Age Group Program

Buckeye is very excited to bring the Buckeye and United Swim Association age group coaching staffs together. We will have practice groups for all ages and ability levels to produce fast swimming in a fun, team-focused environment.

Practice Group Descriptions:

Age Group Select: This is a new group we are excited to announce. This is Buckeye’s top 24, 12 – 14 year old swimmers combined in one training group. This group is by invitation only. Swimmers can choose to not participate as there is still an Age group 1 Scarlet group. This is our best swimmer’s final step in age group swimming. The goal for this group is to compete and place at the Ohio Junior Championships, Central Zone Championships, and to qualify for USA Sectionals. The Lead Coaches are Laurie Karr and Kaylyn Froebel.

Age Group 1 Scarlet: Experienced and advanced 13 years old or over swimmers. Emphasis on advanced competitive stroke technique and rigorous physical conditioning. The goals for this group are to qualify for and place at Ohio Junior Championships & Central Zone meets and prepare for training in the Senior Groups. The Lead Coach is Grant Horton joined by an assistant coach.

Age Group 2 Scarlet: Experienced and advanced 11 – 12 year olds. Training emphasizes stroke technique and aerobic conditioning. The goals for this group are to qualify for and place at Ohio Junior Championships & Central Zone Championships. Lead Coaches are Thomas Clark, Ezra Ferguson, JK Kim and Laurie Karr as a collaborative Lead.

Age Group 3 Scarlet: Experienced 9 – 10 year olds. Focus on learning the proper mechanics of all 4 competitive strokes, starts and turns. The goals for this group are to excel in competitions, place at Regional’s, and qualify for Ohio Junior Championships. The Lead Coach is Heath Patterson joined by assistant coaches.

Age Group 4 Scarlet: Experienced 8 and unders and less experienced 10 and under swimmers. Focus is on learning proper mechanics of all 4 competitive strokes, starts and turns while building confidence at swim meets. The goals for this group are to gain experience in USA Swimming competitions, learn how to compete in all four competitive strokes, and be able to progress through the program. Lead Coaches are Matt Celik and Lauryn White plus assistant coaches.