| Swimmers are placed in practice groups based on age and
ability level. When it is in the best interest of the
swimmer, the swimmer will be placed in a more
challenging training group. |
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BRONZE: For swimmers 11 years old and
younger, this is our beginner group for all swimmers new
to the team or need work on any of the four basic swim
strokes. This group practices for 1 hour, 3 nights
per week. Practice times are as follows:
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Winsted |
5:45-6:45 |
5:45-6:45 |
5:45-6:45 |
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| Torrington |
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5:00-6:00 |
5:15-6:15 |
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SILVER: For swimmers 9 years old and
over who have successfully completed the Bronze level
and/or who swim all four competitive strokes legally.
Swimmers in this level will work to improve stroke
technique, endurance and time. This group
practices for 1 hour, 4 nights per week. Practice
times are as follows:
| |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Winsted |
6:45-7:45 |
6:45-7:45 |
6:45-7:45 |
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| Torrington |
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|
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6:00-7:00 |
6:15-7:15 |
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GOLD: For swimmers 11 years old and
over who have successfully completed the Silver level
and by recommendation of the Head Coach are ready for a
more complete workout that includes dry-land training.
This group practices for an hour and a half, 4 nights
per week.
Practice times are as follows:
| |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Winsted |
5:45-7:15 |
5:45-7:15 |
5:45-7:15 |
|
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| Torrington |
|
|
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5:00-6:30 |
5:15-6:45 |
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SENIOR: For swimmers ages 13 and over
and who do not participate on a High School Swim Team.
This level places more emphasis on competitive training,
dry-land strength training and stretching. This group
practices for the full 2 hours, 5 nights per week.
Practice times are as follows:
| |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Winsted |
5:45-7:45 |
5:45-7:45 |
5:45-7:45 |
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| Torrington |
|
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5:00-7:00 |
5:15-7:15 |
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Seasonal and Prep School Modified: For any High
School Swim Team Athlete that swims on a high school
team, either from September to March, and is prohibited
by your school's CIAC guidelines from swimming and
competing on two teams at the same time. This
category is also for Prep School swimmers who wish to
compete both for their school and for the Lasers during
concurrent seasons. Practice schedule is the same
as Senior Level. |
