JUNIOR 1 -- INTRODUCTORY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

COACHES -- AMY BARRETT & LINDA MATSUYAMA 

The Junior 1 program is the entry level onto the competitive FAST Swim Team for graduates of the FAST Swim School (Level 8, or equivalent), ages 7-14. Junior 1 swimmers will learn the basic skills, techniques, and vocabulary that will prepare them to successfully transition into either the Junior 2 (ages 12 and under) or Varsity (ages 13 and up) practice groups.

The Junior 1 program provides a healthy introductory teaching and learning environment for our newest FAST team members as they begin to develop their interest in the sport and a vision of themselves as individuals, teammates, and athletes. Experienced coaching, a defined curriculum, and a vibrant team environment will contribute to a foundation of individual fitness, self-esteem, self-awareness, and teamwork for each group member. Swimming is a lifelong sport, and the Junior 1 group is where it begins.

Expectations     

• Focus on improving the technical aspects of all four competitive strokes, starts, and turns
• Listen to the instructions provided by the coaches
• Give their best effort on each task being asked of them
• Display daily enthusiasm and respect towards oneself, teammates and coaches
• Group Focus Points
  • Technical development of all strokes, turns, starts, and finishes
  • Drills for each stroke directed toward developing better body lines, strong kicking, improved stroke cycle timing, and distance per stroke
  • Reading a pace clock and executing basic sets
  • Lane etiquette 
  • Proper wall push-offs, underwater kicking, and breakouts 
  • Focus on criteria to move into the Junior 2 (12 and under) or Varsity (13 and up) practice groups
• Meets -- Junior 1 swimmers are encouraged to participate in practice meets throughout the season and the FAST finale meets. 

Requirements 

• Be on time; bring all equipment every day
• Wear FAST team cap at practices and wear FAST team apparel at meets
• Use ARENA products
• Attend all meets as scheduled
• USA Swimming registration

2023-2024 TRAINING SCHEDULE 

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