RIPPLES

This group is designed for the novice swimmer who is ready for the next level of swimming.  Practices will emphasize instruction on all four competitive strokes through drills and fun water activities.  While this group is mainly instructional, it will consist of a small amount of interval training and endurance work.

 
Suggested AgeRange:  6-8 year olds

Schedule/Frequency:  1-2 per week

Meets:  Participation in B Meets, Mini-meets, and highest level of competition is recommended

Cost:   Full Year, $390

Fall/winter $315; spring, $70; summer $70

Maximum Number:  20

 This group is designed for the emerging competitive swimmer that has the knowledge and ability to swim 25 yards of each of the four competitive strokes.  Practices will emphasize mechanics in all four strokes, starts, turns and prepares swimmers for competition in swim meets.  Drills and stroke technique will be the primary emphasis in practice with a moderate amount of endurance work.  Regular attendance at practice and participating in the B meets, mini-meets and highest level of championship is encouraged.  Evaluation is required

 
Suggested AgeRange:  7 – 10 year olds

Schedule/Frequency:  Up to 3 practices per week

Desired Minimum Attendance:  2 practices per week

Meets:  Participation in B Meets, Mini-meets, and highest level of competition is recommended

Cost:  Full Year $560

Fall/Winter $440; spring $80; summer $80

Maximum Number:  24

TSUNAMI

 This group is designed for the competitive swimmer.  Practices emphasize competitive stroke technique, starts and turns and an understanding of the pace clock. There is increased focus on conditioning and endurance work.  Regular attendance at practice and participation in local and out-of-town meets is strongly encouraged.  Evaluation is required

 
Suggested AgeRange:  8 - 12 +/-

Schedule/Frequency:  Up to 4 per week

Desired Minimum Attendance:  3 practices per week

Meets:  3-4 per season, plus the highest-level championship meet the swimmer qualifies for

Cost:  Full Year:  $975

Fall/Winter: $700; spring: $175 ; summer: $200

Maximum Number:  30

 
HURRICANES

 
Swimmers in this group have a higher level of competitive swimming experience.  Practices emphasize drill and stroke technique refinement as well as an increased endurance conditioning.  Dry land training is introduced along with goal setting and an understanding of time standards.  Meet goals are Ohio A, AA, and Zone competitions.  Evaluation is required.

 
Suggested AgeRange:  9 - 14

Schedule/Frequency:  Up to 5 per week

Desired Minimum Attendance:  4 practices per week

Meets:  3-5 per season, plus the highest-level championship meet the swimmer qualifies for

Cost:  Full Year:  $1600

Fall/Winter: $1125; spring: $260 ; summer: $340

Maximum Number:  25

 AGE GROUP CYCLONE

 This group is comprised of the most skilled and experienced age-group swimmers ages 10-14.  Endurance, speed, and perfection of stroke mechanics are expected at this level.  Goal setting and race strategy are also developed.  Total commitment to all aspects of swimming is expected in this group therefore, it is expected that each swimmer make a full year commitment.  Dry land training is required and a key component.  Swimmers in this group are striving to maximize their age group abilities.  A strong commitment to attendance, practice efforts, and meet participation is desired.  Meet goals are AA’s, Zones, and Quads.  Evaluation is required.

 
Suggested AgeRange:  10-14

Schedule/Frequency:  Up to 7 per week; Dry-land 1-2 times per week

Desired Minimum Attendance:  5-6 practices per week

Meets:  5-10 per year, plus the highest-level championship meet the swimmer qualifies for

Cost:  Full Year:  $1,750

Maximum Number:  25

  HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING – Pre Season

 
This group is for swimmers whose goal is to make the New AlbanyHigh School swim team.  The focus of practice is conditioning and stroke mechanics. Training will be for six (6) weeks and practices will stress technique refinement.  Regular attendance at practices is desired. Evaluation is required.

Suggested AgeRange:  14-18

Schedule/Frequency:  Up to 4 Days per week

Meets:  Not required but highly suggested.

Cost:  Fall:  $200

            Maximum Number:  30

CYCLONE – High School

This group is for High School Competitive swimmers. Practices stress advanced conditioning, technique refinement and Dry land training.  A year round commitment is required as is regular attendance at practice. Evaluation is required.

Suggested AgeRange:  14-18

Schedule/Frequency:  Up to 8 per week; Dry-land 2 times per week

Required Minimum Attendance:  4 practices per week

Meets:  One Pre-season meet and the highest championship meet for which they qualify

Cost:  Full Year: $1875; New Albany Resident, $1650

            Maximum Number:  18

National Team

This group is designed for our most competitive swimmers and has mandatory minimum attendance requirements at pool and dry land workouts. Swimmers in this group are highly competitive High School swimmers, some have achieved Sectional cuts, and all strive to achieve Sectional, Junior National, Senior National and Olympic trial qualification times. They are expected to attend the highest championship meet for which they qualify. Practices stress advanced conditioning, technique refinement, and preparation for high school and collegiate championship competition. Swimmers and their families will meet with the coach and are required to sign a commitment agreement annually.  Evaluation is required.

Suggested AgeRange:  14+

Schedule/Frequency:  Up to 11 per week.

Desired Minimum Attendance:  80% of weekly evening practices on a 3-week cycle.

Meets:  Per commitment agreement

Cost:  Full Year:  $2,050 (NAHS Discount to $1,800/Year)

Maximum Number:  20