Our MAAC Competitive Team has three separate training groups. Our training groups are divided based off of skills and age of swimmers. Please see below to learn more about each group.
Age Group Competitive (AGC)
Our AGC practice group is perfect for experienced summer league swimmers and returning year round swimmers. Our Coaches strive to provide and create a challenging and enjoyable experience in the pool for our swimmers who like the sport and may be looking to become more involved in swimming (i.e.. more training and/or competing).
Our training focus is on the development of strokes and racing strategies with a significant focus on the stroke and "getting it right" technically. In AGC there is also an introduction to age appropriate strength development with occasional dryland exercises.
AGC Swimmers are encouraged to compete in swim meets, local and travel meets, when available.
FAQ's:
- How many practices a week are required?
- We strongly encourage 3 practices per week; swimmers can attend up to 5.
- How many total hours of training per week (typically)?
- On average, each practice is 75 minutes in length.
- What is the typical age of swimmers in AGC?
- 6-10 years old
- Will my swimmer participate in meets?
- Yes, at least one meet per season is required.
- What are the pre-requisites for joining AGC?
- Coaches Approval (or evaluation)
- Swim at least 3 strokes
- Complete 4x50 yard freestyle on a 1:15 interval
- Is equipment required?
- Yes. It can be purchased though our team store.
- Is there dryland training?
- Yes
- What are the fees?
- Annual Registration: $250
- Monthly Fee: $240
- Meet Fees: vary depending on the meet
Advanced Age Group (AAG)
Our AAG practice group is for experienced swimmers who love the sport. Most of our AAG swimmers can see themselves swimming in high school and/or college and beyond. Our Coaches create a challenging and fun environment where swimmers are prepared for the MRC group and are challenged by faster intervals and more yardage.
Our training focus moves towards more advanced and technical stroke instruction, focusing on pacing, race strategies and overall season plans. Dryland in AAG becomes more focused and advanced, with strength training and movement focus that allows the swimmer to grow outside of the pool.
AAG swimmers are required to compete in swim meets, local and travel meets, when available.
FAQ's:
- How many practices a week are required?
- We strongly encourage 4 practices per week; swimmers can attend up to 5.
- How many total hours of training per week (typically)?
- On average, each practice is 95-120 minutes in length.
- What is the typical age of swimmers in AAG?
- 11-18 years old
- Will my swimmer participate in meets?
- Yes, meet participation is required.
- What are the pre-requisites for joining AAG?
- Coaches Approval (or evaluation)
- Swim all 4 strokes legally
- Diving and Flip turns
- Complete 10x100 yard freestyle on a 1:40 interval
- Complete 3x100 IM on a 1:50 interval
- Is equipment required?
- Yes. It can be purchased though our team store.
- Is there dryland training?
- Yes
- What are the fees?
- Annual Registration: $250
- Monthly Fee: $265
- Meet Fees: vary depending on the meet
The MAAC Racing Club (MRC)
Our MRC practice group is for our most advanced swimmers who are fully committed to the sport of swimming. Our MRC swimmers plan on swimming in college and at the Junior and National and International levels. With this, our most challenging training group, our Coaches create an environment where swimmers work hard and learn personal growth, inside and outside of the pool. The MRC group and are challenged by fast intervals and more yardage.
Our training focus is on nuanced technical stroke instruction, focusing on pacing, race strategies and successfully completing a season plan, individualized for each swimmer. Dryland with MRC is focused and advanced, with strength training, cardio and movement focus.
MRC swimmers are required to compete in swim meets, local and travel meets, when available, as well as our annual training trip.
FAQ's:
- How many practices a week are required?
- We strongly encourage 6 practices per week; attendance should be at 95%
- How many total hours of training per week (typically)?
- On average, each practice is 120 minutes in length, plus dryland.
- What is the typical age of swimmers in MRC?
- 13-18 years old
- Will my swimmer participate in meets?
- Yes, meet participation is required.
- What are the pre-requisites for joining MRC?
- Coaches Approval (or evaluation)
- Complete 10x100 yard freestyle on a 1:15 interval
- Is equipment required?
- Yes. It can be purchased though our team store.
- Is there dryland training?
- Yes
- What are the fees?
- Annual Registration: $250
- Monthly Fee: $360
- Meet Fees: vary depending on the meet
