Summer 2023 Practice Groups

The Blue Springs Power Cats Swim Team offers two base training squads to cater to the different skill levels, ages, and goals of our swimmers. The following progression chart outlines the pathway through our program and information about each group:

Emerging Swimmers Group:

Age Requirement: 6-15 years old
Skill Requirement: Swimmers must be able to legally swim 3 of the 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).
Purpose: The purpose of this group is to introduce the sport of competitive swimming to beginners. The first priority of this group is to teach the swimmers how to have fun while being safe and technically sound in the sport of swimming. At practice, the focus will be to learn the basics of proper technique and fundamentals of fast swimming. This group is great for those who are just starting competitive swimming, as its main focus is teaching technique and setting up the kids with good long-term habits in the water.

*The Emerging Swimmers Group begins on June 12th*

FEES:
- Participants who show proof of enrollment from BSSD school pay: $50/month (June 2023 is $30/month)
- Participants who are NOT enrolled in a BSSD school pay: $100/month (June 2023 is $60/month)
  - See the section "Payment Policies" for information about a discount if you pay for the entire year up front.

Duration: This Emerging Swimmers Group trains for 10 months during the year.
- The Emerging Swimmers Group will not train in August or March.

Coaches:
- Kevin Bigham - Current BSHS Head Coach/ Former University of Missouri Swimmer
- Shaun Van Hoesen - Former University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Swimmer

Schedule:
- Summer: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am - 9:45am
- School Year: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Advanced Swimmers Group:

Minimum Age: 13 years old
Skill Requirement: Swimmers have progressed through the Emerging Swim Group and have been recommended a promotion by the Coaching Staff. OR. Swimmers demonstrate the skills required to excel in a Advanced Swimmers Group workout and are recommended by the Coaching Staff.
Purpose: The purpose of this group is to continue to develop essential technique/skills for fast swimming. While this group will introduce more intense training sets for conditioning and strengthening purposes, the priority remains skill/athleticism development and technique to set the athlete up for long-term success.

*The Advanced Swimmers Group begins on June 1st*

Monthly Dues: Athletes in the Advanced Swimmers Group may choose from one of two practice/payment options.
- Gold Option: All Workouts
  - Participants who show proof of enrollment from BSSD school pay: $75/month
  - Participants who are NOT enrolled in a BSSD school pay: $150/month
    - See the section "Payment Policies" for information about a discount if you pay for the entire year up front.
- Purple Option: 3 Workouts/Week
  - Participants who show proof of enrollment from BSSD school pay: $55/month
  - Participants who are NOT enrolled in a BSSD school pay: $110/month
    - See the section "Payment Policies" for information about a discount if you pay for the entire year up front.

Duration: The Advanced Swimmers Group trains for 11 months during the year.
- The Advanced Swimmers Group will not train in August.

Coaches:
- Nicole Keithly - Current BSHS Assist. Coach/Former Los Positas College Swimmer
- Alexis Pierce - Current University of Eastern Illinois Swimmer

Schedule:
- Summer: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 10:30am
- School Year: Monday-Friday 5:30pm - 7:30pm*

Swimmers progress through the program based on their skill development, age, and commitment level. Our coaching staff will continuously evaluate swimmers and make recommendations for squad transitions when appropriate. The Blue Springs Power Cats Swim Team aims to provide a supportive environment where swimmers can grow and develop their skills at their own pace.

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