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The Senior program at WSC generally involves swimmers 13 years and older. WSC enables swimmers to realize their potential by having an atmosphere geared toward competitive swimming success. Practices are based on well-established methods of advanced swimming training as well as cutting edge new ideas. All of our squads seek a blend of fun, technique, and training and the Senior and National Squads are no different. However, the primary focus is on improving swimmers to the boundaries of their talent and helping WSC become the best team we are capable of being.
Senior 1
Senior 1 is a group designed specifically for high school students. You must have started your first semester enrolled in high school before you can eligible for the group. Senior 1 practices are 1 hour and 45 minutes long and are offered Monday thru Friday. This group will continue to work on swimming fundamentals, but will focus on building endurance with an increased emphasis on yardage, as is appropriate for each swimmer’s ability. Swimmers may advance from Senior 1 to Senior 2. While there are no specific practice and meet attendance requirements for Senior 1, swimmers wishing to move up to Senior 2 must be meeting the minimum requirements for Senior 2 in regards to practice/meet attendance (5 practices a week and regular/seasonal meet participation). To move up into Senior 2 Squad swimmers must demonstrate an ability to meet the minimum practice requirements of Senior 2 Squad, have good work ethic, and be coachable. In addition, swimmers must be able to successfully complete the following training requirements: 20 x 100 Free – 5 @ 1:30, 10 @ 1:25, 5 @ 1:20; 5 x 200 IM @ 3:10; 25 x 25 Fly @ :25; 6 x 25 Under H20 @ :40; 6 x 100 Kick @ 1:50. All move ups are at the coaches discretion.
Practice Times:
School Year: 6:00-7:45 pm Monday ~ Friday
Summer: 4:00-5:45 pm Monday ~ Friday
Senior 2:
The Senior 2 Squad is for accomplished swimmers who have made swimming a significant part of their lives. Swimmers must be invited to join this group by a Black squad or Senior 1 squad coach. Swimmers must be a contributing part of a dedicated, ambitious squad which is geared towards improving swimmers development in the senior events, including distance freestyle and individual medleys. This squad requires 80% attendance at practices and participation in team meets including Missouri Valley Championship meets. Practices are scheduled six days per week for two hours each time, including 2-3 days of dryland training exercises.
School Year Practice Schedule:
4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday ~ Friday
8:00 - 10:00 am Saturday
Summer Practice Schedule:
8:00 - 10:00 am Saturday
National Squad:
The name National is derived from the fact that the goal of this squad is to train swimmers to compete and thrive in National competitions. The National Squad is the highest, most dedicated squad for the Wichita Swim Club. Swimmers earn the privilege of membership by demonstrating dedication, perseverance and a passion to succeed. This squad is limited to swimmers who are prepared in terms of skills, physical training and emotional maturity. There are six 2 ¼ hour practice sessions weekly as well as morning practices. Attendance of ALL the practices is required as well as full participation in the slate of meets and a variety of dryland training exercises. To move up into National Squad swimmers must demonstrate an ability to meet the minimum practice requirements of National Squad, have good work ethic, and be coachable. In addition, swimmers must be able to successfully complete the following training requirements: 10 x 100 Free @ 1:15; 12 x 200 – 3 Free @ 2:30, 3 IM @ 2:50, 3 Free @ 2:30, 3 IM @ 2:40; 8 x 100 Kick @ 1:30; 3000 For Time holding 1:15 or faster per 100. All move ups are at the coaches discretion.
School Year Practice Schedule:
5:20 - 6:50 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday
3:45 - 6:00 pm Monday ~ Friday
8:00 - 10:30 am Saurday
Summer Practice Schedule:
6:00 - 8:30 am Monday ~ Friday
3:00 - 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8:00 - 11:00 am Saturday
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