Group Placement
Only Nu-Finmen coaches decide when and where swimmers will be placed on the team. All swimmers are evaluated at a try-out for the team. Later they will be assessed by practice test sets, endurance, achieved times at meets, physical development, workout attendance and social skills amongst other team mates. Once a swimmer meets the standards of a particular group, our staff will work together to move the athlete to the next level. Please respect our decision as many things are taken into consideration in regards to transitioning to a new level.
Chicks
Swimmers are on the pre-competitive level. They learn the fundamentals of freestyle and backstroke.
Expectations:
Swimmers in the group are required to make two practices per week.
BRONZE
Swimmers are on the competitive level. Swimmers know three out of the four competitive strokes. Emphasis on good technique and proper starts off a starting block. They will also be taught how to create a race strategy.
Expectations:
Swimmers in this group are required to make all practices at this level and make a.m. practices in the summer.
SILVER
Swimmers will focus on stroke development and endurance during workouts and meets. Swimmers in this group will train with a focus on preparing for championship level meets. They are responsible for attendance of 75 percent or better.
Expectations:
1. Be an example for their team members.
2. Set goals and challenges for the season.
3. Be able to attend one a.m. workout per week excluding Saturday a.m. workout.
4. Be able to do dry-land workouts.
5. Be able to attend a.m. workouts in the summer.
GOLD
Swimmers in this group will expand on building aerobic fitness and strengthening in each of the four competitive strokes. They are to master stroke technique in all four competitive strokes and improve their aerobic endurance. They are responsible for attendance of 80 percent or better.
Expectations:
1. Be an example for their team members.
2. Set goals and challenges for the season.
3. Be able to attend one a.m. workout excluding Saturday a.m. workout.
4. Be able to attend a.m. workouts in the summer.
BURGUNDY: Upper Level Competitive Swimmers
Swimmers at this level have a strong work ethnic. They are responsible for attendance of 90 percent or better. These swimmers are dedicated and committed to working hard in competition.
Expectations:
1. Be an example for their team members.
2. Set goals and challenges for the season.
3. Be able to attend a.m and p.m workouts.
4. Be able to attend a.m. workouts in the summer.
SENIORS: Upper Level Competitive Swimmers
Swimmers at this elite level have a strong work ethic and are good leaders. They are responsible for attendance of 90 percent or better. These swimmers are dedicated and committed to working hard at the highest level of competition.