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2010-2011 Group Designations
The following pertain to ALL age groups:
All practices and competitions are posted on the website, but are subject to change based on pool availability. Please check often!
Follow ALL guidelines for meet entries posted in the meet schedule section of the website.
You MAY NOT practice outside of your assigned practice time without prior consent of the groups coach. Don’t bother to inquire because of a conflict with another sport.
Athletes that have not swum for MLA in past may be required to provide proof of performance to qualify for a group. All “test” sets will be done the first week or whenever deemed necessary.
There will be NO discounts for joining the club after your designated group's start date.
Qualifying standards are based on sectional, open state and 13-14 state qualifying times.
Starting Fall of 2010 ALL teenagers will swim with the SILVER group of higher.
Senior group:
Goal: to promote a higher level of training and participation in Senior level meets.
Goal: to develop swimmers for the Senior Group and participation in Championship meets in and out of the state of Michigan.
Meet participation requirement:
MLA Green duals
MLA Green conference
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
Purdue
EGR Senior Meet
Season ending championship meet
Practice Requirement: 96% attendance required.
Qualifying: Open, Michigan Swimming Q1 standard for that season*
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OPEN WOMEN |
OPEN MEN |
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LCM |
SCM |
SCY |
EVENT |
SCY |
SCM |
LCM |
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29.49 |
28.89 |
25.89 |
50 Freestyle |
23.49 |
25.79 |
26.49 |
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1:03.69 |
1:02.79 |
55.99* |
100 Freestyle |
50.89* |
56.49 |
58.09 |
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2:17.99 |
2:15.39 |
2:01.29* |
200 Freestyle |
1:51.89 |
2:05.19 |
2:08.09 |
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4:53.19 |
4:45.79 |
5:25.29* |
400/500 Freestyle |
5:03.99* |
4:26.49 |
4:35.49 |
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10:08.09 |
9:48.09 |
11:20.99* |
800/1000 Freestyle |
10:40.19 |
9:25.49 |
9:44.79 |
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19:30.99 |
18:52.39 |
18:58.89 |
1500/1650 Freestyle |
18:10.49 |
18:13.69 |
18:50.99 |
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1:15.39 |
1:13.29 |
1:04.59 |
100 Backstroke |
59.19 |
1:08.09 |
1:09.59 |
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2:40.99 |
2:36.39 |
2:18.59* |
200 Backstroke |
2:09.19* |
2:28.19 |
2:31.89 |
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1:24.49 |
1:21.59 |
1:13.09* |
100 Breaststroke |
1:06.69 |
1:16.99 |
1:19.69 |
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3:02.89 |
2:56.49 |
2:39.69* |
200 Breaststroke |
2:27.99* |
2:52.49 |
2:58.69 |
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1:11.29 |
1:10.49 |
1:02.99 |
100 Butterfly |
57.09 |
1:05.39 |
1:05.29 |
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2:48.89 |
2:45.89 |
2:23.39 |
200 Butterfly |
2:15.99* |
2:35.89 |
2:41.49 |
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2:38.99 |
2:33.69 |
2:18.29* |
200 IM |
2:06.99* |
2:21.09 |
2:25.99 |
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5:43.99 |
5:36.79 |
4:54.29* |
400 IM |
4:40.99* |
5:19.39 |
5:25.99 |
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4:17.69 |
4:08.49 |
3:52.89 |
400 Freestyle Relay |
3:31.99* |
3:46.69 |
3:54.89 |
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9:23.49 |
9:04.59 |
8:29.99 |
800 Freestyle Relay |
7:47.99* |
8:32.69 |
8:49.89 |
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5:08.69 |
4:57.99 |
4:25.99 |
400 Medley Relay |
4:08.99* |
4:39.19 |
4:48.19 |
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
All qualifying standards MUST have been achieved in the 5 months prior to the beginning of the season.
*exceptions made at Head Coach's discretion
Senior Developmental: Offered only during the summer season
Goal: to develop swimmers for the Senior Group and participation in Championship meets in and out of the state of Michigan.
Meet participation requirement:
MLA Green duals
MLA Green conference
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
Purdue
EGR Senior Meet
Season ending championship meet
Practice Requirement: 96% attendance required.
Qualifying: Open, Michigan Swimming Q1 standard for that season
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
All qualifying standards MUST have been achieved in the 5 months prior to the beginning of the season.
GOLD:
Goal: to develop swimmers for Senior level competition and promote year around swimming.
Meet participation requirement:
MLA Green duals
MLA Green conference
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
Practice Requirement: 5 practices per week
Qualifying: 13 and 14 USA Q1 standard for that season
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
SILVER: (11-18)
Goal: to prepare athletes for 13 and over championship swimming
Meet participation requirement:
MLA Green duals
MLA Green conference
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
Practice Requirement: 4 times per week
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
Bronze: (10 & Under)
Goal: to prepare swimmers for competitive swimming at the 11-12 championship level focusing on IM training.
Meet participation requirement:
MLA Green duals
MLA Green conference
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
ALL meets sponsored by MLA
Practice Requirement: 3 times per week
Families in this group will be REQUIRED to complete service at ALL MLA sponsored meets.
GREEN: Age Group Swim Team (ALL Teenagers will swim in the SILVER group or higher)
The age group swim team is designed to give children of all ages the opportunity to progress from a novice swimmer to the level of achievement and competition they desire. We believe that the entire experience should be focused on improvement, that is both fun and instructional, and that the swimmers should learn individual and team skills. For the experience to be worthwhile, it should present physical and mental challenges and demand a commitment to improve. We believe that year round exposure to competitive swimming (includes swimming in meets) greatly enhances the opportunity to achieve superior goals. An atmosphere reflecting a sense of pride, accountability, and mutual respect will allow great things to happen in competition and beyond.
Goal: to teach and promote competitive swimming through IM training and competition in the West Michigan Swim League. ALL swimmers are rquired to attend meets and the A Conference meet...if they qualify.
Meet participation requirement:
MLA Green duals
MLA Green conference
ALL meets as designated by the group coach
Practice Requirements: 2 times per week
This Group is open to all swimmers 18 and younger who fulfill the swimming requirements for their age group of participation.
8 & under: MUST be able to comfortably swim 25 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance.
9-10's: MUST be able to comfortably swim 50 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance, preferably with some rhythmic breathing.
11-12's: MUST be able to comfortably swim 100 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance, with rhythmic breathing.
13+: MUST be able to comfortably swim 200 yards on their stomach and back without flotation device or assistance, with rhythmic breathing.
RULES
AGE GROUP DETERMINATION: The age you are on July 19, 20, or 21, determines the age group level in which you will swim for the summer season. For the winter season, the age you are on December 1 determines your age group level.
AGE GROUPS: Age group swim levels are as follows: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18.
ACCOUNTABILITY: A commitment to this program is displayed through strong attendance and being on time (at practice and at meets). This also includes making positive choices in and out of the pool setting.
AWARENESS: Keep track of your time and goals. Stay focused and listens to your coach to help you attain them.
ACTION: Having a positive attitude and being open-minded about challenges should be presented daily.
CONTRIBUTION: Be a positive role model. Do not talk negatively about others and listen when your coach is speaking.
EQUIPMENT: Parents are asked to show their support and encouragement by making sure their swimmer has the necessary equipment for practice and competition. (cap for girls, suit, goggles, towel)
CONCESSIONS: One parent for every swimmer must work at least one shift in the concession stand between June and November. See “Information for Parents” on page 9
WEBSITE: Please check the website regularly for team updates.
Every swimmer has the power to preserve the positive environment that binds this great team. Dual meets are when MLA Green swims against one other team in the West Michigan Swim League (WMSL). Dual meets typically last 3 to 4 hours. There are no entry fees for your events in dual meets, or the “A” or “B” Conference meets. For information on the Conference Meets, refer to page 6 For maps to away meets, please refer to the driving directions link on the MLA website.
MEET SCORING
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Individual Events |
Relay Events |
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1st place = 6 |
1st place = 8 |
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2nd place = 4 |
2nd place = 4 |
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3rd place = 3 |
3rd place = 2 |
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4th place = 2 |
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5th place = 1 |
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NOTE: Only the top 3 finishes from each team can score points. Therefore, if one team takes 1st – 5th, only the top three will actually score points for the team.
CONFERENCE MEETS
During the four scheduled dual meets and the Zeeland Classic, the swimmers will establish their best times. If a swimmer meets or exceeds any of the “A” Conference Times listed above for his/her age group, then s/he has qualified to swim at the “A” Meet. Any swimmer who has not qualified for the “A” Meet will swim at the “B” Meet. All 13 and Over will swim at the 13 & Over “A” Meet regardless of their times.
The Conference Meets bring all of the age group teams in the West Michigan Swim League together; making for very exciting meets for the swimmers and the spectators.
It is very important for the team (especially relays) that your swimmer attends the Conference Meet. You need to let your coach know as soon as possible whether or not you will be there.
At meets where several teams come together, the swimmers are seeded by their best time, and swim slowest to fastest. Swimmers are limited to one relay and two individual events, or two relays and one individual event at the conference meet.
Conference Meets tend to run very long, depending on the set up of the schedule. The swimmers should bring plenty of healthy food and drinks, and quiet activities to keep them busy between their events.
CONFERENCE MEET AWARDS:
Best time ribbons, heat winner ribbons,
pin-style medals for 1st – 6th places, ribbons for 7th through 12th places
TIPS FOR SWIMMERS
· Every time you leave a meet or practice, ask yourself, “Do I have my suit, goggles, and towel?”
· Let your coach know by Monday before each meet whether or not you will be swimming at the next meet.
· Respect each pool’s rules.
· Always respect the officials. If you get disqualified, find out what you did wrong so you don’t do it again.
· Label everything you own with permanent marker.
· Remove all jewelry. Don’t wear it at practice or at meets.
· Practice/warm-up time means to be ON DECK and READY TO SWIM, not walking in the door!
· Eat a healthy meal before the meet.
· Bring healthy snacks and drinks to the meets. Some excellent choices include crackers and cheese, trail mix, fresh fruit, ice water, and Gatorade.
· Sit with your teammates and CHEER!
· Talk to your coach and cool down after every event.
· Be sure you have all of your equipment (cap, goggles) with you BEFORE you line up for your event.
· Be prepared and focused for each event – know what you need to do for a successful swim. Practice the appropriate starts, turns and sprints during warm-ups.
· Stay positive. If you have a bad swim, learn from your mistake so your next one will be better.
· If you don’t want to swim the event you’re entered in, GET OVER IT and just do your best!
· Bring TWO towels to each meet.
· Bring warm clothes to put on between events.
· Keep track of all your belongings by putting them in your bag/backpack when you’re not using them.
· Ask your parents to write down your times from each meet on page 7. Keep track of your progress.
· Throw away all your trash before you leave the meet.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
· USE THE WEBSITE! Occasionally, we have important changes that you need to know about. We can’t always count on the swimmers to get the information to you, but we do update the website when changes occur. Critical information will be put on the “Bulletin Board” section of the website, as well as the bulletin board in the lobby. (Hint: change your homepage to www.hollandswimming.org)
· Practice and warm-up times are when your swimmer needs to be ON DECK and READY to swim, not walking in the door.
· Please show only encouragement and pride toward EVERY swimmer (not just your own). Remember that every swimmer is trying their hardest.
· Be respectful, helpful, and pleasant, especially to our opponents.
· Holland has the finest Aquatic Center in the nation! Please do your part in keeping it a place to be proud of and that other clubs look forward to visiting.
· Please help by picking up trash or lost belongings before you leave the viewing area.
· Event numbers are assigned and posted in the lobby prior to each meet. It is helpful to the coaches if you could write your swimmer’s event numbers and names on your child’s hand in permanent marker BEFORE WARM-UPS. It also serves as a reminder to your swimmer.
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