Outer Banks Tidal Waves - Blue Group Swim Team
Beginner Swimmer - stroke instructional with the intention to compete
Blue Group swimmers are those that are just coming out of our Porpoise Club or beginner swimmers 9 to 18 years old. There is an emphasis on stroke technique, turns, starts, and fun.
-Swimmers have shown the ability to swim all four competitive strokes.
-This begins to introduce swimmers to the world of competitive swimming by building endurance through basic sets.
-Swimmers will progress to more advanced DEVELOPMENTAL levels designed for swimmers who are pursuing age-group competition and the focus will be on building more endurance and learning race skills.
For parents interested in Blue Group for their children, please contact the Outer Banks Aquatics staff for the latest information and availability or sign up online.
For more information, contact your local YMCA or visit our website at www.ymcashr.org/programs/swimming/swimming-lessons.
Swim assessment is required for group placements. Please contact the OBX AQUATICS TEAM for more information by emailing Sam Wills at swills@ymcashr.org.
Monthly fee, Practice Tuesday, Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:0opm and Wednesday from 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Completion of Aquatic Conditioning or Minimum Age of 9 (pending evaluation).
Swim legal 100-yard freestyle with flip-turns and streamlines.
Swim legal 50-yard backstroke with flip-turns and streamlines.
Show competence in butterfly and breaststroke.
Ability to listen and execute an independent set of instructions, as well as
positively interacting with teammates.
Required a minimum of 2 YMCA meets per season.
Maintain a 67% attendance rate (2 out of every 3 practices) each month
(Regular attendance at practice)