Practices
Swim Team Age Group Information
A child's age on May 31st determines the age category in which the child will swim. The age group categories are as follows:
- 6 & Under
- 7/8 year olds
- 9/10 year olds
- 11/12 year olds
- 13/14 year olds
- 15 to 18 year olds
Group training under the direction of our experienced Coaching staff is scheduled during season weekdays. Regular participation in training sessions and team activities is strongly encouraged. Our experienced Coaching staff is also available for individual stroke instruction throughout the season. Lesson times and fees shall be private arrangements between the Coach and parent.
The Foxcroft East swim team
is comprised of the following Groups:
Developmental Group - Intended for 4 through 6 year old swimmers who require in-depth skills and technique instruction in the basics of swimming. Children at this level are not yet ready to compete (i.e. can't finish one lap of freestyle unassisted) in swim meets. As Developmental Group swimmers' skills and confidence improve, they may be moved up into the Gator Bits for expanded skills work and participation in swim meets.
Gator Bits - Represent our more adept 6 & under swimmers. They are capable of swimming one lap of freestyle unassisted and may be ready to progress to the other strokes. *Coaches will assess if your 5/6 year old is able to compete in swim meets in the 7/8 age group.
Age Group Swimmers - Swimmers aged 7 through 14.
7-10 compete in 25 meters. 11-14 compete in 50 meters.
This group may compete in:
- free style
- back stroke
- breast stroke
- butterfly
- individual medley
- medley relay
- free style relay
Each swimmer can compete in 3 individual events and 2 relays. Ribbons will be awarded for the 1st - 4th place finishers with heat ribbons also awarded to all heat winners. If your child is an alternate for one of the relay teams, that counts as one of their two relay events. It is important for your child to stay for the entire meet if assigned as either an active participant or alternate on a relay team.
Seniors - Swimmers aged 15 - 18. Compete in 50 meters.
This group may compete in:
- free style
- back stroke
- breast stroke
- butterfly
- individual medley
- medley relay
- free style relay
Each swimmer can compete in 3 individual events and 2 relays. Ribbons will be awarded for the 1st - 4th place finishers with heat ribbons also awarded to all heat winners. If your child is an alternate for one of the relay teams, that counts as one of their two relay events. It is important for your child to stay for the entire meet if assigned as either an active participant or alternate on a relay team.
