The short version
Youth Competitive is pre-team training at The Pod Aquatics for swimmers who have moved past the basics. Classes run one hour with a maximum of eight swimmers per instructor, Monday to Thursday, in a four-lane 25-yard indoor pool. Swimmers work through the Orca and Sport levels of The Journey.
From pre-team fundamentals to competitive speed.
Swimmers practice the more complex components of the four competitive strokes, then refine mechanics, add conditioning and build speed. Aquatic Foundation skills must be demonstrated to enter, and an initial evaluation determines the right level.
Year-round instruction practicing the more complex components of the four competitive strokes, then refining technique, efficiency and speed. Aquatic Foundation skills must be demonstrated to enter; an initial evaluation determines current skill level.
In addition to swimming, each session emphasizes teaching respect for authority, others and self; challenging students to broaden their knowledge and understanding; instilling self-discipline by adhering to practice and team rules; and stressing the importance of good sportsmanship.