Woodcreek SeaWolves

April 1 – May 9*
Monday – Friday
6 & Unders: 5:30 - 6:10 pm
7-8: 5:30 - 6:20 pm
9-10: 6:15 - 7:15 pm
11-12: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
13-14: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
15-18: 6:30 - 8:00 pm 

* Practice start times for early Spring practices will be later due to pool availability. 

Early Spring No Practice Dates: April 2, 3, 4, 17, 18, 25 

Practice schedule for remainder of the season- May 12 – July 18 
Monday – Friday
6 & Unders: 4:15 – 4:55 pm
7-8: 5:45 – 6:40 pm
9-10: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
11-12: 4:30 – 5:40 pm
13-14: 6:45 – 8:15 pm
15-18: 6:45 – 8:15 pm

Season No Practice Dates: May 26 & 29, June 6, July 4, 17, 18 

** The MOC practice schedule will be released later in the season, for those who qualify.

PRACTICE GROUP ASSIGNMENT & GOALS 

Swimmers are assigned by the coach to specific groups based on age, ability and experience. Inexperienced, lower skill level swimmers may be assigned to a lower age group until adequate skills and development take place. Advanced swimmers may be placed in a group above their age group by a coach if it is felt to be beneficial. 

Age Groups: 6 & Unders / 7-8 years 

1. Five to eight years of age (approximately). 
2. Forty minutes workouts for 6 & Unders, one hour workouts for 7-8 years of age, five days per week. 
3. Emphasis on teaching four competitive strokes*, starts and turns. 
4. Emphasis on installing strong team spirit and fun.

*6 & Unders do not compete in breaststroke or butterfly. 

Age Groups: 9-10 / 11-12 years 

1. One hour workouts for 9-10 years of age and one hour and ten minutes for 11-12 years of age, five days per week. 
2. Increase emphasis on stroke mechanics, training, flexibility, strength development and endurance. 
3. Emphasis will be placed on proper practice habits and team spirit. 

Age Groups: 13-14 / 15-18 years 

1. Highest workout group, team members at least twelve years of age. 
2. One hour and thirty minute workouts, five days per week. 
3. Emphasis placed on improving stroke mechanics, starts and turns, strength and endurance. 
4. Swimmers consistently show good effort and positive attitude at practice. 
5. Possess a high level of team spirit and leadership. 
6. Group members will be expected to set individual performance goals and work toward that goal achievement.