| White |
5 & up |
None required -- swimmers are encouraged to attend 2 to 3 practices per week |
Designed as an introduction to competitive swimming. The emphasis is on stroke mechanics with secondary attention to conditioning. |
M-F 3:30-4:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Sat 8:30-10 a.m. |
Michelle |
| Red |
9 (or 8 w/8 and under "A" times) & up |
3 to 5 practices per week |
Emphasis is placed equally on stroke technique and conditioning. |
M-F 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. Sat 8:30-10 a.m. |
Tim
Allison
Paige |
| Blue |
9 & up |
4 to 6 practices per week |
Emphasis begins to shift from technique to serious competitive training. Swimmers will be introduced to interval training and dry-land exercises. |
M-Th 5:30-7:30 p.m. F 5:30-7 p.m. Sat 8-10 a.m. |
Tim |
| Senior Development |
11 & up |
None -- swimmers are encouraged to make as many practices as they are able |
Designed for the older swimmer who is new to year round swimming or is not able to make a practice commitment. |
M-F 3:30-5 p.m. Sat 6-9 a.m. |
Fran |
| Junior |
12 & up for girls; 13 & up for boys |
A minimum of 5 practices per week is required |
Emphasis is placed on training of swimmers preparing for more advanced competition. Light-weight training is added. |
M-F 5-7 a.m. 3:30-6 p.m. Sat 6-9 a.m. |
Brooke |
| Senior |
13 & up for girls; 14 & up for boys |
6 to 10 practices per week is required |
Emphasis is on training specific to events, distances, and levels of competition encountered by each swimmer. Practice combinations include weights, swimming, and dry-land sessions. |
M-F 5-7 a.m. 3:30-6 p.m. Sat 6-9 a.m. |
Brooke |
| Masters |
Adult |
None required |
A flexible program with workouts designed to meet the fitness goals of the individual swimmer.
Visiting Master Swimmers: Please bring your USMA card with you when you visit Huntsville and swim with HSA.
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M-Sat 5-7 a.m.
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Fran |