The emphasis is on introducing rudimentary stroke instruction in the four competitive strokes. One hundred percent of the program is instruction, and the coach to swimmer ratio is kept low. Coach Dana Lee oversees all coaching for the Swim School. The first level of competitive training is primarily designed for our 8 and under swimmers. Some 9 and 10 year old swimmers, new to the program, may start here.
Emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals of the strokes through games and enjoyable activities.
For convenience, practice is offered five times per week with a maximum allowable of three one hour sessions per week. Coach Dana Lee oversees all coaching for the Bronze Group. While stroke technique is emphasized, this is the first level where short training sets are introduced. Swimmers will learn how to use the pace clock in practice. Swimmers are encouraged to train three to four times per week, although five practices are offered.