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

Coach: John

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

Coach: John

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

Coach: Jocelin

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.

Coach: Chris

Bronze

Age: 11 & 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.

Coach: Adrian

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.

Coach: Jocelin

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)

Coach: Tara

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

Coach: Adrian

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

Coach: Andy