Breakers

Silver 1 (Ages 9–12)

Silver 1 is designed for swimmers who are ready to advance beyond the fundamentals and begin to take a more structured approach to competitive swimming. Swimmers in this group continue to refine all four strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—with an emphasis on correct technique, body position, and efficiency in the water.

With four practices each week, Silver 1 athletes work on building endurance, learning proper pacing for different distances, and developing the skills needed for racing, including starts, turns, and finishes. Coaches also introduce basic race strategies, helping swimmers understand how to plan their races and manage energy effectively.

The environment emphasizes positive reinforcement, teamwork, and personal growth. Swimmers are encouraged to set small, achievable goals in both training and competition, helping them gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment. This group bridges the gap between beginner competitive swimming and more advanced training, ensuring a strong foundation before moving to Silver 2.

Silver 2 (Ages 10–13)

Silver 2 is for swimmers who have mastered the basics of competitive swimming and are ready to take on additional training and skill development. With five practices each week, swimmers in Silver 2 focus on enhancing technique, building higher endurance, and incorporating more advanced training elements, such as interval sets, stroke-specific drills, and pace work.

Silver 2 swimmers also develop race-specific skills, including refining starts, turns, and finishes, improving efficiency in transitions, and understanding strategies for both sprint and distance events. Mental preparation and goal-setting are introduced at a higher level, teaching swimmers how to prepare for competitions, manage pre-race nerves, and analyze performance.

The group emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, and teamwork, while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Swimmers in Silver 2 are expected to be more independent in training, understand the purpose of each session, and begin taking ownership of their progress.