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B.R. RYALL YMCA SWIM TEAM
The B.R. Ryall Swim Team offers an exciting opportunity for all levels
of swimmers to experience competitive swimming. The swim team is a year-round
program, welcoming swimmers ages 5 to 18 years old. We are one of the
top competitive swim programs in Illinois and one of the top 10 YMCA
teams nationally.
Each swimmer will be placed in the practice group best suited to the
swimmer’s age, ability, and commitment level.
Groups are designed to provide professional coaching and stroke technique
instruction for swimmers to achieve their maximum performance.
Yellow Group (Pre-competitive—Ages 9 and under)
This instructional group introduces novice swimmers to the basic skills
of competitive swimming. Focus is placed on learning legal breaststroke,
butterfly, freestyle and backstroke skills, competitive turns, and
safe starting procedure.
White Group (Age Group I—Ages 8-12)
For swimmers who can complete training sets in all four competitive
strokes. Swimmers will develop proper form with longer swims and
focus on technique. Practice etiquette, and other activities which
improve motor skills and coordination are introduced.
Blue Group (Advanced Age Group—Ages 9-14)
A transition is made from technique training to interval /endurance
training and continues to focus on improved technique. Endurance
sets, IM training, and goal-setting skills are included in this group.
Black Group (National-prep—Ages 11-14)
Ability to train IM and distance freestyle is required for this level.
Swimmers must be committed to training at high levels. The coaching
staff makes invitations to this group after evaluating training sets,
attitude, and meet performance during the previous season.
Senior High School Group
Training distance freestyle and IM background remain a focus of this group while
concentrating on performing the swimmers best at the Illinois Senior Championships,
YMCA States, Sectionals, and other high school meets. Training emphasizes good
work habits, attendance and positive attitude, leading to higher levels of
achievement and training.
National Team
The YMCA National Team is a select group of swimmers committed to reaching
their full potential. Swimmers will train and perform at a national
level. Training focuses on preparing for national and international
competition. Specialized training is based on individual needs. Year-round
training is required.
For more information about the team, practice schedules and fees,
please contact Head Coach, Bob Young at 858-0100, ext. 231 or visit
the B.R. Ryall YMCA Swim Team website at www.brryall.splashcentral.com.
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