Regular Daily Practice Schedule -- Fall 2009

Cape Carteret Aquatics & Wellness Center - Cape Carteret

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 6:00-7:30 PM

Sports Center - Morehead City

Monday - Friday: 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Eastern Athletic Club - Beaufort

Wednesday & Friday: 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Please click here to see specific age group practice schedules for all locations.

2009 - 2010 Short Course Season Meet Schedule
(Tentative)

**Schedule is subject to change **
Date Declaration Date Name Host Team Location Groups Registration
(Return to Coach Alex)
Sept 19-20, 2009 Sept 4 RMY Fall Invitational Rocky Mount YMCA Racers Rocky Mount, NC --
Harrison Family YMCA 		All Currents Atheletes Closed
October 16-18   RSA Kick Off Meet RSA Cary, NC TAC Pool All Currents Atheletes Closed
November 6-8 October 19 ECSL Autumn Invite

Schedule		 Harnett County Aquatic Club Buis Creek, NC Campbell University Pool All Currents Athletes  
November 6-8   WAVE Blue Moon WAVE Cary, NC TAC Pool Check with Coach    
December 4-6   Fall States WAVE Cary, NC TAC Pool 12 & under;
BB+ 		 
December 10-15, 2009   Speedo Jr. National Championships Ohio State University Columbus, OH Ohio State University Jr. National Time Standards  
December 11-13   Reindeer Invitational RSA Cary, NC TAC Pool All Currents Atheletes  
January 8-10, 2010   Duke Aquatics Winter Invitational Duke Aquatics Hillsborough, NC/ Triangle Sportsplex All Currents Atheletes  
January 8-10   GOLD New Year Goldsboro Family YMCA Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro Family YMCA 12 & under  
January 15-18   January Jubilee RSA Cary, NC TAC Pool All Currents Atheletes  
January 28-31   NCS SR Championships   Huntersville, NC Huntersville Family Aquatics 2010 Qualifiers  
February 6   1A/2A, 3A, &4A Regional Swim Meets   TBD 2010 High School Time Standards  
February 12-14   Qualifier Marlins of Raleigh Cary, NC TAC Pool    
February 13   1A/2A, 3A, & 4A High School State Championship Swim Meet   TBD    
February 18-21   NCS AG Championships   Cary, NC TAC Pool    
March TBD   ESSZ Senior Sectionals     15 & over  
March TBD   ESSZ AG Sectionals     14 & under  
March 19-21   Tarheel States WAVE Cary, NC TAC Pool BB+  
March 26-30   ECSL SC Championship GSC ECU -- Minges Natatorium Greenville, NC    

Carteret Currents Swimming Practice Structure -- Fall 2009

PLEASE NOTE: Members will be notified of any changes to the daily practice schedule via email.

Group

Ages

Group Description

Practice Times

Cost
Age Group 1
(Green)		 5 and over

Requirements: Child must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke. Proficient form is not required. Swimmers must be able to listen to coaches' instructions.

Group Emphasis: The main focus for this group will be increasing efficiency in freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers will be taught breaststroke and butterfly as well as be introduced to starts and flip turns.

Expectation: Three practices a week.

SC (Sports Center): M-W-TH, 4pm-5pm

CCAW (Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center): M-W-TH, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm

EAC: W & F, 4pm-5:00pm

 $60/month
Age Group 2
(Blue)		 12 and under

Requirements. Swimmer must be able to swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly legally.

Group Emphasis: The group will be concentrated on advancing stroke technique in all four strokes with the addition of interval sets to prepare themselves for the next level. They should have the desire to improve their swimming. Swimmers should have the desire to work hard, listen to instructions carefully, and demonstrate a positive attitude about swimming.

Expectation: Three practices a week.

SC: T-TH-F, 4pm-5pm

CCAW: M-W-TH, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm

EAC: W & F, 4pm-5:00pm

 $60/month
Age Group 3
(Gold) 		14 and under

Requirements: This group consists of the most skilled and experienced age group swimmers and places an emphasis on serious training for competition. Swimmers at this level strive to rank among the top swimmers in the nation in their age groups.

Group Emphasis: The priorities in the Gold Group are skill development and physical conditioning, along with the development of mental training and race preparation concepts. Gold swimmers are expected to participate in LSC championship meet competition. This group prepares swimmers for the elite group.

Expectation: Four practices a week

SC: M-F, 4pm-5:30pm
*Sat 8-10am

CCAW: M-W-TH, 6:00 pm-7:00pm

EAC: W & F, 4pm-5:30pm

 $85/month
Senior HS 13 and over

This group is for high school swimmers who wish to be involved on a swim team but may not have the time or desire to make a full commitment to year-round swimming. Focus is on stroke instruction and conditioning. Participation in meets is highly encouraged.
Swimmers are encouraged to attend 4 practices a week.

SC: M-F 6:00 am-8:00am
M-W-F, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Occasional Sat AM TBA

 $85/month
Senior 13 and over

Requirements: This group consists of the highest level within the group structure of Carteret Currents Swim Team. Swimmers demonstrate the necessary dedication to achieve their maximum potential as a competitive swimmer and young adult. It is the purpose of this program to provide a national class environment of training and competition.

Group Emphasis: Swimming is a very high priority in your life, striving for personal excellence and Elite level performance. Swimmer should be able to handle time management of their swim schedule and schoolwork. They demonstrate good sportsmanship by encouraging teammates to reach their goals.

Expectation: Five practices a week.

SC: M-F, 3:30pm-5:30pm
*Sat 8-10am

$100/month

*PLEASE NOTE: Saturday practices may not be held on weekends when the team is traveling to an away meet.