Practice Schedule

The Monocacy Aquatic Club offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Monocacy Aquatic Club to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Training Groups

Novice: This group is typically for swimmers ages 9 years and younger. The emphasis at this level is on technique, development, balance and kicking skills. Swimmers in Novice learn the basics of all strokes, turns, and starts, which are the essential building blocks for all competitive swimmers.
Practice Schedule (determined by coaching staff):

Novice I
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Saturday                      10:30-11:30am Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Novice II
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Indoor Pool
Saturday                      10:30-11:30am Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Novice III
Tuesday & Thursday     6:30-7:30pm Indoor Pool
Saturday                       11:30-12:30pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool

Age Group I: Age Group I is for swimmers who are between 8 and 11 years old. The major emphasis is on refining individual stroke technique, kicking, and balance in the water. Minimal training is introduced at this level with the focus on teaching the swimmers how to train together. Dryland or “out of water” training is introduced at this level.
Practice Schedule

Monday & Friday          4:30-6:15pm Indoor Pool
Wednesday                   5:45-7:15pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Saturday                      7:30-9:00am Indoor Pool

Age Group II: Swimmers in this group are typically between the ages of 11 and 13 years. Although the group continues to reinforce technique, training becomes the major component of these practices. Dryland work of sit-ups, etc… is included in this group.
Practice Schedule

Monday & Friday          5:30-7:30pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Tuesday & Thursday     5:45-7:45pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Saturday                      9:00-10:30am Bubble/Outdoor Pool

Pre-Senior: This group is designed to prepare the swimmer for the high school swimming season and for year round swimming. Swimmers should be at least 12 years old. The program will emphasize the fundamentals of the four competitive swimming strokes as well as turns and starts. Stroke drills and conditioning will be a part of every practice. This group has four one hour practices per week.

Practice Schedule

Mon, Tues, Thursday 7:45-8:45pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Wednesday 7:15-8:15pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool

Senior White: This group is comprised of swimmers age 13 and up who may need additional time to progress towards the top two levels of the club, or who may not be willing to completely commit to swimming.
Practice Schedule

Monday & Friday          5:30-7:45pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Tuesday & Thursday     5:30-7:45pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Saturday                      9:00-10:30am Bubble/Outdoor Pool

Senior Black: This group is comprised of swimmers who have chosen swimming as their primary focus outside of school. These athletes are developing the training habits to make the transition to Senior level swimming. Dryland workouts become a more integral part of the practice. Attendance at all practice is expected.

Practice Schedule

Monday & Friday          3:30-6:00pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Tuesday & Thursday     3:30-5:45pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Wednesday                   3:30-6:00pm Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Saturday                      6:45-9:00am Bubble/Outdoor Pool
Mornings (as scheduled) 5:15-6:45am Bubble/Outdoor Pool

Senior Red: This is the highest level of the program, and is designed for the serious athlete that is committed to the sport throughout the year. At this level, rigorous training and conditioning methods are used with continued emphasis on racing techniques and strategies.
Practice Schedule

Progression through the training groups involves many factors. All of the following are considered when making a decision in the best interest of the athlete. This decision is the sole discretion of the coach:

Practice ability
Dedication (attendance/work ethic)
Physical/Mental/Emotional stage of development
Age