The Delaware Swim Team (DST) takes great pride in offering a comprehensive swim program for children of all ages and ability levels, from the novice to the elite swimmer. Our program begins with the fundamentals and mechanics of competitive swimming, offering a program for the youngest of swimmers, and continues with a progressive training program allowing our swimmers the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of the sport. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Delaware Swim Team takes great pride in offering a comprehensive swim program for children of all ages and ability levels.  Our seasoned, professional coaching staff works with each child to help them achieve individual goals and enjoy competitive swimming.

Delaware Swim Team 2009-2010
Competitive Swim Programs

 

The requirements shown below are guidelines.
Placement into all groups is based upon the recommendation of the coaching staff.

 

PUPS

 A swimmer who has completed swim lessons and demonstrated the ability to complete 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, is ready to join our Pups Program. The basics of all four competitive strokes are taught by coaches who are in the water with the swimmers.  This group, designed for children 9 years old and younger, provides an internal focus on mechanics while maintaining a fun, friendly, and competitive environment for our swimmers.

 

WONDERS

 This program is designed for swimmers, age 7-12, who can legally complete 25 yards of all four competitive strokes, perform basic flip turns, and have the ability to dive.  An enhanced approach to stroke mechanics is the primary focus of this stage in our program, with a gradual introduction to conditioning and race preparation. 

 

MIGHTYS

This group is intended for swimmers, age 9-13, who possess an advanced skill set; demonstrate a desire to pursue competitive swimming, and have a willingness to commit to a structured practice and competition schedule.  Mechanics remain a strong focus in this program, while an enhanced level of conditioning, race technique and goal setting is instilled.

 

SUPERS

 This program is aimed at motivated swimmers, age 12-15, who aspire to compete at the local, regional, or national level.  Swimmers should have strong, technical development, mental focus, and the physical capability to train in a goal oriented environment.  Each athlete should show a commitment to prepare for the Senior levels of DST.

 

SENIORS

 This program is designed to offer swimmers 14 years and older the opportunity to pursue competition at the highest levels of the sport.  A balanced training program is designed to prepare athletes to set and achieve goals through a heightened physical, mental and time commitment by each athlete.  A strong athlete, coach, family and team partnership is important for an individual’s success at this level.

 

NATIONAL

A 7 day per week, 12 month per year program, the National group is designed for athletes ages 14 and older with aspirations of swimming at the national and international level. Prior to joining the group, athletes must have demonstrated the physical and mental ability to complete rigorous training on a consistent daily basis. Athletes and their families must fully understand and support the time commitment required to reach the highest levels of the sport. A pre-season meeting with the coaching staff is required before registering for the group.   

 

Additional opportunities at the Delaware Swim Team

Delaware Swim School

High School Prep

Spring Conditioning

Masters