Mission

The Steel group is designed for 12 & Over swimmers to enhance their swimming skills, build fitness, and progress toward advanced training levels. This group bridges the gap between age-group and higher-level training, focusing on stroke mechanics and race readiness.

Goals

• Refine technique in all strokes, starts, turns, and underwater phases.
• Build race strategies and achieve Regional Standards.
• Prepare swimmers for Platinum-level training.

Target Meets

• Regionals

Expectations

• Attendance: Swimmers are strongly recommended to maintain a minimum of 70% attendance to ensure steady progress.
• Preparedness: Swimmers must arrive on time and come prepared with all required equipment. Any schedule changes should be communicated directly with the Lead Coach.
• Meet Participation: Swimmers must compete in SST-hosted meets and participate in events selected by the Lead Coach.

Advancement Criteria
To qualify for the Steel Group, swimmers must meet the following criteria:

Steel 1:

• Be 12 years old or older.
• Consistently demonstrate proper streamline technique.
• Be legal in all four strokes and complete the following:
  • All four 50s (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) with legal technique.
  • A legal 100 IM.

Steel 2:

• Be at least 12 years old.
• Demonstrate consistent technique and efficiency in all four strokes.
• Show proficiency in race strategies, turns, and underwater work.
• Consistently complete the following test sets:
  • 8 x 100 Freestyle @ 1:40
  • 6 x 100 Kick @ 2:00
  • 4x 100 IM @ 1:50