VARSITY -- INTERMEDIATE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

LEAD COACH -- ALEX FRONEK 

The mission of the Varsity program is to provide swimmers the opportunity to continue developing each of their competitive strokes. This group is offered to swimmers who have advanced through either the FAST Development or Junior program.  Continuing to improve stroke technique while enjoying the sport is the main focus of the group. 

The process of being your best through athletics is perhaps even more healthy than the obvious health benefits of exercise.  Discovering one's ability to improve through focused effort is an invaluable life lesson.  It is the method for pursuing one's aims and ambitions long after a swimmer has left the pool.

Swimmers 13 years and older who love swimming will find the FAST Varsity program a perfect match for their interest. This vibrant group consists of experienced swimmers with the ultimate goal of discovering their potential and representing themselves to the best of their ability.  FAST Varsity swimmers have fun while gaining skills and building friendships.   

Expectations

• Ability to focus on improving the technical aspects of all four competitive strokes and eliminate distractions during training
• Improve endurance as necessary to facility progress 
• Display daily enthusiasm and respect towards oneself, teammates and coaches
• Attend practices consistently in order to improve oneself, one's peers and the FAST environment as a whole (make a minimum 2 of 3 practices every week)
• Aim to attend one meet per month (Practice Meet or FAST Invitational)
• Work towards "B" and "BB" USAS National Age Group time standards
• Focus Points
  • Practice as you would race
  • Clock management and use
  • Underwater kicking -- 3 dolphin kicks for Freestyle, Butterfly and Backstroke off every wall in practice and meets
  • Efficient timing of breaths 

Requirements 

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

2024 TRAINING SCHEDULE 

Meets

• Blue vs White Meet --> September 14
• Practice Meet --> October 12 
• Practice Meet --> November 16 
• Practice Meet --> January 4

"Don't Wait To Be Great"

Contact: afronek@fastswimming.net