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Swim Groups

The Nothland United Swim Team offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Northland United Swim Team to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Practice Schedule/Group Explanations

            There are four different practice groups that were created in the fall of the 2006 swim season.  Participants will be limited to the first 150 individuals to sign up, with current members able to renew on a priority basis.  The reason for the cap is due to pool space and quality instruction from the coaching staff.  The four groups will be outlined below:

 

Black Group

  •  Eligibility:  8-and-under swimmers that do not have a division II time, 9-12 swimmers that do not meet the physical demands of the bronze group.
  •  Physical Ability: Can perform 25 yards of freestyle and backstrok
  •  Required Equipment:  Fins
  •  Commitment: At least 1 practices/week, with optional Saturdays and encouraged to attend/compete in meets
  •  Practice Times: 

                                 Tues                           5:15-6:30 pm

                                 Thursday                     5:30-6:30 pm

                                 Saturday                     9:00-10:00 am 

 

Bronze group

  • Eligibility:  Swimmers (minimum age of 8) that have a number a division II times, any swimmers that do not meet the physical demands of the silver, but can meet the physical demands of the bronze group.
  • Physical Ability:  Can perform 50 yards of each of the four competitive strokes, including the 200 IM.  This includes the proper technique and proper turns for each of the strokes.
  • Required Equipment:  Fins
  • Commitment: At least 2 practices/week along with an optional morning practice and participation in meets.
  • Practice Times:

               Mon/Wed/Fri                  5:00-6:30 pm

                                   Saturday                      7:45-9:15 am

 

Silver group

  • Eligibility:  Swimmers (minimum age of 10) that have achieved at least:  one 11-12 division I time or four 9-10 division I time, as well as a number of division II times.  Any swimmer that can meet the physical demands of the group.
  • Physical Ability:  Can perform 100 yards of each of the four competitive strokes and the ability to complete 200 yards of a couple of the competitive strokes; 200 IM, and the 500 and 1000 yard freestyle.
  • Required Equipment:  Fins and Hand Paddles (green)
  • Commitment: At least 3 practices/week including dry land with Saturdays and two optional morning; participation in a majority of the meets including the championship meets.
  • Practice Times:

                                 Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri                  4:50-6:30 pm

                                 Tues/Fri                                   5:15-6:30 am

                                 Saturday                                  7:00-8:45 am              

 

Gold group

  • Eligibility:  Swimmers (minimum age of 13) that have a number of 13-14 division I times and any swimmers that meet the physical demands of the group.
  • Physical Ability:  Can perform every event offered at a high level.
  • Required Equipment:  Fins, Hand Paddles (green or yellow), Swim Snorkel, Mesh Equipment Bag.
  • Commitment:  At least 4 practices/week, including Saturdays and  morning practices;  participation in a majority applicable meets including the championship meets;  participation in the IMX Challenge.
  • Practice Times:

Mon/Wed/Fri                          4:40-6:45 pm

                                 Tues/Thur                                4:40-6:30 pm

                                Tues/Fri                                   5:15-6:30 am

                                Saturday                                  6:45-9:00 am

 

**The required equipment for each of the groups may be purchased through our team supplier-- Swim Things,  3010 West Hwy 40, Blue Springs, MO 64015.  A copy of the order form will be found on the team website.  You may call to place your order at 816-224-2600.  Tell them you are with Northland United and they will mail your order to your house.**