High School Prep
STREAMLINE PROGRAM (NON-COMPETITIVE)
At this level, swimmers can take advantage of a short pre-season training program to prepare for high school swim team tryouts. The program runs from September until the start of the high school swim team season (early November).
High School Prep provides a lighter version of competitive swim team and offers continual skill development, fitness challenges and health improvement to prepare for a successful high school swim season.
For practices at the Dale City Recreation Center:
For practices at Freedom Aquatic Center, Manassas:
High School Prep Practices
Each practice is 60 minutes long with focus on:
- Proper body position, propulsion & stroke progression for each competitive stroke.
- Stroke development & refinement.
- Endurance building.
- Race strategy development.
What you will need
Swimmers need to arrive to practice with a competitive style swimsuit (no board shorts or bikinis), goggles, swim cap and water bottle. Other swim equipment may be required.
What to expect
- Practices are overseen by Occoquan Swimming coaches who are accredited by USA Swimming and have extensive knowledge of the sport & experience working with athletes.
- Program incorporates the benefit of swimming as part of a multi-sport training routine.
Schedule
Swimmers in this group practice 2 days per week at their registered location:
Manassas Location:
Tues/Thus- 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Freedom Aquatic Center
Dale City Location:
Tues/Thurs- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Dale City Recreation Center
Practices start 9/11/2023 and end 11/2/2023
Contract/Tuition Information:
- One-time annual registration fee (due upon registration): $50
- Program Tuition fee (due September 1st) : $500
High School Prep Criteria:
- Age: Swimmers 14 to 18 years old (as of January 1, 2024).
- Competence: Can swim 100 yards freestyle without stopping & has basic knowledge of butterfly, backstroke & breaststroke.
- Expectations: Able to work in a group setting & take directions from a coach.
Competitive Aspirations:
- Gain skills for future team participation and high school team tryouts.
- Incorporate the benefit of swimming as part of a multi-sport training routine.
Commitment Requirements:
- Short term contract.
- Flexible attendance requirements.
- No requirement to attend competitions.
Practice Location(s):
Freedom Aquatic Center
9100 Freedom Center Blvd,
Manassas, VA 20110
Dale City Recreation Center (Sharron Bancom)
14300 Minnieville Rd.,
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Find out more about our programs
Non-Competitive (Streamline) Programs:
Questions?
Non-Competitive (Streamline) & Swim Lesson Programs
Contact us at: Lessons@SwimOccs.Org
Competitive Swim Team
Contact us at: JoinOccs@gmail.com
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