Group Description
Junior Select is Riptide's top age group practice group. Entry to this group is determined by Head Age Group Coach Amy Parratto. This group is for championship level age group swimmers ages 9-12. Junior Select swimmers will have a significant focus on building a solid technical background involving all four strokes, underwaters, starts, turns and finishes. The coaches will provide the tools and background the swimmers will need to one day move on to our top Senior level training groups (Senior and Senior Elite).
Practices are offered 6 days per week for 90 minutes with a twice a week 30 minute daily dryland component. Swimmers are expected to attend 3-5 practices per week depending on their age. Younger swimmers (9-10) should attend a max of 4 practices per week. Swimmers turning 13 should plan to attend 5-6 practices per week in preparation for their next step (Senior or Senior Elite).
All swimmers are USA Swimming registered athletes and are required to participate in selected USA Swimming sanctioned meets.
Required Equipment
- Long Blade Fins
- Kick Board
- Pull Buoy
- Snorkel
- Water Bottle
- Team Suit and Cap
Lead Coach
