As swimmers develop within EPAP, they move through four levels or groups. Swimmers are assigned to a specific group based upon age, ability and level of conditioning. It is the coaches' decision when a swimmer is to be promoted into a higher team group. Younger members of the team who are not familiar with these strokes or competition are placed in this group. BLUE TEAM Concentration is on building the swimmers' endurance and perfecting competitive strokes.
Swimmers also receive instruction in reading a pace clock and understanding time standards.
At this level, the swimmer is introduced to competition and may be asked to travel to several meets. A swimmer on the Gold Team can expect the competition to increase significantly. At this level, the coaching staff asumes the swimmer is very serious about the sport of swimming. The basic mechanics are an important element at this point, and it is expected that a sincere dedication will be shown by these swimmers. Members of the Senior Team will be expected to travel to regional as well as national meets.