Junior 2 (ages 11+): Competition Team
Prerequisites:
- Eight lengths (200 yards) continuous Freestyle with side breathing
- Four lengths (100 yards) continuous Backstroke
- Two lengths (50 yards) continuous Breaststroke, demonstrating consistently effective rhythm throughout the stroke
- Two lengths (50 yards) continuous Butterfly, demonstrating consistently effective rhythm, timing, and undulation through the stroke
- Continuous 200 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 12.5 yards on front, underwater for 10 yards on back, executing dolphin kicks while underwater and a smooth breakout at the surface
Goals:
- Refine stroke technique and build speed and endurance through drill and interval-based training
- Begin to independently follow intervals and practices without constant coach input
- Begin working on personal goal-setting with the coach
- Attend dryland sessions
- Perform legal competition starts
- Earn a time in each of the following events: 200 Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke, 100 Butterfly, 200 IM
American Development Model Guide & Goals:
- ADM Competence Working toward Level 4
- ADM Character Working toward Level 4
- ADM Confidence Level 3
- ADM Connection Level 3
Expectations:
- Attend 70-75% of practices on a monthly basis
- Attend 3-4 meets during the Long Course season (April-July)
- Attend 4-6 meets during the Short Course season (August-March)
- Attend highest-qualified championship meet each season.
- Act as a role model to younger Rays, modeling good behavior and work ethic and providing support by cheering at swim meets
