2011-2012 Short Course Registration Info HUB |
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Which Marlins program is appropriate for your child's ability level? |
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| YOUR ACCOUNT ACCESS Please use this link to make STANDARD and EXTENDED plan balance payments. |
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| Contact REGISTRAR | |||||||
| PROGRAM OVERVIEW CHARTS by SPHERE |
PRACTICE SCHEDULES by POOL |
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| CHINQUAPIN Rec. | |||||||
| GEORGE WASHINGTON/ Mt. VERNON Rec. |
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The Potomac Marlins training plan for each SPHERE is designed to function as a complimentary unit wherein swimmers may use multiple facilities to assemble the most advantageous practice schedule while providing specific year to year guidance to swimmers as they progress through the multi-tiered program. |
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| GENERAL Program Info |
Stroke |
Mini Marlins more... |
Junior Marlins | Age Group | Senior Prep. | Senior | |
| Approx. Age Range | 5-8 years | 5-9 years | 7-10 years | 9-14 (max.) years | 12-15 (max.) years Some afternoon practice groups will accept 16+ swimmers after Sept. 1st who are not yet at the PVS Senior Champs level |
13-18 years | |
| Attendance Committment & Season Length | 1-2 X week 10 week sessions |
1-2 x week 9 month |
2-3 x week 3 X week |
3 X week 3-4 X per week 2 x week Gen. Maint 60 |
3 X week 4-5 x week |
6-9 x week |
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| Daily Yardage | N/A | 500 - 800 yards 100% technique work, starts & turns |
1000 - 1500 yards 75% technique / 25% conditioning |
2000 - 3000 yards 50% technique /50% Conditioning |
3500 - 5500 yards | 5500 - 7500 yards | |
| Practice Length | 30 minutes | 1x / wk. - 45 Minutes 2x / wk. - 30 Minutes |
60 Minutes | 60-75 Minutes | 90 Minutes | 90-120 Minutes | |
| Basic Goals | Learning the FUNdamentals of Swimming. No competition |
Improving upon Basic stroke mechanics Understanding of pracite etiquette Intro to trainign sets Competition |
Combined skills and drills for improvement. Swim basic sets Competition strongly encourasged |
Increased Training. Increased personal and swimming responsibilities. Qualify for 14 & under JO's |
Increased Training. Prepare for transition to SENIOR training group Qualify for PVS Junior and Senior Champs |
Increased Training. Prepare for transition to college swimming. Qualify for Sectionals and Jr. Nationals |
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| Mornings Available | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES | YES | |
| Weekends Available | NO | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
Doubles Available |
NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES | |
