New London
Developmental
Swimmers are required to bring all required gear to every practice and a positive attitude. Athletes are expected to arrive at the facility 15 mins before the start of each session and be in the water at the designated time practice starts.
Competition will be held in both 25 short-course yards and 50-meter pools.
If there are any questions about group placement, please reach out to the coaches.
Ages
Usually between 5 to 12 years of age -- *Exceptions made at the coach's discretion*
Developmental (6-12)
Stroke technique and refinement of all 4 strokes, starts and turns, playing games, and having fun!
- Meets are encouraged, but not required.
- Expectation is 1-3 practices per week.
- Requirements: Be technically proficient in Freestyle and Backstroke, willing to learn Breaststroke and Butterfly. Exceptions can be made at the lead coach’s discretion.
- No time requirements.
Lead Coach
Signe Linville (slinville@uvacswim.org)
Gear Requirements
- Water bottle!
- Swim goggles
- Pull buoy
- Paddles
- Mesh bag
- Snorkel
- Nose Plug (personal preference)
- The Colby-Sawyer site has fins & kick boards
Juniors
Swimmers are required to bring all required gear to every practice and a positive attitude. Athletes are expected to arrive at the facility 15 mins before the start of each session and be in the water at the designated time practice starts.
Competition will be held in both 25 short-course yards and 50-meter pools.
If there are any questions about group placement, please reach out to the coaches.
Juniors (9-14)
Stroke technique and refinement, learning to race, challenge sets, playing games, and having fun!
- 1-2 away meets are encouraged per season, 1 home meet required.
- Encouraged to attend the highest meet qualified for.
- Expectation is 2-4 practices per week.
- Requirements: Able to train at a basic level, read a pace clock, and attend meets.
- Must be able to swim all four strokes legally.
- No time requirements.
Lead Coach
David Reynolds (dreynolds@uvacswim.org)
Gear Requirements
- Water bottle!
- Swim goggles
- Pull buoy
- Paddles
- Mesh bag
- Snorkel
- Nose Plug (personal preference)
- The Colby-Sawyer site has fins & kick boards
Seniors
Swimmers are required to bring all required gear to every practice and a positive attitude. Athletes are expected to arrive at the facility 15 mins before the start of each session and be in the water at the designated time practice starts.
Competition will be held in both 25 short-course yards and 50-meter pools.
If there are any questions about group placement, please reach out to the coaches.
Seniors (13-19)
Stroke technique and refinement, racing at most practices, test sets, and recording practice data, some power equipment in the pool, attending travel meets, working towards or at the NES Age-Group level, introducing dryland training (for 15 & up), having fun, and playing games!
- 1 away meet per season is required, and 2 home meets per season are required.
- Encouraged to attend the highest meet qualified for.
- Expectation is 3-6 practices per week.
- Requirements: Able to train at an above-average level (120 min practices), attend travel meets, and attend dryland training sessions
- Have at least 3 events at the USA “B” standard or 2 events at the “BB” standard
Lead Coach
TBD
UVAC Swim Team Summer Leagues
New Swimmers who register for the Summer League will receive a one time 5% off discount for the 26-27 Swim Year when they register for the 26-27 Fall/Winter Season!
Summer League Dates: 06/01-08/02
Swimmers are required to bring all required gear to every practice and a positive attitude. Athletes are expected to arrive at the facility 15 minutes before the start of each session and be in the water at the designated time practice starts.
Competition will be held in both 25 short-course yards and 50-meter pools.
If there are any questions about group placement, please reach out to the coaches.
Swim meets are on Tuesdays, 3:00 - 8:00 PM in late June and July.
Summer League - New London (6-19)
- Can attend SVSL Meets and the VSAs
- There will be three 45-minute practices per week. Practices will be held with the other New London swim groups.
- Requirements: Able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and 25 yards of backstroke. Practice in a laid-back environment while developing swimming skills. Learning the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
- Compete in local meets, play games, and make friends!
- Flex USA Swimming Membership required
Lead Coach
TBD
