Group 1 (ages 8 & Under): Pre-competition Team 

Prerequisites:  

• One length (25 yards) continuous Freestyle with side breathing, using shoulder and hip technique 
• One length (25 yards) continuous Backstroke, demonstrating consistently effective body position  
• One length (25 yards) continuous Breaststroke, demonstrating a developed kick
• One length (25 yards) continuous Butterfly, demonstrating a developed kick
• Streamline off the wall, underwater to the flags (5 yards)  on front and back, and then level off to the surface

Goals: 

• If attending swim meets, earn a time in each of the following events: 25 Butterfly, 25 Backstroke, 25 Breaststroke, and 25 Freestyle 
• Learn basic fundamentals in all four strokes, working toward competition-legal strokes 

American Development Model Guide & Goals:

• ADM Competence Level 1
• ADM Character Level 1
• ADM Confidence working toward or completing Level 1
• ADM Connection Level 1

Expectations:  

• Attend a minimum of 2-4 practices per week 
• Swim meets are optional but encouraged throughout the year