Swim Groups

Wildcat Aquatics offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of Wildcat Aquatics to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Please call us at 859-327-3123 to schedule a tryout, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.

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.

1. 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.

2. Physical & Mental Conditioning - Swimming builds strong bodies and strong minds. Our sport develops cardiovascular and musculoskeletal growth important to fulfilling a healthy life.

3. 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.

1. 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.

2. Physical & 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.

Group	WHITE 1	WHITE 2
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	Previous knowledge of free & back Technique in all strokes Development of turns & starts Speed for 25’s & 50’s Games Stretching	Knowledge in all 4 strokes & their turns Introduction to racing skills Broaden training methods Speed work beyond 50’s Introduction to reading the pace clock Performance of legal 100 IM
Motor Objectives	Learn good habits Recognize how correct stroke technique feels	Maintaining technique while beginning to swim fast
Attitudes	Enjoy competitive swimming Make friends Learn rules Be a team player	Learn team cheers Know coaches’ names Follow coaches directions

Group	RED 1	RED 2
Age Range	9 - 12	9 - 12
Practice Expectations	3 x week	3 or more x week
Practice Duration	15-30 min. dry land 1 hour swimming	15-30 min. dry land 1 hour swimming
Yardage/Workout	2000 - 2500 yards	2500 - 3500 yards
Meet Expectations	Yes, when swimmer is eligible	Yes, when swimmer is eligible
Training Objectives	Introduction of interval training Use clock & understand the need to get times Stress technique Learn importance of training method	Continue to stress technique Work endurance & speed Initiation of race strategy Continuance of interval training
Motor Objectives	Strength Flexibility	Strength Flexibility
Attitudes	Develop team spirit Be a good teammate Cheer at meets & at practice	Team spirit Be a supportive teammate Learn self-discipline & motivation

Group

BLUE

SENIOR

Age Range

11 - 14

13 & over

Practice Expectations

4 or more x week

	5 of 6 pm workouts
	At least 1 am workout

Practice Duration

30 min. dry land
1 3/4 hour swimming

1 hour dry land
2 hour swimming

Yardage/Workout

3500 - 5500 yards

5000 - 8000 yards

Meet Expectations

Yes, when swimmer is eligible

Yes

Training Objectives

Technique
Increase training endurance
Develop racing skills
Development of intense interval training
Develop pace & sprint while maintaining proper stroke

Increase volume & intensity of training
Begin to specialize
Perfect technique & skills
Transfer power into swimming
Cross train

Motor Objectives

Strength
Flexibility
Compete in variety of events & great
distances

Strength
Flexibility
Maintain technique while intensity
increases
Refine race skills
Specialize in stroke & competition distances

Attitudes

Find enjoyment in the challenges that arise in swimming (hard sets, close races, qualifying times, workout schedule)
Desire to improve
Self discipline & dedication
Contribute to team atmosphere

Find enjoyment in the challenges that arise in swimming (hard sets, close races, qualifying times, workout schedule)
Desire to improve
Self discipline & dedication
Development of team leadership