| LEAD COACH |
Leila Zijadic |
| CRITERIA |
Assessment by the coaching staff is required for entry into this level. Aged 12 and over as of December 31st of current swim season. Competition optional. |
| PROGRAM |
The goal of the Youth Development Group (YDG) is to begin training activities while improving technique in all 4 strokes. Swimmers at this level are steered towards swimming the 200 IM. Swimmers will develop general physical fitness and improved technical proficiency. |
| GOAL |
· 200 m IM with proper turns · 300 m freestyle with flip-turns and bilateral breathing · 4x100 Fly with fins on 2:15 · Excellent attendance |
| TRAINING |
4 sessions per week - Training Schedule here. |
| EQUIPMENT |
Otters cap Training fins Otters T-Shirt Otters Kickboard |
| MOVE UP |
Must have satisfied all goals to move to LMR Red or JP2 groups.. Group moves are at the discretion of group coach. |

