• History

  Establish a comprehensive competitive program.

• Coaching Staff

  Staff consists of many trained professionals.

• Responsible Coaches

  Learn the value of striving to improve oneself.

• Team Levels

  Swimmer development in a systematic fashion

• Terms and Conditions

  Terms and Conditions for Participation.

• Swim Seasons

  Swim year is divided into two seasons.

• Levels of Achievement

  Nationally recognized levels of achievement.

• Competitive Strokes

  Events are held in all of the competitive strokes.

• Swim Meet Types

  Types or Levels of Swim Meets.

• Meet Schedule

  Information is distributed through emails.

• Competition Philosophy

  Competition program with United States Swimming

Team Levels

The Marlins Swim Team uses a “progressive” age group program designed to develop the child physically, mentally and emotionally in a systematic fashion. A well-defined, long-term approach of gradually increasing degrees of commitment is essential to reach peak performance levels during a swimmer’s physiological prime. The emphasis in the early stages of participation must be placed on developing technical skills and a love for the sport. In the later years, a more demanding physical and psychological challenge must be introduced to the training program. In this respect, “too much too soon” is more often the cause of failure to achieve maximum potential in senior swimming than in the reverse situation.

In addition to emphasizing long-term rather than short-term results, it is also important that we establish training groups of swimmers who are compatible in respect to abilities, commitment levels and goals. Unfortunately, this is not always the most convenient approach to take, but it is always the most productive.

At each level, the goals and objectives are specific and directed toward meeting the needs of the swimmer. The long term goal of total excellence is always in mind. As each child is different, he/she will progress at his/her own rate. The coaching staff recognizes this fact by making team assignments based on a swimmer’s physical, mental, and emotional level of development.

National Team

The national team consists of those competitors who have demonstrated a skill level commensurate with that needed to compete at the United States Senior National and Junior Olympic National Championships.

Gold Team

Gold Team swimmers are well-versed in technique and strategy. They are also a full-fledged training group. Generally, they have a skill level commensurate with State Championship time standards. Most of the swimmers in the Gold group are between the ages of 12-14 years old. Workouts for the Gold Team are offered 5-6 days a week and usually last two hours each day.

Bronze Team

The majority of time is spent working on refining stroke mechanics. These swimmers have started to exhibit good swimming skills and will be introduced to some training skills and processes. Bronze Team swimmers swim on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for one hour each day.

Swim America

Swim America Classes Stroke technique classes are where the fundamentals are taught in all four competitive strokes. The summer session is held during the week at the Sports Academy.