JTSC Group Criteria
Novice
To enter this level a swimmer must have an evaluation in the pool.
- They must be able to swim one-length freestyle demonstrating some rhythmic breathing.
- Must be able to swim one pool length of backstroke. Attempt the kicks of all four strokes.
Novice is offered Monday through Friday, three days out of the week. They can choose to come on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays or on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Age Group
To advance to Age Group from Novice, a swimmer must perform the following skills, as well as meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrates listening skills on a consistent basis.
- Demonstrates limited use of a pace clock.
- Must understand circle swimming and leaving on 5 or 10 second intervals.
- Consistent attendance weekly. 3 days per week is recommended.
Complete a test workout:
a. 2 x 50 free 30 second rest
b. 2 x 50 back 30 seconds rest
c. 50 of each stroke/ drill 30 seconds rest
d. 4 x 50 kick (one each stroke)
e. Complete in Park and Rec Meets.
Must perform Basic Body Balance front-back-sweet spot-body dolphins.
Advanced Age Group
For an Age Group swimmer to advance to Advanced Age Group, a swimmer must swim:
A. 5 x 100 Free 1:50
B. Kick 8 x 50 Two each stroke on 1:20 legal
C. 3 x 200 IM on 4:00 with legal strokes and turns
D. 1 x 500 for time
- Must demonstrate regular attendance habits, four (4) days per week are recommended at this level.
- Have at least 3 "B" times.
- Be at least in 5th grade and 10 years old.
- Be able to use pace clock for all send offs and begin to get times from clock.
- Attendance at USA meets strongly recommended.
- Practice habits: use of turns, stopping, restrooms breaks, effort, etc.
- Demonstrates self-discipline, leadership, and care of equipment.
Senior
For advanced age group swimmer to advance to senior, a swimmer must swim:
A. 8 x 100 free on 1:20 *90 seconds to 2 minutes between sets
B. 6 x 100 back on 1:40
C. 3 x 400 IM on 7:15
D. 4 x 100 Fly on 1:40
E. 4 x 100 breast on 1:50
- Demonstrates regular attendance at meets.
- Four work outs a week will be accepted.
- Understand and demonstrate the knowledge of TEAM concept.
- Must be 13 years old or have sectional times.
- Practice habits will play a major role: turns-stopping-bathroom breaks-effort, etc.
