SWIM GROUPS
The
Soldotna Silver Salmon Swim Team offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the
Soldotna Silver Salmon Swim Team to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.
We have tryouts available. Please try to contact us before you come in. If you have more questions, please contact email aksssst@gmail.com.
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Minnows group
This is our entry level group. An athlete needs to be able to swim front crawl and backstroke fairly well to enter this group. They will learn all four strokes and begin to perform them legally in competition.
Minnows Group Coach: Caleb Frederickson
Workout Days/Times: T/TH 5:00-6:00pm
Blue Group
From the Minnow group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group focus mainly on improving the four legal competitive strokes, having fun, and perfecting start and turn technique.
Blue Group Coach: Nikita Monyahan/Madison Snyder
Workout Days/Times: M/T/TH 5:00-6:00pm
Bronze Group
From the Blue group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group are usually at least 9 years old and have completed the Bronze Group move-up skills list. This group is exposed to training for the first time while trying to prepare for the 200 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley races. Competing at swim meets is highly encouraged at a rate of about once per month.
Bronze Group Coach: Nikita Monyahan/Madison Snyder
Workout Days/Times: M/T, TH/F 5:00-6:00pm
Silver Group
Minimum age for entry into this group is 10 years old. Athletes entering this group must display a desire to begin training on a more committed basis. Competition at swim meets is expected in this group. Training takes precedence over technique work for the first time in the athlete?s development. Athletes in this group train for the 200 Individual Medley and 500 Freestyles.
Silver Group Coach: Caleb Frederickson
Workout Days/Times: Monday-Friday 5:00-6:00pm
