Mission
The Bronze Group introduces young swimmers (10 & younger) to competitive swimming in a fun and positive environment. Swimmers will build fundamental skills, such as body alignment, head position, and kicking while fostering a lasting interest in the sport. They will also learn the basics of competition and meet behavior.

Goals

• Master fundamentals in all strokes, starts, and turns.
• Learn race strategies and competition behavior.
• Build confidence and teamwork.

Target Meets

• Regionals

Expectations

• Attendance: Swimmers are strongly recommended to maintain 70% attendance to ensure consistent progress.
• Preparedness: Swimmers must arrive on time and bring all required equipment.
• Meet Participation: Swimmers are expected to participate in SST-hosted meets, Intra-squad meets, and 1 other USA sanctioned meet.

Advancement Criteria
To advance to the Bronze Group, swimmers must meet the following criteria:

• Bronze 1 (9 years old and under)
  • Demonstrate proper streamline technique.
  • Complete the following events with legal technique:
    • 50 Freestyle
    • 50 Backstroke
    • 25 Breaststroke and/or
    • 25 Butterfly
• Bronze 2 (10 years old and under)
  • Demonstrate proper streamline technique.
  • Complete the following events with legal technique:
    • 50 Freestyle
    • 50 Backstroke
    • 50 Breaststroke and/or
    • 50 Butterfly