2010 Summer competitive programs.
The following pertain to ALL age groups:
All practices and competitions are posted on the website, but are subject to change based on pool availability. Please check often!
Follow ALL guidelines for meet entries posted in the meet schedule section of the website.
You MAY NOT practice outside of your assigned practice time without prior consent of the groups coach. Don’t bother to inquire because of a conflict with another sport.
Athletes that have not swum for MLA in past may be required to provide proof of performance to qualify for a group. All “test” sets will be done the first week or whenever deemed necessary.
Any 13 and older swimmers joining after May 15th will automatically be considered part of the HS/Colegiate Training group, unless approved by the head coach.
There will be NO discounts for joining the club after your designated group's start date.
Qualifying standards are based on sectional, open state and 13-14 state qualifying times.
Senior group: ***
Goal: to promote a higher level of training and participation in Senior level meets.
Meet participation requirement:
TCAC duals
TCAC conference
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
Purdue, OLY Senior Meet, EGR Senior Meet
Season ending championship meet
Practice Requirement:
95% attendance, with no more than a 3-day continuous absence is required. All non-illness related absences must be approved by group coach.
Qualifying: Sectional qualifying standards
Inclusion into this group is at the final discretion of the Head Coach.
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
All qualifying standards MUST have been achieved in the 5 months prior to the beginning of the season.
Senior developmental: ***
Goal: to develop swimmers for the Senior Group and participation in Championship meets in and out of the state of Michigan.
Meet participation requirement:
TCAC duals
TCAC conference
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
Purdue, OLY Senior Meet, EGR Senior Meet
Season ending championship meet
Practice Requirement: 90% attendance required.
Qualifying: Open, Michigan Swimming Q1 standard for that season
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
All qualifying standards MUST have been achieved in the 5 months prior to the beginning of the season.
*** Athletes wishing to be a part of these groups that start after the first two weeks of practice WILL start in the GOLD group to be evaluated before being assigned to these groups.
HS/Collegiate Training Group
Goal: to help high school and collegiate swimmers maintain conditioning and competitive skills.
Athletes registered for this group may ONLY attend the designated practice times for this group.
Athletes in this group are still required to participate in meets!
Meet participation requirement:
TCAC duals
TCAC conference
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
GOLD:
Goal: to develop swimmers for Senior level competition and promote year round swimming.
Meet participation requirement:
TCAC duals
TCAC conference
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
JAWS ABC, EGR Senior Meet
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
Practice Requirement: 5 practices per week
Qualifying: 13 and 14 USA Q1 standard for that season
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
SILVER: (11-12)
Goal: to prepare 11 & 12's for 13 and over championship swimming
Meet participation requirement:
TCAC duals
TCAC conference
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
Practice Requirement: 4 times per week
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
Bronze: (10 & Under)
Goal: to prepare swimmers for competitive swimming at the 11-12 championship level focusing on IM training.
Meet participation requirement:
TCAC duals
TCAC conference
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
Practice Requirement: 3 times per week
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
Age Group Swim Team
Goal: to teach and promote competitive swimming through IM training and competition in the West Michigan Swim League. ALL swimmers are rquired to attend meets and the A Conference meet...if they qualify.
Meet participation requirement:
TCAC duals
TCAC conference
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
Practice Requirement: 2 times per week
This Group is open to all swimmers 18 and younger who fulfill the swimming requirements for their age group of participation.
8 & under: MUST be able to comfortably swim 25 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance.
9-10's: MUST be able to comfortably swim 50 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance, preferably with some rhythmic breathing.
11-12's: MUST be able to comfortably swim 100 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance, with rhythmic breathing.
13+: MUST be able to comfortably swim 200 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance, with rhythmic breathing.
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