Streamline Aquatics Group Requirements

Explorer 3 (Ages 4+)

This is our entry-level group for swimmers new to structured practice. We focus on building water confidence, teaching fundamental swim skills, and fostering a love for the sport.

Eligibility:

  • Minimum age 4 years old
  • Comfortable in the water
  • Can float front and back
  • Basic streamline rockets and side breathing

Expectations:

  • Kick with a board; begin learning all four strokes
  • Swim 25 freestyle and backstroke without stopping
  • Show up dressed and ready on time
  • Listen well, respect coaches and teammates
  • Participate in one Streamline-hosted meet per season

Explorer 2 (Ages 6–12)

This group develops stroke fundamentals and introduces competitive skills. Athletes gain confidence in all four strokes and begin mastering basic race elements.

Eligibility:

  • Ages 6–12
  • Rotary breathing and long strokes with strong kick
  • Dive headfirst and complete freestyle/backstroke turns
  • Body rolls in backstroke and glide phase of breaststroke

Expectations:

  • Attend at least 3 practices per week
  • Arrive early for meets and communicate absences
  • Legal 25s in each stroke, legal 100 IM
  • Use lane etiquette, show respect and team spirit
  • Compete in 1 USA meet and B Champs if qualified

Explorer 1 (Ages 7–13)

This is a transitional group for swimmers working toward high-level age group competition. Athletes refine technique, build endurance, and gain consistency in meets.

Eligibility:

  • Ages 7–13 (coach discretion)
  • Proficient in all four strokes
  • Perform legal turns and dive from blocks
  • Bilateral breathing and 4 fly kicks off walls
  • Test set: 6x100 @ 2:20 SCY

Expectations:

  • Attend at least 3 practices per week
  • Legal 50s (10 & under), 100s (11+)
  • Set personal goals and understand pacing
  • Participate in 2 USA meets and STX Champs if qualified
  • Display leadership and team encouragement

Dream Team (Ages 8–13)

This group is designed for motivated swimmers with BB time standards or higher. Training becomes more structured and race-specific, with increased performance focus.

Eligibility:

  • Ages 8–13 (coach discretion)
  • Minimum of 2 BB time standards
  • Legal 50s and 100s in all strokes
  • Breaststroke pullouts, streamline sculling
  • Test set: 9x100 descending intervals

Expectations:

  • Attend 4+ practices weekly and arrive early to meets
  • Legal 100s of all strokes, 500 free (10+)
  • IMX readiness and race planning
  • 1 USA meet per month and all team-hosted meets
  • Show initiative, accept feedback, lead lanes

Inspired Group (Ages 13–18)

A group for swimmers with a foundation of competition who are ready to pursue higher goals. Focuses on advanced training and strong mental skills.

Eligibility:

  • Ages 13–18 (coach discretion)
  • Minimum of 2 B time standards
  • Legal 100s of each stroke and 200 IM
  • Test set: 10x100 @ 1:45 SCY

Expectations:

  • Attend 4+ practices weekly and arrive early to meets
  • Train for IMX readiness and A time standards
  • Practice goal setting and race prep
  • 1 USA meet/month and championship meets
  • Demonstrate leadership and team support

Performance Group (Age 13+)

Our top training group for highly committed athletes aiming for TAGS, Sectionals, or Futures. Training is advanced, with an emphasis on precision and mindset.

Eligibility:

  • Minimum age 13 (coach discretion)
  • Minimum of 2 AA time standards
  • Advanced stroke technique and turns
  • Test set: 10x100 @ 1:25 SCY

Expectations:

  • Attend 5–6 practices weekly, arrive early to meets
  • Meet TAGS/Sectionals/Futures goals
  • Demonstrate elite-level technique and training habits
  • 1 USA meet/month and all championship events
  • Exhibit maturity, lead by example, and support the team