
Stroke Groups

A1
Age 10 - 14 for intermediate and advanced swimmers
The swimmer should be able to swim 100 yards of freestyle with proper breathing technique and 100 yards of backstroke + tread water for at least 1 minute.
Practices will emphasize building aerobic endurance and stroke technique. This non-compete swim group is based on learning stroke turns and race techniques. Friendly competition is involved at the end of each practice. Lap swimming 50 to 100 yards is the standard distance for practicing swim drills and improving endurance. The swimmer is expected to be able to swim 1000 yards per practice at a minimum.
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Location: PBES Pool, Takoma Park Maryland
Saturdays from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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A2
Ages 7 - 10 for beginner to intermediate swimmers.
The swimmer should be able to swim 50 yards in freestyle with proper breathing technique and 25 yards in backstroke + tread water for at least 1 minute.
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Swimmers will improve their stroke technique. The practices will emphasize swimming drills to master all strokes and improve endurance. This non-compete swim group is based on learning stroke turns and race techniques.
Lap swimming 25 to 50 yards is the standard distance for practicing swim drills and improving endurance. The swimmer is expected to be able to swim 500 yards per practice at minimum.
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Location: PBES Pool, Takoma Park Maryland
Saturdays from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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General Conditions
All stroke groups will practice on the same days and times but in different lanes with one or two coaches.
Ratio Coach Per Swimmer 1: 12
Ratio Swimmer per Lane 8 : 1 max
Water Temp 80 - 84 F degrees
Swim Team Policies and Regulations:
We do not offer a makeup policy for the Stroke School.
The registered swimmer is expected to attend all practices. In case of discontinuance, sickness, or travel plans, we do not allow substitutions or offer any other times that will be convenient for the swimmer to make up for the time lost.
Stroke School practices cannot be substituted for private lessons.
Please be advised that Stroke School helps with strokes and improves technique but does not teach the fundamentals of swimming or learn how to swim.
Please choose group or private lessons to learn to swim or learn strokes.