Athletes in the FUNdamentals Division are new to the sport of swimming. The focus of our FUNdamental groups is to establish a strong foundation of skills and techniques in a fun environment that encourages continued participation in the sport.

Athletes in the Learn to Practice Division are continuing to develop and refine a strong foundation of skills and techniques in a fun environment that encourages continued participation in the sport. They will progress to an advanced level of learning that requires implementing specific skills in practice sets. Establishing good habits in a training setting translates to better performances at meets, as well as long-term development in the sport of swimming.

Athletes in the Learn to Train Division are further refining their strong foundation of skills and techniques, while integrating training philosophies. The foundation for aerobic/anaerobic training, increased training volume, and the development of underwater training will be laid, as well as how out-of-the-water responsibilities, such as nutrition, hydration, and dryland training, affect performance in the pool.

In the Train to Compete Division, the athletes will learn about how their decisions and behavior outside of the pool affect their performance in the pool. Athletes continue to build on good practice habits with progressive skills, drills, and a variety of techniques, and work to challenge themselves and prepare for the senior level. These swimmers compete at the local, state, regional, and possibly national level. They begin to see a glimpse of their future swimming experiences by competing at the highest level meet for which they qualify.

In the Senior division, FAST athletes continue to learn and be taught progressively, but emphasis is placed on taking ownership of their individual goals and the path to achievement. SENIOR division swimmers compete at the local, state, regional, and national level. Competing at the highest level meet for which they are qualified is a priority. Swimmers will be introduced to collegiate opportunities, mentored through goal setting, and encouraged to be positive role models for the younger age group swimmers.