Competition Criteria: Three BB times in 9-10 year old events (in 2 different strokes)

Practice Criteria:

Swimmers can complete:

1. 10 x 100 S @ 1:40 (odds FR, evens IM)
2. 10 x 50 K @ 1:10 (all strokes)
3. 3 x (1 x 200 S FR @ 3:20, 1 x 200 S IM @ 3:40)

Character Criteria:  Be coachable. Be a good teammate.  Be hard-working.

The focus of this group is to refine and continue to develop the swimmer’s skills. Conditioning and endurance training are also introduced. All of the swimmer’s other activities, such as soccer, baseball, dance, etc. are encouraged. Swimmers generally compete in SBSC hosted inter-squad and sanctioned invitational meets and are encouraged to attend at least 3-5 practices offered each week. More experienced swimmers generally compete in local "BRW" level swim meets and possible travel out side of the state. Skills are still being developed to advance to the next level.  Progression to the next level is based on age (Gold) or achievement (Senior Development)

Promotion to Junior White will be offered after a swimmer's 13th birthday and the conclusion of a Championship level meet. Promotion to Junior Blue will be offered after a swimmer's 12th Birthday and at the conclusion of a Championship level meet.

Swimmers may be eligible for Junior Blue if:

1. they have achieved four 11-12 BB times.
2. they have completed the 13+ IMX
3. they can complete the following practice sets:
   1. 10 x 100 S @ 1:30 (odds FR, evens IM)
   2. 10 x 50 K @ 1:00 (all strokes)
   3. 3 x (1 x 200 S FR @ 3:00, 1 x 200 S IM @ 3:20)

Junior Blue eligible swimmers may be promoted earlier if they have achieved a 13-14 year old WAG time (eligibile Aug 1 if they will turn 12 before WAG), a 13-14 year old Spring JO time (eligible January 1 if they will be 12 before Spring JOs), or a 13-14
year old JAG time (eligible April 1 if they will be 12 before JAG).

All Waves families are required to complete 15 hours of volunteer duties per year. Participating in the teams annual Narwhalathon is highly encouraged with a goal of $200 Fundraising.

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