Competitive/ Swordfish – Recommended Age Sample Clauses

Competitive/ Swordfish – Recommended Age. 5 1. The swimmer has the desire to improve their swimming. 2. The swimmer is able to legally perform 25s of ALL FOUR competitive strokes. 3. The swimmer performs open turns and learning flip-turns. 4. The swimmer is able to push off underwater in streamline and hold their streamline position for one and half body lengths underwater. 5. The swimmer knows proper lane etiquette, circle swimming, ready positions, reading a clock and keeping pace. 6. The swimmer understands that he or she is part of a team and has respect for his or her teammates. 7. The swimmer listens to recommendations from the coach and tries to make the appropriate changes. 8. The swimmer understands appropriate team rules and the consequences of breaking the rules. 9. The swimmer is able to complete an hour long practice session. 10. The swimmer completes sets without fail. (i.e. walking on bottom, counting accurately) 11. The swimmer gives the coach his or her undivided attention while the coach is talking. The swimmer should focus his or her eyes on the coach and remain quiet when the coach is talking. 12. The swimmer will also follow directions set forth by the coach in practice. 13. The swimmer has completed the Racing Start Progression.