The Age Group Select Team consists of those swimmers ages 13-15 years of age who exhibit an elite level based upon USA Swimming age group time standards, coaches’ evaluation, and commitment to a national level training program.
Requirements
The Select athlete is willing to make the commitment to perform at the highest level that YOTA offers age group swimmers and will practice away from their home branch site.
Vacations and other activities are encouraged to be taken in balance with the swimming practice and meet schedule. This training group should begin to take a higher priority in instances of conflict with outside activities. This Group practices up to six times per week for 150 minutes.
Tryouts & Membership
Admittance AND continuation in the group is by invitation only, based on Coach considerations/decisions and will be based on, but not limited to, proven commitment, attendance, ability and work ethic, time management, high character standards, and willingness to adapt/adjust. This group focuses on each athlete's needs to excel in the sport. Technique and dryland skills are an integral part of the program to help the athlete reach their potential.
Locations
Oberlin Program Center, NC State and Southeast Raleigh, Rachel Muller
Hope Valley Farms YMCA, George Vlahos
For more information about swim team, contact the coach at the branch you are interested in.
