Entry Level and Non/Low Competitive Groups

Buckeye Juniors

Junior Program

The Buckeye Juniors Program is designed to introduce swimmers to the concept of competitive swimming. Our Buckeye Juniors swimmers will join USA Swimming as Flex Members and may participate in intrasquad meets, virtual competitions, Buckeye hosted events and a select number of local Ohio Swimming events. These optional competitions are an additional cost to your monthly dues.

Sprouts

This is an instructional level that focuses on the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes. Practice for this level is focused on the refining technique of all four swimming disciplines with an emphasis on: kicking, rotary breathing, starts, proper body position, and streamlining. Requirements: Minimum ability to swim one length of the pool unassisted in freestyle and backstroke and demonstrate knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Practices are offered in a once a week or twice a week option and are 30 minutes in duration. Program size 8 swimmers. Monthly fee $50 for one practice per week, $90 for twice a week.

Seedlings

Practice at this level focus on stroke refinement, begin to build some endurance and introducing flip-turns. This level reinforces the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes and builds on swimming techniques with increased cardiovascular conditioning. Minimum ability to swim one length of the pool unassisted in all four disciplines. Practices are offered in a once a week or twice a week option and are 45 minutes in duration. Program size 10 swimmers. Monthly Fee $65 for one practice per week, $117 for twice a week.

Saplings

Practice at this level will continue to focus on stroke refinement, training concepts including use of the pace clock and how to read a practice set. This level reinforces the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes and builds on swimming techniques with increased cardiovascular conditioning. Minimum ability to swim one length of the pool unassisted in all four disciplines. Practices are offered in a once a week or twice a week option and are 60 minutes in duration. Program size 10 swimmers. Monthly fee $75 for one practice per week, $135 for twice a week.

Silver Recreation

Newer/novice swimmers 9 – 14 years old. Emphasis is on learning competitive stroke technique and aerobic conditioning to become a more efficient swimmer. Coaches will work on growing a love for the sport of swimming and help swimmers work on competitive skills should they desire to race. A number of swimmers in this program are new to swim team or do not have interest in competitions. Fee: $125 monthly, with a non-refundable $125 registration fee. The monthly fees follow the same guidelines as outlined in our competitive team packet. Please reference pages 8-9

FEES DO NOT INCLUDE:

Your required current USA Swimming & Ohio Swimming Membership fee; Swim meet entry fee and travel expenses; Training and competition uniforms; Training equipment; Personalized Team Caps.