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Duke Aquatics offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is our goal to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.
To schedule a try-out for a group placement, please contact us.
* Duke Aquatics reserves the right to alter group descriptions as team need dictates. Each group will be re-analyzed by the Head Coach prior to the coming season and changes may be made at this time or any other time throughout the year.
PRE-COMPETITIVE
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Pre-Comp
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ages 5 and up
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For young swimmers with basic swim skills who are not quite ready for swim team. Emphasis is on teaching the early fundamentals of proper swimming in a fun, safe, and healthy environment. This group introduces all four competitive strokes as well as starts and turns. This is a great group for young swimmers to ease into year-round swimming.
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AGE GROUP SWIMMING
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Age Group 1
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ages 12 and under
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For young swimmers who are fairly new to competitive swimming. Emphasis is placed on enjoying the sport of swimming while improving skills such as racing starts, turns and the technical fundamentals of all four competitive swimming strokes. Swimmers are encouraged to attend 2-4 of the five practices offered per week. Participation in swim meets is encouraged.
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Age Group 2
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ages 14 and under
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For swimmers who have developed their skills and training beyond Age Group 1. Emphasis is placed upon further development of swimming knowledge and skills, increased endurance and competitive race planning. Swimmers are encouraged to attend 3-6 practices a week. Participation in swim meets is encouraged.
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Age Group 3
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ages 14 and under
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For swimmers who show a strong commitment to the sport of swimming. Emphasis is placed on more sophisticated physiological and psychological preparation. Swimmers are encouraged to attend 4-6 practices a week and compete in swim meets.
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SENIOR SWIMMING
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Senior 1
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ages 13 and up
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For 13 & over swimmers who wish to be involved on a swim team but may not have the time or desire to make a full commitment to year-round swimming
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Senior 2
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ages 13 and up
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Offered to high-school aged swimmers who show a strong commitment to the sport of swimming. Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many practices as possible. This group is designed for swimmers who wish to pursue a very high level of year-round swimming. Emphasis is placed on the individual swimmer developing an advanced knowledge of and participation in fast swimming. Swimmers in this group focus towards competing up to the best of their abilities at North Carolina Championships, Sr. Sectionals, USA Nationals & beyond.
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SWIMMING LESSONS
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Ages 3 and up (including adults)
Swim Lessons are available for those eager to learn to swim or improve upon any aspect of swimming, including stroke technique. For information regarding group lessons contact the team office. Cost is dependent upon class size and skill level. Private Lessons are available for those seeking one-on-one attention. The cost is $20 per half hour lesson for private lessons.
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MASTERS SWIMMING
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For adult swimmers (18+) of all skill levels interested in a coached workout in a team setting or supervised lap swimming. Swimmers receive stroke instruction and training based on individual goals.
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