SWAT Southwest Aquatics of
Competitive Team Information
Senior Team This group of athletes belongs to the highest level within the SWAT program. Typically these swimmers have been in the sport for several years and have competed regularly at a high level. Most of the swimmers in this group also represent their high schools concurrently. Senior level swimmers must maintain a very high standard of attendance, training volume and competition. Most of these swimmers are looking towards scholarship opportunities at universities and colleges. This program is designed to ready the swimmer for the rigors of collegiate swimming.
Pre-Senior Team These swimmers are experienced athletes, typically 12-15 years of age. The have made a commitment to competitive swimming and train at least 5 times per week. At this level swimmers are competing at a regular basis. Coaches are preparing these swimmers for participation on their respective high school teams.
Age Group 2 Swimmers in this group train 5 days per week for 2 hours per session. While there is still a large emphasis on stroke mechanics, swimmers here begin to understand the physiology of training and how training affects their performance. Training sessions are rigorous and begin to emphasize speed and power. Most swimmers in AG2 are 11-14 years old. Attendance requirements at practice and swim meets are fairly stringent in AG2. Athletes are expected to maintain at least 75% attendance in the AG2. 
Age Group 1 This competitive group emphasizes stroke mechanics, and starting and turning techniques. These swimmers will be introduced to group practice skills and competitions. Age Group I swimmers should swim at least three times a week for one and half hours each session. Although the emphasis in AG1 is on the mechanics of swimming, in this group the teaching of competition also begins. Swimmers in AG1 are encouraged to attend all meets in which they are eligible to compete. The coaching staff can assist swimmers and parents as to which events are appropriate for their swimmer.
Novice Group An introductory group in which swimmers are taught the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes. Emphasis is entirely on developing proper stroke technique. GO SWAT!
