Sockeye Training Groups

The two major goals of this training group are to swim a technically sound 200 IM and become a “Drill Master.” In addition, swimmers are taught how to read and use a pace clock in training. Training drills and games, along with dry land instruction, are used at every session as a reinforcement of proper technique, a reward for focused effort, for team building, for social time or simply to add fun or laughter to training. This is a 50% instruction and 50% training group.

Target Age: 12 & under

Entry Requirements:

1.      Meet or exceed Blue/White training requirements and competitive goals.

2.      Be recommended by Blue/White coaches.

3.      Parental support and understanding of IST’s teaching curriculum and methodology.

Training Requirements:

1.      Treat all teammates, coaches and parents with respect and courtesy.

2.      Develop consistent and regular training habits.

3.      Promptly and successfully attend 90% of scheduled training session each month.

4.      Exhibit proper training etiquette (circle swimming, passing, courtesy).

5.      Introduction to pace clock skills – proper send off, rest.

6.      Develop advanced competitive swimming techniques in all strokes, turns, starts, finishes, etc.

7.      Willing to learn new skills and techniques.

Competitive Goals:

1.      Improve race efficiency in all events.

2.      Improve meet skills.