Mission:

Fairfield Aquatics will specialize in stroke development and conditioning of young athletes.

Goal:

Our goal is simple - to offer a competitive swim program in the Fairfield service area. We will conduct tryouts and install a practice program that is built around enhancing swim skills while building in endurance training.

What do we offer?

Our staff will teach the necessary skills to enhance overall swimming ability. We will also offer pre- and non-competitive options for those athletes looking to cross train or try something new without the added pressures of competing. We will run tryouts 2X per year, one in July and one in April. Each swimmer on this team will be responsible for providing their own training equipment, team apparel, and paying for USA swimming membership/additional meet fees.

At Fairfield Aquatics we will offer a wide range of practice groups. Each group is designed to challenge swimmers and meet their specific needs to achieve their individual goals.

8/U Pre-Competitive:

This group will be for swimmers ages 5-8 who can swim at least one length of the pool unassisted of both freestyle and backstroke. This is not a lesson group and is designed to teach the basic skills of swimming in a structured group setting. This group will be run in 8-week segments.

8/U Competitive:

This group will also be for swimmers ages preferably 6-8 that have demonstrated during the tryout process the ability to take coaching direction and have advanced swimming skills such as the ability to swim breaststroke and butterfly.

Required Equipment: Fins, Kick Board.

Age Group 1:

This group is offered 2X per week and is designed to improve general swimming skills. Swimmers will be introduced to new drills and terminologies that will help them as the progress through the program.

Required Equipment: Fins, Front Snorkel, Kick Board.

Age Group 2:

Our AG 2 group will consist of swimmers ages 9-12. Swimmers in this group have the option to compete at meets and are encouraged to attend as many practices as possible. In this group swimmers will need to be knowledgeable of all 4 strokes and basic swimming techniques. Swimmers will be introduced to repeat sets and while emphasizing proper stroke technique. Flip turns and racing starts will also be enhanced.

Required Equipment: Fins, Front Snorkel, Kick Board.

Age Group 3:

This is an advanced group for swimmers ages 10-13. In this practice group swimmers will be supported and pushed to reach a higher level of swimming. Dryland and video instruction will be used to elevate each swimmer's performance. Practices will focus on maintaining proper stroke technique while building endurance. Swimmers in this group are encouraged to attend each practice offered.

Senior:

This training group is for swimmers ages 13 and over. Swimmers in this group have a high knowledge of competitive swimming. Swimmers in this group are encouraged to participate on their High School swim teams. This group is an extension of Junior 2 and will build on skills learned throughout the program.

Required Equipment: Fins, Front Snorkel, Kick Board.