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Registration for the Senior Program requires an Occoquan Swimming coach's approval.

Age Swimmers 14 to 18 years old (as of January 1).

Competence Can swim 500 yards freestyle without stopping and complete a 200 IM maintaining great stroke skills throughout.

Expectations Background in competitive swimming.

Competitive Aspirations Swim meets will be offered about every 4-6 weeks. We encourage swimmers to the Senior Program to attend competitions regularly.

Commitment Requirements We recommend attending at least 3 practices a week to progress within the program. However, there are no mandatory attendance requirements.

Senior is also offered as a Homeschool Competitive Program.

Senior is a 9-month program.

Registration for the Senior Select Program requires an Occoquan Swimming coach's approval.

Age Swimmers 15 to 18 years old (as of January 1).

Competence Can swim 1,000 yards freestyle without losing form and complete a 400 IM maintaining great stroke skills throughout.

Expectations Background in competitive swimming.

Competitive Aspirations Swim meets will be offered about every 4-6 weeks. Members in the Senior Select Program are expected to attend competitions regularly.

Commitment Requirements We require attending at least 6 practices, including 2 dry land practices per week to progress within the program. Coaches will track attendance to keep every swimmer accountable.

Senior Select is an 11-month program.

Selection for this group is based on a strict criteria of a proven track record of training and performing at a very high level.

Age Swimmers 15 and older (as of January 1, 2024).

Competence Exhibits exceptional skills in all 4 competitive strokes including the ability to maintain form for a 400 IM and 1,000 freestyle.

Training Ability Swimmers considering joining the National Training Group Program are required to show a full commitment to competitive swimming before permitted into the group.

Competitive Aspirations Swimmers in this Program have PVS Senior Champ qualifying times in one or more event(s) with specific goals for reaching USA Swimming Nation level meets.

Commitment Requirements We expect attendance at all practices scheduled. Families of swimmer in the program will need to consider planning any family vacations around practices and competitions throughout the season to the greatest extent possible.

National Training Group is an 11-month program.