327-3123 Webmaster@wildcataquatics.com |
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