National Training Group Program
In this program, athletes fully dedicate themselves to the sport of swimming and achieving the highest levels within the community, region, throughout the nation and internationally. Athletes in this group are leaders in and out of the pool through their example of living in the pursuit of excellence. Goals include reaching national level performance and continuing competitive swimming in college.
National Training Group Practices
Each practice is 120 minutes long or longer and includes dry land training.
Schedule
Practices start on 9/11/2023 and concludes the last week of July.
Note: Practice times and locations may be subject to minor changes prior tot he start of the season and during the first few weeks of the season. National Training Group is offered as one program, however practices may be available at a variety of sites.
To view the 2023-2024 practice schedule.
Contract/Tuition Information
The National Training Group Programs' contract length is 11 months.
11-month contracts have four payment options:
Senior Select Group Criteria
Swimmers who register for the National Training Group Program (NTG) are approved and selected by the OCCS Head Coach and NTG Coach.
Selection for this group is based on a strict criteria of a proven track record of training and performing at a very high level.
Age: Swimmers 15 and older (as of January 1, 2024).
Competence: Exhibits exceptional skills in all 4 competitive strokes including the ability to maintain form for a 400 IM and 1,000 freestyle.
Training Ability: Swimmers considering joining the National Training Group Program are required to show a full commitment to competitive swimming before permitted into the group.
Competitive Aspirations
Swimmers in this Program have PVS Senior Champ qualifying times in one or more event(s) with specific goals for reaching USA Swimming National level meets.
Commitment Requirements:
We expect attendance at all practices scheduled. Families of swimmer in the program will need to consider planning any family vacations around practices and competitions throughout the season to the greatest extent possible.
Practice Locations:
We use abbreviations for our different locations groupings. Upon registering, please be sure to sign up for your preferred practice location. Not all locations offer all programs.
Practices are at the following location(s):
MC= Manassas Central:
10371 Central Park Dr., Suite A,
Manassas, VA 20110
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