
Practice Groups
Blue Tide has the perfect practice group for your swimmer, no matter their age or ability. Read more about the criteria for each group and practice times and locations below. *Coaches may adjust practice times as needed.
Tidal Wave
Age: 10 & Under
-Must know Free and Back
Typical Practice Location and Time:
K-Park 4-4:45, M-TH
Equipment: Fins and Kickboard
Orange
Age: 10 & Under
-Must know 3 out of 4 strokes
Typical Practice Location and Time:
K-Park 4:45-5:45, M-TH
BTA pool 4-5, Friday
Equipment: Fins and Kickboard
Red
Age: 10 & Under
-Must know all four strokes
Typical Practice Location and Time:
BTA Pool 4-5, M-TH
K-Park 4-5, Friday
Equipment: Kickboard, fins, indoor/outdoor reflective goggles, water bottle
White
Age: 11-14 years old
Typical Practice Location and Time:
BTA Pool 6:45-8:15, M-TH
K-Park 6:45-8:15, Friday
Equipment: Kickboard, pull buoy, paddles, fins, snorkel(preferred), spare goggles and caps.
Bronze
Age: 10 & Under
-Must have a "B" Time
-Must maintain at least 80% attendance
-Must know all four strokes
-Coaches discretion of training
Typical Practice Location and Time:
K-Park 4-5:30, M-F
Sat - TBD
Equipment: kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel.
Silver
Age: 11-14 years old
-Must have a "BB" time
-Must maintain at least 80% attendance
-Coaches discretion of training
Typical Practice Location and Time:
BTA pool 5-6:45, M-TH
K-Park 5-6:45, Friday
Sat - TBD
Equipment: Kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel, mesh bag, water bottle.
Gold
Age: 11-14 years old
-Must have an "A" time
-Must maintain at least 80% attendance
-Coaches discretion of training
Typical Practice Location and Time:
K-Park 5:30-7:30, M-TH
BTA pool 5:30-7:30, Friday
Sat - TBD
Equipment: Fins(short and long), kickboard, paddles, pull buoy, water bottle, snorkel, temp trianer(preferred)
Senior
Age: 14 & older
-Must be in High School
Typical Practice Location and Time:
KHS 5:45-7:45, M-F
Sat - TBD
Equipment: Kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel
National
-Must be going into or in High School
-Must have a sectional time or bonus cut
-Must maintain 85% attendance
Typical Practice Location and Time:
KHS 3:30-5:45, M-F
Sat - TBD