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| Jokers |
Description/Requirements
- This group is for entry level swimmers. The Jokers practice group will orient the swimmer to the world of
competitive swimming. The swimmers will be introduced to and receive instruction in the fundamentals of the four competitive
strokes, along with basic introduction to starts and turns.
- Swimmers are encouraged to attend practice three times/week and must swim one meet/month.
Testing Criteria
- Swimmers must be at least five years old to enter this group, and be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathin as well as 50 yards backstroke.
Practice time and location
- Heritage/ Arapahoe High School, M-F 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Cherokee Trail High School, M-Th, times may vary, check calendars
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| Jacks |
Description/Requirements
- The Jacks practice group places more emphasis upon lap production/conditioning, and stresses individual development and
improvement four competitive strokes, as well as starts and turns. Jacks practice include 1,500 to 2,500 yards per session.
This group consists primarily of 9-10 year olds.
- Swimmers are encouraged to attend a minimum three practices/week and must swim one meet/month.
Testing Criteria
- 150 yards freestyle, non-stop. Break.
- 3 x 100 Freestyle on 2:10.00. Break.
- 3 x 100 I.M. on 2:25.00.
Practice time and location
- Heritage/Arapahoe High School, M-F 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
- Cherokee Trail High School, M-Th Times may vary, check calendar.
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| Queens |
Description/Requirements
- Swimmers in this group will have as a goal the ability to demonstrate mechanically efficient technique in each of the four competitive strokes.
- Positive interaction with peers, and goal-oriented behavior will be stressed and eventually required before consideration to the Kings practice group.
- Swimmers in this practice group must demonstrate the ability to train at a level averaging 2,000 to 3,500 yards per practice session.
- Maintain an attendance of at least 3 practices/week and one meet/month
- This group is well suited for swimmers 11-13 years old.
Testing Criteria
- A swimmer must be at least 10 years old (or at the discretion of the coach) and perform the following criteria to enter the Queens Group:.
5 x 100 Freestyle on 1:50.00. Break
5 x 100 IM on 2:05.00 (each stroke legal)
Practice time and location
- Arapahoe High School Pool, M-F 7:00 to 8:30 PM
- Cherokee Trail High School, M-Th Times may vary, check calendars.
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| Kings |
Description/Requirements
- Swimmers of this practice group will focus on further refinement of the four competitive strokes in an effort to reach a higher order of efficiency and effectiveness.
- Attendance at practice and commitment to swimming are on a higher plane of expectation (4 -5 practices per week, 1 meet/month).
- Swimmers must also participate in ALL State meets qualified for, and attend all ACES Team Meets.
- Establishment of time goals for meets and time and interval goals for practice is stressed. Typical workouts could include 2,500 to 4,000 yards per session.
Testing Criteria
- Swimmers must be at least 11 years old (or at the discretion of the coach) and must be able to perform the following criteria to enter the Kings group:
a. 6 x 100 freestyle on 1:40.00. Break
b. 6 x 100 I.M. on 1:55.00 (each stroke legal).
Practice time and location
- Arapahoe High School Pool, M-F 7:00 to 8:30 PM
- Cherokee Trail High School, M-Th Times may vary, check calendars.
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| King Fish |
Description/Requirements
- Swimmers in this practice group are the most advanced of the ACES Age-Group program and continue refinement of the four competitive
strokes, in order to reach an even higher order of efficiency and effectiveness.
- Attendance at practice and commitment to swimming are on a higher plane of expectation (4-5 practices per week, possibly 2 meets/month).
- This group must also participate in ALL State meets qualified for, and attend all ACES Team Meets. Establishment of time goals for meets and time and interval goals for practice is stressed.
- Typical workouts could include 4,000 to 5,500 yards per session.
Testing Criteria
- Swimmers must be at least 11 years old and have 3 State Qualifying times for the 11-12 age group or must perform the following criteria to enter the Kingfish group.
a. 7 x 100 freestyle on the 1:30.00. Break
b. 7 x 100 I.M. on the 1:45.00.
Practice time and location
- Englewood High School Pool, M-F 6:30 to 8:30 PM (Subject to change based on pool availability and seasonal change).
- Cherokee Trail High School, M-Th Times vary, check calendars.
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| Senior Prep |
Description/Requirements
Swimmers in this group are generally involved in multiple activities and may not meet the strict attendance requirements for
the senior group. Emphasis will be on a balance of technique, fundamentals and yardage production. Practices are held at
Cherokee Trail and Arapahoe HS. Check calendars for practice times.
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| Seniors |
Description/Requirements
- Training requirements for this group are very stringent and must be met on a consistent basis. Swimmers should
demonstrate a commitment to their personal and team success with a 90% attendance. Participants must consistently demonstrate
goal-oriented behavior, striving to reach high school varsity membership, state qualifying, sectional and senior national
participation. A commitment to year-round swimming, including short and long course seasons, is expected. Typical workouts
include 5,500 to 7,500 yards per session.
Testing Criteria
- Swimmers must demonstrate proficiency in all four competitive strokes in order to join this group, and be at least
13 years old. Swimmers less than 13 years old who pass the test must also have Sectional Qualification times to be considered for
the Senior group. To enter the ACES from the Kings or King fish practice group, swimmers must be able to perform the following criteria:
a. 9 x 100 freestyle on the 1:20.00. Break.
b. 9 x 100 I.M. on the 1:30.00.
Practice time and location
- Englewood High School, 3:45 to 5:45 PM from approximately mid-September to early November, and 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM,
early November to March. Morning practices (October through July) are also expected
- Cherokee Trail High School, Times vary, Check calendar.
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