Practice Groups-Fall

  2009-10 Fall/Winter Practice Groups

The “9 Level–Ladder” is a progressive training model designed for the GRYM - Marlins Swim Team. It’s primary objective is to help every swimmer, novice to senior, realize their full swimming potential and long-term goals.  There are 3 groups: Senior, Junior and Novice, with each group consisting of 3 separate levels.  Please click on links below for details of each level.  
 

Jump to:  SENIOR levels   (Senior 1, 2 and 3)
 

JUNIOR levels    (Junior 1, 2 and 3)
  NOVICE levels     (Novice 1, 2 and 3)


The following “human factors” were considered in the development of this training model:

 

  • Maturity level of participating swimmers
  • Growth and development needs of participating swimmers
  • Psychological needs of participating swimmers
  • Skill level of participating swimmers
  • Social needs, as it relates to the grouping of participating swimmers
  • Motivational needs of participating swimmers
  • Individual goals of participating swimmers

* There will be a number of social activities planned for the swimmers throughout the year.   

Each practice group will be charged for Program Fees , USA Swimming Registration Fee ($57), Marlins Team Dues, and an initial payment for the ’USA Deposit - Escrow Account’ which covers the swimmer’’s meet entry fees. These charges differ by team level unless noted.

In addition, each swimmer must be a member of the YMCA either through a Family Membership or by payment of a separate annual Youth Membership fee ($125).