Each individual with the SOLO Swim Club has his or her own lifestyle and schedule. A commitment toward personal progress begins with you, and your practice plans need to meet your own goals. The following is a suggested amount of practice for a swimmer:
RACERS
Developmental group for swimmers five years old and over who have had little or no experience on a swim club. Emphasis is on developing movement patterns that are controlled and efficient in all four competitive strokes.
Suggested Commitment - As much as possible.
DYNAMOS
Novice group for swimmers seven years old and over who have had some experience with a swim club. Emphasis is on mastering basic stroke patterns involved with all four competitive strokes as well as the techniques involved with starts.
Suggested Commitment - As much as possible.
AGE GROUP
Practice section for young swimmers beginning competition in the 10/under group. This section is designed to introduce conditioning techniques while improving stroke and turn skills. Swimmers are encouraged to attend no more than four practices per week.
Suggested Commitment - Four practices maximum.
ADVANCED AGE GROUP
The Advanced Age Group is made up of swimmers mainly competing in the 11 years and over categories. Emphasis is placed on proper stroke technique, goal setting, and competition. This group allows athletes a chance for increased commitment in training.
Suggested Commitment - Five practices if possible.
PRE-SENIOR
Training group for junior high and high school swimmers, 13/over, who are interested in competition. Group stresses stroke technique, a dedication to training, and long range goal setting. This group is designed for the high school swimmer who is interested in added practice to prepare for high school competition. Swim practice in this group will qualify students for high school P. E. credit.
Suggested Commitment - Five practices if possible.
SENIOR
Group involved in an intensive training program geared for competition at the Junior and Senior National levels. A minimum of five practices per week are MANDATORY, as is a commitment to excellence in swimming.
Suggested Commitment - Five practices MANDATORY.
Private Swimming Lessons
SOLO offers an outstanding lesson program for children and adults of all ability levels, as well as a highly successful year-round competitive Youth Swim team and a Masters program for adults. SOLO offers both individual and group lessons. The team has instructors that are trained to work with swimmers of all ages and abilities.
You can sign up for lessons here or for further information, please call the SOLO office at (650) 851-9091 or email Coach Robert.
Seasonal Sharks
The Sharks program provides seasonal swimmers with a recreational swim team experience and top-notch coaching in a fun environment. Those of you who have participated in our Sharks program in the past, know that we focus on improving stroke technique and conditioning. Children will have the opportunity of getting their first swim times at our SOLO Family FUN Meets, which usually take place at Menlo-Atherton High School. These FUN meets are relaxed, fun and are designed not to be overwhelming to new swimmers. Daily practices for the Sharks program will take place at Burgess pool for Spring I & II sessions. Practice groups fill up quickly every year, so we encourage you to register early.
We ask that you arrive on deck a few minutes before the start of each practice.
Check out our Sharks Swim Groups, Schedule and Fees 2013
Register for our Sharks Program HERE
