School Year Practice Schedule (different summer times)
A group 2:45 - 4:30 M, Tu, Th, Fr (Tu and Th dryland 4:30-4:45)
2:45 - 4:45 Wed
B group 4:00 – 5:30 M, Tu, Th, Fr
C group 4:15 – 5:15 Tu, Th, Fr
D group 4:30 – 5:15 M, W, Fr
Groups
Swimmers at PTST are grouped according to age, ability, motivation, and goals, but always at the coach’s discretion. Here is a brief summary of how each practice group might be determined.
A group
Typically swimmers in grades 6-12 who can swim a 50 freestyle under 32 seconds, have a mastery of all strokes, and are able to swim 4,000 plus yards in daily practice.
B group
Typically swimmers in grades 4-8 who can swim a 50 freestyle under 38 seconds, demonstrate good technique in all strokes, and are able to swim 3,000-4,000 yards in daily practice.
C group
Swimmers typically in grades 3-8 who can swim 2,000 yards maximum in daily practice, can swim free and back, and are developing good technique in breast and fly.
D group
Swimmers who can swim one length of the pool freestyle and backstroke, or have completed Red Cross level 4 swim lessons. Main focus on free and back, with breast and fly introduced as endurance improves.
