Carson Tigersharks Fee Structure

CARSON TIGERSHARKS TEAM HANDBOOK

SUMMER PROGRAM: The summer program is the CARSON TIGERSHARKS' entry level program which offers three practice sessions per week for 60 minutes per session. Swimmers learn the four strokes and are encouraged to continue with our year round program after the summer is over.
There are usually three twilight meets scheduled during the summer and are planned to introduce the fun or racing to our summer athletes.

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SUPERSQUAD: This group is designed to continue the teaching process of all four competitive strokes. Criteria for entry are the ability to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke with legal form. They must listen and try to do what the coach says.
Practice Schedule: The Supersquad group practices twice per week, for one hour. Swimmers are encouraged to attend race days or meets on events approved by coach.

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BLUE GROUP: The Blue Group is a stroke-work group. The focus is on developing the correct skills that will allow them to move on to their competitive swimming goals. They should be able to swim 50's in the four strokes without stopping.
Practice Schedule: Blue Group will practice three times per week, 1 1/4 hour each practice. Blue group swimmers should race at swim meets at least one day per meet with meets about once a month.

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WHITE GROUP: The White Group is a stroke-work group. The focus is on developing the correct skills and aerobic training that will allow swimmers to move on to their competitive swimming goals as well as race strategies. They will be able to swim the four strokes legally with good form, with flip turns and without stopping for nearly every swimming race available. They will execute starts from diving blocks and hold streamline. They must be courteous with other swimmers in the pool and understand that their attitude affects how they swim.
Practice Schedule: White Group will practice three times per week, 1 1/2 hour each practice. Race at swim meets preferably both days and try to improve strokes and races.

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RED GROUP: The Red Group is a training group planned for swimmers 11-19 years old. The focus is on developing the correct strokes, skills, and race strategies that will allow the swimmers to move on to their competitive swimming goals. The Red Group is inclusive of different skill levels within the age group. They will be able to swim the four strokes legally with good form, with flip turns and without stopping.
Practice Schedule: Red Group swimmers are encouraged to practice from Monday through Friday however, the requirement is 3 to 4 days per week depending on level of swimmer. Practices are 1 3/4 hours including dry-land exercises. Swimmers should race at swim meets about once a month preferably both days and try to improve strokes and races. Practices are offered 5 days per week to High-school swimmers.

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PRE-SENIOR GROUP: The Pre-Senior group is a training group planned for High-school age swimmers that have as a goal to move up to the Senior Group. The focus is on developing the correct strokes, skills, and race strategies that will allow the swimmers to move on to their competitive swimming goals and increased performances at the Nevada Zone and State High School Meets.

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SENIOR GROUP: The top level of Carson Tigersharks program. Swimmers must have Junior level time standards or be able to show training ability at this level; be committed to attend ALL practices; attend all planned competitions (some of them will require travel); have all designated equipment at all training sessions.

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MASTERS AND FITNESS: Designed for 19 and over who are either concerned with fitness levels or would like competition. The CARSON TIGERSHARKS' Masters/Adult Fitness program offers a coach-directed practice and training opportunity meeting the diverse needs of adults. Practices are held daily.

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