Junior 1 (ages 10 & Under): Competition Team 

Prerequisites:  

• Four lengths (100 yards) continuous Freestyle with side breathing 
• Two lengths (50 yards) continuous Backstroke 
• One length (25 yards) continuous Breaststroke, demonstrating consistently effective rhythm throughout the stroke
• One length (25 yards) continuous Butterfly, demonstrating consistently effective rhythm, timing, and undulation through the stroke
• Continuous 100 Yard IM, demonstrating legal technique and turns and knowledge of IM order without prompting from coaching staff or other athletes 
• Streamline off the wall, underwater for 10 yards on front, underwater for 5 yards on back, executing dolphin kicks while underwater and a basic breakout at the surface
• Ability to demonstrate a legal breaststroke pullout with one dolphin kick
• Ability to demonstrate legal turns in all four strokes and I.M.  
• Ability to demonstrate a hands-first diving entry (forward start)

Goals: 

• Refine stroke technique and build speed and endurance through drill and interval-based training 
• Learn how to use the pace clock and follow intervals 
• Work on personal goal-setting with the coach 
• Attend introductory dryland sessions
• Perform legal competition starts
• Earn a time in each of the following events: 50 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Butterfly, 100 IM, 100 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke 

American Development Model Guide & Goals:

• ADM Competence Working toward Level 3
• ADM Character Working toward Level 3
• ADM Confidence Level 2
• ADM Connection Level 2

Expectations:  

• Attend 60-70% of practices on a monthly basis
• Attend 1-3 meets during the Long Course season (April-July)
• Attend 3-5 meets during the Short Course season (August-March) 
• Act as a role model to younger Rays, modeling good behavior and work ethic and providing support by cheering at swim meets