Pre-Team

This group is designed to get young swimmers “team ready”.  This is a transition from lessons and summer league to year-round competitive swimming.  Practices will be held once a week.  Swimmers will be introduced to all the skills needed to successfully participate with BBD’s competitive team.

Prerequisite:  Ability to be “water safe” in a larger group of swimmers.

Sessions:         Recommend 1 practices/week  (1 offered)

8 & Under

This is an instructional group.  Swimmers will dedicate each practice to learning new skills and the fun that swimming provides.  BBD coaches will teach the competitive skills of each stroke. 

Prerequisite:  Ability to complete 25yds of freestyle with rotary breathing (to the side) and 25yds of backstroke

Sessions:         Recommend 2-3 practices/week  (4 offered)

Note:  Our 8 & Under Group will be split into A, B, & C sessions.  These sessions will contain the same content, simply offered at different times.  Members are welcome to choose the session that best matches their schedule.  However, members must choose A, B, or C sessions.  There is not "mix & match" for sessions.  Below is a sample schedule.

Tentative

8 & Under A - M, W, F  5:30-6:30pm   Sun  11:30-12:30

8 & Under B - T, Th, F   5:30-6:30pm   Sun  11:30-12:30

8 & Under C - M, W, F  6:15-7:15pm     Sun   11:30-12:30

9 & 10

This is also an instructional group.  Swimmers will dedicate each practice to learning new skills and the fun that swimming provides.  BBD coaches will teach the competitive skills of each stroke. 

Prerequisite:  Ability to complete 25yds of freestyle with rotary breathing (to the side) and 25yds of backstroke

Sessions:         Recommend 3-4 practices/week  (5 offered)

11 & 12

Swimmers in this group begin to transition from instruction to physical training.  Good technique remains the foundation of all BBD training groups. Technique training moves to more detailed skills designed to maximize efficiency and speed.  Swimmers also begin to develop aerobic capacities, strength, and coordination through a comprehensive training program. 



Prerequisite:  Ability to complete 50yds of freestyle with rotary breathing (to the side) and 50yds of backstroke

Sessions: Recommend 5-6 practices/week  (6 offered)

13 & 14

This is a comprehensive training program designed to guide swimmers to the highest levels of competition.  Swimmers will continue developing aerobic capacities, the latest stroke techniques, and racing strategies.  Training will be designed to prepare swimmers to compete in a wide variety of events and distances. 

Prerequisite:  Some competitive swimming experience or individual assessment by BBD coaching staff

Sessions: Recommend 6 practices/week  (7 offered)

Senior/High School

Swimmers 15 and older and/or high school aged will comprise this group.  Our program will work in concert with our athletes’ high school commitments.  Our swimmers will be prepared to reach their personal potential through aerobic and anaerobic training,  maintenance of efficient strokes, and comprehensive strength and conditioning programming.  Training will continue to cater to a wide range of events, but specialization will also be provided for those seeking specific swimming goals.   

Prerequisite:  Some competitive swimming experience or individual assessment by BBD coaching staff

Sessions: Recommend 7 practices/week  (8 offered)