Green
Green is for beginner competitive 10 & younger athletes (All seven and younger are in this group).
Must be able to do 25 yds. Freestyle (Front Crawl) & 25 yds. Backstroke (Back Crawl).

Bronze
Bronze Group is for Novice team members, middle school age and younger, who have the ability
to swim all four competitive strokes and aspire to reach the SILVER Group and above.

Blue
Blue Group is intended for less experienced beginner and novice middle school and older
athletes, who are interested in making the necessary strides to reach the GOLD Group level.

Silver
Silver Group is for intermediate team members, upper elementary and middle school
students (minimum 10 yrs. of age), who are willing and able to train & compete to their highest
level possible, in the interest of reaching and succeeding in the GOLD Group. Must have ability
to perform all four competitive strokes. Minimally capable of completing 10 x 100 Freestyle on 2:00 interval.
Group members must have achieved at least one 11 & 12 Iowa Swimming State Qualifying time or
have Head Coach’s permission.

Gold
GOLD Group is intended for serious year-round swimmers (minimum 12 yrs. of age), who are willing
and able to train & compete to the highest level possible. Minimum training ability is 10 x 100 on 1:30.
Athlete must have achieved at least one 13 & 14 Iowa Swimming State Qualifying time or have Head
Coach’s permission. High school athletes who compete at the Junior Varsity level must have
HS coach’s recommendation to join this group.


Practice Schedule


For more information contact Coach Doug Colin @ 563-588-7525
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