Macon Waves Swim Team   

Each Swimmer will be assigned to one of four ability/age groups. If siblings are assigned to different practices, the faster child may be reassigned to the slower practice at the parent's request, but not vice-versa.

Precompetitive Instruction is offered for beginners (ages 4+). Enjoyment of the water and saftey in the water are emphasized. Basic strokes are introduced.

Beginner swimmers (ages 4-10*) are relatively new to the team. They will be introduced to the competitive swimming techniques and rules. Swimmers will learn and practice basic mechanics of the four competitive strokes.

Intermediate swimmers (ages 8-11*) know their strokes and are beginning to build speed but have not developed endurance. Swimmers will continue to learn and practice basic mechanics of the four competitive strokes, starts, turns, finishes and reading the pace clock. Emphasis will be placed on competitive swimming rules and team building.

Advanced swimmers (ages 12-18*) have demonstrated a total commitment to the sport and to a serious level of competition. Swimmers exhibit a high level of competency in the four competitive strokes. Swimmers of this level train with emphasis on endurance, pace, development, stroke technique refinement and mastering of competitive skills.

*Plus or minus a year depending on experience, endurance, and when the swimmer began competitive swimming.