Age Group II

Guidelines:
> Swim 3 x 200 IM @ 3:45 legally (no stopping)
> Swim 6 x 100 free @ 2:00 legally (no stopping)
> Perform 6 x 100 kick @ 2:45
> Develop consistent practice attendance
> Develop stroke efficiency
> Perform all turns and push offs efficiently
> Can read and understand basic intervals on the pace clock
> Age 11-14

Promotion Expectations:
> Swim 1 x 400 IM @ 8:00 legally
> Competes in all events available
> Swim 8 x 100 free @ 1:45
> Perform 8 x 100 kick @ 2:05
> Practice Attendance 90%
> Goal setting/exhibits leadership skills
> Must have completed at least 1 high school swim season
> Accurately counts practice distances and set repetitions
> State Qualifier (5 events or more)
> Age 13 and up

Social Skills
> Good listening skills
> Understands lane etiquette (circle swim, 5 seconds apart, etc.)
> Respectful of other swimmers; no splashing or touching
> Meets swimmers from other teams

Character Development:
> Respectful of swimmers, coaches and parents
> Respectful of pool
> Respectful of locker room
> Congratulates teammates
> Stays in lane until heat is completed in competition

Nutrition:
> Brings a water bottle to practice every day
> Parents are expected to give healthy food choices
> Athletes are expected to be able to identify between healthy/unhealthy food choice 

Time Management:
> Practice 4 times per week (up to 5 practices a week offered)
> Informs coach of practice absence and reason
> Parents will make sure swimmer is on time for practices and competition
> Understands the importance of rest 

Team Commitment:
> Wears GATOR gear to school at least once a week
> Competes in home competition and two away meets
> Learns four team cheer
> Cost: Y- Member: $155, Non-Y Member: $170

Stress Management
> Controls emotions at meets and practices
> Understands meet performance

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