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.YMCA
SEAHORSE SWIM TEAM
The YMCA Seahorse Swim Team is a
competitive swimming organization,
providing the finest instruction and
training to participants in Hickory and
the surrounding area. YSST is a member of
USS (United States Swimming), the
national governing body of the most
successful Olympic sport in history.
A free two-week tryout is offered for all
interested youth. For details,
contact
Jon Jolley, YSST Head Coach at 324-2858.
Regular practices are scheduled at four
levels to provide maximum development for
each individual.
| Bronze Group |
- mostly 5-9 year
olds (novice level)
- emphasis on
stroke technique, starts,
and turns
- a fun
environment to learn
fundamentals
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| Silver Group |
- mostly 8-12 year
olds
- stroke
refinement &
endurance drills
- focus on body
conditioning
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| Gold Group |
- mostly 9-13 year
olds (advanced)
- increased
endurance training with
more practice time
- stroke technique
still emphasized, but
with more conditioning
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| Senior Group |
- highest program
level
- opportunity for
dedicated training
- State, Regional,
and National competition
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