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The Sanford Squids offers training and
practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is
the goal of the Sanford Squids Swim
Team to offer age specific training for all of our
athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing
each swimmer to the best of THEIR abilities.
Please call us at 919-770-3862 to schedule a
tryout, or Click
Here to send us an email request for more
information.
Swim
Team
The Sanford Squids provide a year-round competitive swimming
program for the people of Sanford, Lee County and the surrounding
areas. We participate in USA Swimming and North Carolina
Swimming events throughout North Carolina and the southeast.
The Sanford Squids are members of the East Coast Swim League, and
finished the Short-Course season ranked in the top
10 of the league!
Senior Group
Members of the Senior Group must be at least 12 years of age and be
committed to the sport of swimming. Practice participation is
expected to be four to five practices every week, with weights and
dry-land training two days a week. Practices will focus upon
training and conditioning, with emphasis on preparation for
participation in swim meets representing the Sanford Squids.
Training will take place on Monday through Friday from
4:30-6:00.
Advanced Age Group
Members of the Advanced Age Group must be at least 8 years of age
and have a mastery of all four competitive strokes. Swimmers
are expected to attend 3 practices each week, and will be
introduced to the use of dryland training. Practices will be
designed to increase stamina and fitness, while continuing to focus
upon proper stroke technique. Meet participation is
expected.
Training will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from
4:30-6:00.
Age Group
Members of the Age Group team must be at least 7 years of age, and
be able to successfully swim all four competitve strokes.
Swimmers are encouraged to attend two practices each week.
Practices are designed to improve stroke technique and begin to
build up endurance through training. Swimmers are encouraged
to participate in meets as a measure of improvement.
Training will take place on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from
4:30-6:00
Squidlet II
Members of the Squidlet II group must be at least 6 years of age,
and be able to complete 50 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke.
Practices are designed to teach proper technique of all four
strokes, and most of the emphasis is on learning. Once
Freestyle is mastered, some training will take place, increasing
endurance, strength and coordination. Swimmers may
participate in meets if they choose, with the approval of parents
and coaches.
Training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:00 and
5:00-6:00
Squidlet I
Members of the Squidlet I group must be interested in learning the
skills associated with competitive swimming. In order to join
the team, swimmers must complete one length of the pool Freestyle,
with proper rhythmic breathing technique. Practices are
designed to teach the basics of competitive swimming, the four
strokes, and the racing dive. Swimmers are encouraged to go
to a meet as a spectator, to learn more about competitive
swimming.
Training will take place on Tueaday and Thursday from 4:00-5:00 and
5:00 to 6:00.
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