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These descriptions state the general outline followed by the STORM coaching staff. They offer parents and athletes a basic understanding of the club’s structure and provide swimmers with goals to achieve. To enter the South Metro STORM Swim Club, a swimmer must be able to swim one length of the pool nonstop, or have a certificate from the swim clinic. The coaching staff determines a swimmer's initial placement and when a swimmer shall advance to the next level.
Advancing to the Next Level
Group Advancement Workout Criteria outlines the level of training that each swimmer is expected to demonstrate on a daily basis before he or she moves to the next level.
Olympic Clinic & Tryouts
Stroke And Turn Clinic
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Held 2+ times per year
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1 hour practices over a 2 week period
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8-9 practice sessions
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Mini Meet held at last practice session
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Focus is on instruction of free style, breaststroke, backstroke and fly as well as flip turns and backstroke turns.
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Swimmers may be invited to join the South Metro STORM Competitive swim club upon completion of the Stroke and turn clinic.
Tryouts/Stroke Evaluations (for individuals interested in joining the club)
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Held at the beginning of each session, i.e., Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
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Coaches assess the swimmers and determine readiness to join the South Metro STORM Swim Club.
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With coach’s approval, group placement is decided.
Age Group 1 (AG1)
This is the beginning level for the STORM Swim Club. It is designed to introduce young swimmers to the sport of swimming while allowing maximum opportunity to participate in other activities. Emphasis is placed on teaching the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes in a manner that makes swimming fun. Participation in Pre-B meets is appropriate, but not required. One-hour practices are offered four to five days per week; and swimmers may attend three. You may pick the nights and locations that suit you best.
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3 practices per week
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1 hour practices
Age Group 2 (AG2)
This level is aimed at swimmers who are able to perform the four strokes legally and who need additional practice time to increase their endurance. An increased emphasis on turns and starts is implemented to prepare them for the competitive aspects of the sport. Participation in other activities is encouraged. Ninety-minute practices are offered four to five days per week; and swimmers may attend three. Swimmers are encouraged to attend meets.
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3 practices per week
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1 1/2 hour practices
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meet participation encouraged
Intermediate Group 1 (IG1)
This is the first level of the Intermediate Group. This group offers more advanced young swimmers an opportunity to improve stroke and turn techniques while continuing to learn new aspects of competitive training. Some new aspects include set training and pacing. Ninety-minute practices are offered five to six days per week; and swimmers may attend four. Swimmers are encouraged to attend meets.
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4 practices per week
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1 1/2 hour practices
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meet participation encouraged
Intermediate Group 2 (IG2)
The second level of the Intermediate Group transitions swimmers from stroke development to a more rigorous training environment. Stroke drills and fundamentals are still a focus, but the swimmers are expected to utilize a clock, know the drills that our team utilizes, and be ready for more of a challenge during workouts. Ninety-minute practices are offered six times a week; and swimmers may attend four. Swimmers are expected to contribute to the STORM by participating in end of year meets.
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4 practices per week
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1 1/2 hour practices
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meet participation expected
Juniors (JR)
This group is aimed at swimmers who have shown desire and commitment to the competitive aspect of swimming. The primary focus of this group is to begin implementing training elements that will follow them to the Senior level. Continued stroke reinforcement accompanies these higher intensity workouts. Ninety-minute practices are offered six times per week and swimmers may choose five or more of them. Swimmers are expected to contribute to the STORM by participating in end of year meets.
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5 or more practices per week
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1 1/2 hour practices
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meet participation expected
Seniors (SR)
This group is the highest level of the STORM Swim Club. Practices are offered six days per week in the fall, winter, and spring sessions, and nine times per week in the summer session. During the summer session, we utilize long course training in the mornings and short course training in the afternoons. This level is aimed at the serious athlete who is looking to increase his or her ability to perform. Two-hour practices are offered six times per week and swimmers may choose five or more of them. All athletes in this group are expected to contribute to STORM by participating in end of year meets. Seasonal training plans are incorporated for the fall, winter, and spring-summer training periods.
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5 or more practices per week
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2 hour practices
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meet participation expected
Maintenance
This group is for High School / Jr. High swimmers whose intent is to stay in shape for the High School / Jr. High season. Their practice is less rigorous and focused on maintaining fitness level with limited coaching.
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2 practices per week
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2 hours
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Limited coaching
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May participate in meets
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Scheduled with Senior Group
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Age Group / Intermediate Group level swimmers mayparticipate with Coaches prior approval
Masters
This group is aimed at adults who desire structured workouts with other adults. The primary focus of this group is to provide challenging practices that enable participants to push themselves to the best of their abilities to achieve their goals. Ability levels range from beginning swimmers to accomplished athletes (swimmers, runners, triathletes, etc.). Practices include stroke drills to improve stroke technique, sprint, and endurance sets. One hour practices are offered three to four times per week; and swimmers may pick the days and locations that suit them best.
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high school graduate or 19+
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2 or more practices per week
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1 hour practices
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may participate in Masters meets
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