PCST - Swimmer Lane Assignement

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Lane #s			PCST practices year-round at Gulf Coast Community College. There are four training groups, closely supervised and instructed by certified coaches. Each training group has their own individualized seasonal plan, and goals for the season.

6			Senior Group are composed of primarily of 13-U swimmers, who are dedicated to the sport of swimming. Workouts are offered 6 days/week for 2 hours, as well as dryland training. Regular attendance is strongly encouraged,and swimmers compete on the state, regional and national level. Senior level athletes yearly plan is focused on a single taper meet at the national level.

5,6			Pre-Senior Group is for the advanced age-grouper prior to entering the Senior Group. Focus is on stroke perfection, local and regional competition, and regular attendance is encouraged. Workouts are offered 6 days a week for 2 hours.

3,4			Age Group is composed of primarily 12-U age-group swimmers. In the Age Group, the swimmers learn about swimming sets, reading pace-clocks, and competition is encouraged on the local level. Swimmers in this training group continue to progress with stroke development, and begin base-building aerobic training. Daily workout is 5 days/week for 1.5 hours.

1,2			Novice Group is the entry-level training group for PCST. The main emphasis is on stroke development, learning the basic 4 strokes, and getting comfortable with the sport of swimming. Practices are offered 3-5 days/week for about 1 hour.

			Criteria to be on the team: When you bring your child for the 1st time to the team, our coaches will do an assessment of your child's swimming level. It is important to understand that PCST is a competitive swim team and is not set up to provide swim lessons. While your child doesn't have to know all of the strokes, they will be required to swim the length of the pool unassisted and demonstrate the concept of swimming with their face in the water, arm movement and some rhythmic breathing. If your child is not yet to this point, our coaches will recommend that they complete some additional swim lessons and then return to PCST.