Mission
The Silver Group builds a strong foundation for swimmers ages 11 and younger, focusing on technique development and race preparation. Through a positive and developmentally appropriate environment, swimmers enhance efficiency, master new skills, and develop a love for competition. This group provides the skills needed for progression into the Gold Group.

Goals

• Refine technique in all strokes, starts, turns, and underwater phases.
• Achieve Michigan Regional and 10 & Under State qualifying standards.
• Foster a growth mindset through goal-setting and competition.

Target Meets

• Regionals
• 10 & Under State Championship

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 2 other USA sanctioned meets. 

Advancement Criteria
To advance to the Silver group, swimmers must meet the following criteria:

• Be 11 years old or younger.
• Consistently demonstrate proper streamline technique.
• Be legal in all four strokes and complete the following:
  • 50s of each stroke (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) with legal technique.
  • A legal 100 IM.