PROMOTION CRITERIA

Promotion to the next level swim group is strictly at the discretion of the coaching staff and has nothing to do with the Office Staff or the Board of Directors.  Major promotions to our senior groups are usually done at the end of short course and long course seasons. An application form is usually handed out to potential candidates.  If you do not receive an application and you think you should be promoted, please speak to your coach.

Novice groups can promote any time.  The best way to earn a promotion is to attend swim meets and practice. Promotion preferences will always be given to swimmers who attend practice regularly and show improvement at competition.

Careful consideration should be taken when accepting a promotion as the requirements of your new group may be too difficult or time consuming.  Turning down a promotion is sometimes the right choice.

Dolphin group : Athletes must be able to swim the freestyle (with side-breathing) and backstroke with good form and balance for four lengths of the diving well (50 yards.)  In addition, swimmers should have basic knowledge of the breaststroke.

From Dolphin to Super Dolphin : Athletes must be able to swim all four competive strokes legally for 25 yards, as well as demonstrate good streamline consistently and have the recommendation of the coaching staff.

From Super Dolphin to Bronze - Athletes must be able to complete a legal 50 of each stroke, be able to complete all but the final step of the start certification checklist, perform open turns and flip turns, as well as have the recommendation of the coaching staff. Exceptions will be made when space allows based on athletes closest to the above criteria.

From Bronze to Silver

Athletes must be certified to start. Athletes with 1 red time or 100 IMX points in a single event will be strongly considered. Athletes with 2 Red times will be moved up automatically with the recommendation of the coaching staff. Exceptions will be made when space allows. In that case Athletes with 1 Red time will be considered first followed by Athletes with a minimum IMX score of 200 in an individual event.

From Silver to Gold

Athletes must be certified to start. Athletes must show a willingness to make a greater commitment to the sport in terms of attendance and competition. Athletes with 2 Blue times will be moved up automatically with the recommendation of the coaching staff. Exceptions will be made when space allows. In that case Athletes with 1 Blue time will be considered first followed by Athletes with a minimum IMX score of 300 in an individual event.

From Gold to Junior Olympic

Athletes must be certified to start. Athletes must be able to commit to a minimum 80 percent attendance based on 6 workouts a week during the school year and 8 practices per week during the summer.  Athletes must commit to regular attendance at competitions on our schedule, and 100 percent attendance at Championship Meets. Athletes must have a minimum of 1 December or June invitational time. Athletes with 1 Junior Olympic Time will be strongly considered. Athletes with 2 Junior Olympic times will be moved up automatically with the recommendation of the coaching staff and ability to commit to the previously listed requirements.

SENIOR GROUPS

Swimmers in High School or advanced swimmers in 8^th grade may be considered for some of the Senior groups

Varsity

High School Athletes interested in staying in shape for the High School Season. Meet participation is not required except for Canyons hosted meets as coach sees fit to participate.

Senior Developmeng 

High School Athletes willing to commit to six two hour workouts a week as well as scheduled meets on a regular basis. Exceptions will be made for 8th graders when lane space provides. Athletes will be allowed in this group that have aspirations of being in the Senior Blue group but don’t yet have enough cuts. Coach must approve anyone signed up for this group.

Senior Blue

13 and over athletes with a high level of achievement can fill out an application for promotion consideration to this group. 

Senior Gold

High School athletes with a high level of achievement can fill out an application for promotion consideration to this group.