Swim Team Fitness classes work to develop the total swimmer through focused practice of proper swim technique and good training habits within the framework of a team environment. Young or inexperienced swimmers in our fitness classes benefit from a relaxed, supportive environment, small ratios, and in-water coaching.
Student Goals
Instructors actively work in the water with students to refine stroke technique and create a playful environment, balancing instruction and fitness lap swimming. While increasing endurance, the focus at this level continues to be on the quality of swimming. Swim distances are based on 25-yard increments.
Swim Team I works to develop the total swimmer through focused practice of proper swim technique, good training habits, and character development within the framework of a team environment. Stroke technique remains the focus, but greater emphasis is placed on endurance and training for its health, fitness, and competitive benefits. Swimmers benefit from a supportive environment, small ratios, and in-water coaching.
Student Goals
Instructors actively work in the water with students to refine stroke technique and create a playful environment, balancing the introduction to competitive swimming. While increasing yardage and endurance, the focus at this level continues to be on the quality of swimming. Swim distances are based on 25 and 50-yard increments.
The Gold Medal Swim School Swim Team Outdoor group is geared towards our more passionate and motivated swimmers who want the same high-level commitment to technique and a positive environment while increasing the intensity and focus on racing FAST. This team swims two and three days per week in 60 minute and 90 minute groups.
Student Goals
The Competitive Team prepares swimmers for a possible transition to club swimming and/or making a big splash during the high school season.
Class Details and Prerequisites
Ages 8 – 17 years
Swim Team Indoor graduate or high school student/middle school student who has prior swim experience.
Olympic Development, taught by two-time Olympic Coach and Owner, Mike Walker, is designed for the competitive swimmer looking for a technical edge.
Student Goals
Olympic Development classes emphasize stroke technique while explaining the "how" and "why" of swimming at a world-class level. Students often enroll in both Olympic Development and Learn to Swim/Swim Team.
The Gold Medal Swim School High School Prep group is geared towards our more passionate and motivated swimmers who want the same high-level commitment to technique and a positive environment while increasing the intensity and focus on racing FAST. This team swims four days per week in 90 minute groups.
Student Goals
The Competitive Team prepares swimmers for a possible transition to club swimming and/or making a big splash during the high school season.
Class Details and Prerequisites
Ages 13 – 17 years
Swim Team 3 graduate or high school student/middle school student who has prior swim experience.