Hornet Swim Club - HOSC
Beanie

HOSC Group Descriptions and Practice times
2009 -2010 Short Course Yard (fall/winter)

The Hornet Swim Club (HOSC) offers a comprehensive program of instruction and training in competitive swimming for youth ages five and older. Swimmers are placed in groups (and moved up or down, if necessary) at the coaches’ discretion based on the swimmer’s instructional needs in stroke/technique, strength and stamina, attendance record, age, attitude, and ability to practice without being disruptive/distracting to other swimmers. Placement is not driven by “best times”, but instead is based on the best fit for that swimmer.

The Green group is primarily instructional with an increasing emphasis on training once a swimmer progresses through the structured program. Stroke refinement is a major emphasis of the Hornet Swim Club throughout every level of the team.

Head Coach:

Green

 6:00-6:30pm
M/Tu/W/Th/F		 Lead Coach:
Jr Coach:
 
The green group is for age 8 & under swimmers who can demonstrate at least two competitive strokes for one length of the pool and are mentally and physically ready to be part of a team.  The focus for the green group is to learn the strokes, starts, flip turns, and, of course, to have fun!  Only dual meets are offered at this level.  It is required to come at least three days per week.  Practice is offered 5 days a week, 6-6:30pm.

White 6:00-6:45pm
M/Tu/W/Th/F		 Lead Coach:
Assistant Coach:
 
The white group is for age 12 & under swimmers who have demonstrated at least three competitive strokes and know how to do a freestyle flip turn and a competitive start.  The white group will focus mainly on stroke, turn, and start refinement.  Training and the pace clock will also be introduced at this level, as will the understanding of teamwork.  The white group will be divided up into specific lanes in accordance with age and ability.  Swimmers in this group must participate in at least two dual meets and one ISI.  It is required to come to at least three practices per week.  Practice is offered 5 days a week, 6-7:00pm.

Yellow
6:00-7:15pm
M/Tu/W/Th/F
 Lead Coach:
Assistant Coach: 		 
 


The yellow group is for age 14 & under swimmers who have passed out of the white group or equivalent program, can demonstrate all four strokes legally, and can correctly demonstrate all competitive turns and starts.  The yellow group continues to refine strokes and also will have structured training sets designed to improve their conditioning, speed, and confidence.  Dry land will be incorporated into the training sessions.  Swimmers in this group must participate in at least three dual meets and two ISI's.  It is required to come to at least three practices per week.  Practice is offered 5 days a week, 6:00-7:15pm.


Gold 6:00 - 8:30pm
M/Tu/W/Th/F		 Lead Coach:
Assistant Coach: 		 
 
The gold group is for age 9 & over swimmers who have passed out of the yellow group or equivalent program and are committed to the program. This groups main focus is to prepare the athlete mentally and physically for the challenges of the black and senior programs. The gold group is expected to make at least three practices a week and participate in at least two ISI's and three dual meets during the LCM season. Practice is offered 5 days a week, 6:30-8:00pm.

Black 7:00-9:00pm
M/Tu/W/Th/F		 Lead Coach:
Assistant Coach:

The Black group is for age 11 & over swimmers who have passed out of the Gold group or equivalent program, have demonstrated leadership skills, and have the mental/physical toughness to complete challenging sets of 20-40 minutes in duration. The Black group continues to refine strokes using detailed drills designed for the experienced swimmer. Swimmers will be introduced to different types of competitive training such as distance swimming, sprinting, and other specific training philosophies. The Black group focuses on race strategy and mastering the skills needed to compete in every event offered in competitive swimming. The Black group is expected to make at least three practices a week and participate in at least two ISI and three dual meets during the LCM season. Practice is offered 5 days a week, 7:00-9:00pm.

Senior 6:45-9:00pm
M/Tu/W/Th/F

Lead Coach:
Asst. Coach:

 
 
The Senior group is for age 13 & over swimmers who have passed out of the Black group or equivalent program. New swimmers may register for this group only after meeting with the head coach. The Senior group continues refinement of strokes using advanced drills specially designed for the experienced swimmer. Practices will focus on all aspects of training: including distance, sprint, stroke, IM and resistance. Advanced training concepts will be introduced slowly throughout the season. Practices will not only be physically challenging, but also mentally challenging. The Senior group is expected to make four practices a week and attend two ISI and three dual meets during the LCM season. Practice is offered 5 days a week, 6:45-9:00pm.
       

*Group criteria may change at any time depending on the needs of the program/swimmers.

revised 4/13/2010