TRAINING PROGRAM
Team Structure
1. Novice Level is for teaching basic skills and technique for the beginning level competitive swimmer. Green (non competitive) and blue groups are part of the novice level, and they are competing at the “B/C” level.
2. Age Group Level is for the young swimmer that has refined competitive skills and is striving to compete at a higher level. Grey, White, and Orange groups are part of this level. They compete at the Level 2 and 3 meets.
3. Senior Level is for the older swimmer that swims high school and wants an extra practice or go all the way to the national level.
Practice Group Requirements
Green 1: M-Thursday 6-7 (Coach 1)
Entry Requirements:
Green 2: M-Thursday 5-6 (Coach 2)
Entry Requirements:
• Age 11 and Over
• Attendance requirements – 2 practices per week
• Meets – Noncompetitive, but encouraged to attend meets
• Be legal in 3 of the 4 strokes
Blue 3: M-Friday 6-7 (Coach 2)
Entry Requirements:
• 10 Years of Age or younger (Age as of March 1st)
• Attendance requirements – 3 practices per week
• Meets – 1 USA meet per quarter
• Time Standard –No Time standards required
Blue 4: M-Friday 6-7 (Coach 1)
Entry Requirements:
• 11-13 (Age as of March 1st)
• Attendance requirements – 3 practices per week
• Meets – 1 USA meet per quarter
• Time Standard –1 “B” time for 10 & Under
Grey 5: Monday -Friday 6:30pm-8:00 pm (Coach 3)
Entry Requirements:
• 10 Years of Age or younger (Age as of March 1st)
• Attendance requirements – 3 practices per week
• Meets – 1 USA meet per quarter
• Time Standard – 3 “BB” times for 10 & Under
Grey 6: Monday-Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm (Coach 3)
Entry Requirements:
• 11 to 15 years of age (Age as of March 1st)
• Attendance requirements – 4 practices per week
• Meets – 1 USA meet per quarter
• Time Standard –No Time standards required
White 7: At coach’s recommendation (Swims with White 8)
Entry Requirements:
• 12 Years of Age or younger (Age as of March 1st)
• Attendance – 4 practices per week
• Meets – 1 USA meet per quarter
• Time Standard –1 “BB” time for 10 & Under or 3 11-12 “B” times
White 8: M-F 6pm-7:30pm (Coach 3)
Entry Requirements:
• 13 to 17 (Age as of March 1st)
• Attendance requirements – 4 practices per week
• Meets – 1 USA meet per quarter
• Time Standard – 5 “A” time for 10 & Under or 3 11-12 “A” times
Orange : Monday -Friday 6pm-8-pm (Coach 4)
Entry Requirements:
• 13-17 (Age as of March 1st)
• Attendance requirements – 5 practices per week
• Meets – 1 USA Meets per quarter
• Time Standard – 3 13-14 “A” or 3 “A” times for 11-12 or coach recommendation
Senior Group: depends on test set performance.
Entry Requirements:
- Age 14 years of age and older.
- Attendance - attend 60% or better of the practices offered (if in HS, HS practice does count)
- Meets – attend at least two USA meet plus championship meet per season.
- Time Standard – must have at least one PSJA ISD HS varsity cut
Tri City Water Polo: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm (other dates TBD)
Upcoming Water Polo Events in the SWZ (September - November 2023):
- Attendance requirements – 2 practices per week
- Meets – Noncompetitive, but encouraged to attend meets
- Be legal in 3 of the 4 strokes
- September 9-10: Armadillo Classic in North Texas (hosted by Mavericks Water Polo, 8th/6th/4th Grade & Younger)
- September 17: SWZ ODP Camp #1 - Youth Boys & Girls in Houston (CFISD Natatorium)
- September 17: SWZ ODP Camp #1 - Cadet Boys & Girls in North Austin (Round Rock ISD Aquatic Center)
- September 17: SWZ ODP Camp #1 - Development Boys & Girls in North Texas (Garland ISD Natatorium)
- September 23-24: Men's CWPA Texas Division at Texas Tech University (Men's Collegiate Club)
- September 30-October 1: Men's CWPA Texas Division at Texas A&M University (Men's Collegiate Club)
- October 7-8: Alamo Classic - 14U/12U Divisions in San Antonio (hosted by Alamo Area Water Polo, 8th/6th/4th Grade & Younger)
- October 13-15: USAWP Rocktober Classic in Mesa, AZ (hosted by USAWP, 12U Athletes)
- October 13-14: TISCA Water Polo - Fall Champs, Location TBD (Non UIL High School Teams)
- October 21: UIL - Texas High School Water Polo Region Champs in Various Locations (UIL High School Teams)
- October 21-22: Men's CWPA Texas Division at Baylor University (Men's Collegiate Club)
- October 22: SWZ ODP Camp #2 - Youth Boys & Girls in North Texas (Carroll ISD Aquatic Center)
- October 22: SWZ ODP Camp #2 - Cadet Girls & Girls in Houston (CFISD Natatorium)
- October 22: SWZ ODP Camp #2 - Development Boys & Girls in San Antonio (Alamo Heights Natatorium)
- October 28: UIL - Texas High School Water Polo State Champs in San Antonio (UIL High School Teams)
- October 28-29: Men's CWPA Texas Division at Baylor University (Men's Collegiate Club)
- November 4-5: Texas Age Group State Water Polo Champs (TAGS Water Polo Champs), Location TBD (hosted by SWZ, 8th/6th/4th Grade & Younger)
- November 10-12: USAWP Champions Cup in Indianapolis, IN (hosted by USAWP, 14U/8th Grade & Younger Athletes)
- November 11-12: Dallas Masters Fall Invite in North Texas (hosted by Pegasus, Men’s Open & Women’s Open)
- November 18-19: Alamo Classic - 18U/16U Divisions in San Antonio (hosted by Alamo Area Water Polo, 18U/16U Athletes)
- November 25-26: SWZ ODP Team Training Camp – Various Locations (One Day Only...Youth, Cadet, & Development Athletes)
Contact the U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or use the
online reporting form or find more information at http://www.uscenterforsafesport.org/
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Group Descriptions
Swimming Group Flow Chart
TAAF Swimming Registration
All available USA Swimming Meets in South Texas.
Register to compete as a member of USA Swimming
Attending AAU Junior Olympics Details
How to qualify for the AAU Juniors Olympics
AAU Athlete Membership Registration
