Ripples

Ripples Competitive Program | 8 & Under
 

Gold 

• Swimmers must complete a legal 25 of each of the four competitive strokes.
• Swimmers should demonstrate proper drop-ins, streamlines, and other fundamental habits.
• Swimmers should plan to compete in one meet every month, including 8&U Championships in February.
• 8yo Gold Swimmers should plan to attend 2 long course practices throughout the summer and compete in long course season in preparation for aging up to Waves.
• 7yo Gold Swimmers will need their coach’s recommendation for long course, as they will train with Waves Silver. 
• Swimmers in Ripples Gold will be working toward 50s of all competitive strokes, the 200IM, 100s of three strokes (Free, Back, and either Fly or Breast), the 200 and 500 Free.
• Expected practice commitment 3 days per week.