This is a group for ages 9 - 11 and is designed to build upon technical skills in all four competitive strokes, while also developing a strong aerobic foundation and learning about training disciplines. Skills will be taught with an emphasis on fun and teamwork to ensure that all athletes develop a long-term love for the sport.
Athletes will also focus on:
- Starts
- Turns
- Underwater streamline
- Underwater kicking
- Conditioning work
Swimmers will also participate in some basic dryland conditioning emphasizing core body strength. Volume and intensity of both kicking and swimming will increase throughout the season. Acceptance into this group is based on specific site space and needs as determined by the YOTA Swim Team Site Director.
This group practices up to four times per week for 90 minutes.
Locations
A.E. Finley YMCA, Coach Macy Blake
Chapel Hill Carrboro YMCA, Coach David McDevitt
Downtown Durham YMCA, Coach Stanley Bass
Kerr Family YMCA, Coach Shawn Fischer
Oberlin Road Program Center/Alexander Family YMCA, Coach Madison Temple
Taylor Family YMCA, Coach Brooks Teal
For more information about swim team, contact the coach at the branch you are interested in.
