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SJAC Practice Groups

 
Bronze (ages 9 and under) Practice Times
Designed to provide a strong foundation for the young swimmer by developing all four strokes and emphasizing proper technique and race strategies.

3-4 YMCA and USA meets are required and it is recommended that swimmers attend at least 2 of the 3 weekly practice sessions. 

Mon, Tues, Thurs

4:30-5:30 pm

(Parkside Clubhouse)
Silver (ages 8-14)  
Designed to prepare swimmers for competition at USA as well as YMCA State and Regional competitions. 

Emphasis will be placed on stroke mechanics, aerobic conditioning, race strategy goal setting, proper nutrition and mental preparation. 

All YMCA meets are required and USA meets are encouraged.  Swimmers should attend at least 3 of the 5 weekly practices.

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.

 

4:45-6:30 pm

 

Sat:

10:15-11:45 am

 

(Parkside Clubhouse)
Gold (ages 13+)  
Designed for high school swimmers wanting to supplement their high school training or those preparing for entry into the Platinum Group.  Emphasis will be placed on conditioning, race strategy, and overall technique. 

YMCA and USA meets as recommended by coaches are required and swimmers should attend at least 3 of the 5 weekly practice sessions.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6:30-8:00 pm
(Parkside Clubhouse)

Tuesday and Thursday
4:30 - 6:30
(East Camden Clubhouse)

or

Tuesday and Thursday
4:45-6:30

(Parkside Clubhouse)

Saturday
10:15 - 11:45
(Parkside Clubhouse)
Platinum (ages 14+)  
A highly competitive training group for those swimmers wishing to compete on the national level.  A high level of commitment to practice and meets are required in order to participate. 

Swimmers will participate in a designed resistance program to increase strength and flexibility.  Individual goal setting and mental preparation will also be stressed. 

Swimmers will be accepted into this program at the Coach’s discretion.

Mon thru Fri

 

4:30-7:30 pm

 

Sat   

           

9:00-12:30 pm

 

(East Camden Clubhouse)

 

2007-2008 Team Awards

 

17th Place – YMCA Nationals

 

Top 10 Men’s and Women’s Teams – YMCA States

 

3rd Place – Maryland Winterfest Regional Championships

 

3rd Place – New Jersey State Winter Championships