Swimmers in the National Top 16 practice group will be further notified of specific practice requirements. All National Swimmers are expected to help out with all National Team Fund-raisers. It should also be understood that all swimmers would follow the National Team Guidelines and Agendas for the trip and plan on attending the meet with the team for the entire trip. Any exceptions should be discussed with the Coaching Staff as soon as possible. That kind of program can really be beneficial to a young swimmer because of the shorter distances, less competition, low intensity and special team spirit and enthusiasm.
Athletes are certainly welcome to do that or a combination of both.
It is recommended that swimmers try participating with the YMCA and summer swim clubs. Summer swimming is a perfect complement to the work you put in the previous winter and it keeps you mechanically and physically sharp for the following winter. Fortunately, we had most of our senior swimmers train last summer. As you get older and more experienced in competitive swimming, there is going to come a time where you just will not be able to get by on natural talent alone. As you take the competitiveness of your times to higher levels, you also must take things, such as your training, to higher levels.