NITRO
Swim Team
Nitro Swimming Locations
- Bee Cave: (512) 861-7946
- Cedar Park: (512) 259-7999
- Steiner Ranch: (512) 861-7946
- Kyle: Coming Soon!
National
The National Group competes and trains at the highest level of our sport, with the intention of national-level success and recognition. The group places a strong emphasis on National level competitions including Junior Nationals, International Team Trials, and Olympic Trials. With their training, dedication, and commitment, National Group athletes are leaders for Nitro, and they maintain a Nitro-first, team-first mentality. This tier of the program is limited in numbers. Athletes in the National Group will be expected to be at all Nitro training sessions and assigned meets.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Hydroblade Swim Fins, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, TYR Catalyst Stroke Training Paddles, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, ONEswim Power Bag Set, Water Bottle, Dryland clothes and footwear.
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Performance
Performance Group athletes are seeking peak performance at Sectional level competition. In the Performance Group, athletes enhance their commitment to Nitro's team goals and mission and continue to develop a team-first mentality. With an intentionally designed training curriculum, these athletes will learn proper training habits, hone stroke mechanics, and push each other in a positive, supportive training environment necessary for next-level success. Performance group athletes are expected to be at all Nitro practices and assigned meets.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Hydroblade Swim Fins, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, TYR Catalyst Stroke Training Paddles, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, ONEswim Power Bag Set, Water Bottle, Dryland clothes and footwear.
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Sectional Development
The Sectional Development Group consists of 13 and older swimmers who have the ability, desire and commitment to continue and develop their competitive swimming career with Nitro. Sectional Development offers 6 workouts per week designed to help our athletes to qualify for the Senior Sectional level meet. In addition, many members of this group swim concurrently with their high school swim teams. High school programs usually practice in the morning and swim with their club team in the afternoon/evening. Swimming with this group will work hand in hand to provide the additional training needed for the high school swimmer to be competitive in both the USA Swimming and Texas High School programs.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Hydroblade Swim Fins, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, TYR Catalyst Stroke Training Paddles, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, ONEswim Power Bag Set, Water Bottle, Dryland clothes and footwear.
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Senior
The Senior Group consists of predominantly 13 and older swimmers who have the ability, desire and commitment to continue and develop their competitive swimming career with Nitro. Challenging workouts designed to help our Senior athletes to qualify for their high school swim team, Jr. STAGS & STAGS. Many members of this group already swim concurrently with their high school swim teams. Swimming with this group will work hand in hand to provide the additional training needed for the high school swimmer to be competitive in both the USA Swimming and Texas High School programs.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, TYR Crossblade Training Swim Fins 2.0, TYR Catalyst Stroke Training Paddles, Water Bottle, Shoes for pool use
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Pre-Senior
The Pre-Senior Group consists of predominantly 13 and older swimmers who have the ability, desire and interest to continue and develop their swimming career with Nitro. Challenging and educational workouts designed to help our Pre-Senior athletes to stay fit, possible competition opportunities and a stepping stone to the Senior group. Swimming with this group will work hand in hand to provide the additional training needed for the swimmer to move into the Senior group.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Crossblade Training Swim Fins 2.0, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, Water Bottle
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Prep +
Our most competitive group for primarily 13-14 yr olds. Exceptions on ages are possible depending on the individual. Coaches invitation for admission to this group.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, TYR Crossblade Training Swim Fins 2.0, TYR Hydroblade Swim Fins, TYR Catalyst Stroke Training Paddles, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, Finis Pulling Ankle Band, Water Bottle, Dryland clothes and footwear
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Prep
Our most competitive group for primarily 11-12 yr olds. Exceptions on ages are possible depending on the individual. Coaches Invitation for admission to this group.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Crossblade Training Swim Fins 2.0, TYR Catalyst Stroke Training Paddles, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, Water Bottle, Dryland clothes and footwear
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Gold
This group maintains an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, dryland exercises and racing skills. Gold group swimmers must show competency in all of the above skills as well as demonstrate a respectful and positive attitude at practices and swim meets to all team members. We encourage and teach a lifelong love and appreciation of the sport as we introduce this group to more rigorous training, preparing them to compete at the state level (TAGS). Practices are offered up to 6 days a week. Typical Ages: 9-12, some 13 yr olds.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Crossblade Training Swim Fins 2.0, TYR Catalyst Stroke Training Paddles, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, Water Bottle, Dryland clothes and footwear
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Advanced Silver
Advanced Silver is the link between the Gold and Silver group for older and/or more experienced and technically skilled 9-12 year olds. Further emphasis is placed on stroke technique, interval training and pacing, and aerobic development. Group goals include consistent practice attendance, meet attendance, and achieving USA Swimming’s “A” times. Practices are 1 hr and 15 minutes, offered up to 5 days/week, with two days of dryland exercise added.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Flexfins 2.0, TYR Jr Pull Float Pull Buoy, TYR Ultraelite Swim Snorkel Elite, Water Bottle, Dryland clothes and footwear
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Silver
This group builds upon the fundamental swimming skills learned in the Bronze Group. More advanced drills and training techniques are introduced progressively to improve overall coordination and efficiency in water. Swimmers are encouraged to attend practice regularly and participate in swim meets. Competitive goals include longer swims and sets, achieving USA Swimming’s ‘B/BB’ times, continuing to master the four competitive strokes, and gaining proficiency in turns, starts, and finishes. One hour practices are offered up to 4 days a week. Expected attendance is 75%. Typical age range: 8-12.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Flexfins 2.0, Water Bottle
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Bronze
This is a competitive group that teaches intervals, challenging workouts, improvement of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, finishes, and racing strategies. The Bronze group officially puts a swimmer on the “road” heading up the Nitro “super-highway” of competitive swimming. It is a great place for newer competitive swimmers coming from summer league or advanced swim lessons, and are looking to commit to two to three practices a week. We emphasize stroke technique, teamwork, basic training etiquette and behavior. Meet participation is encouraged – Meets offered approximately every 4-6 weeks. Typical age range in Bronze: 7-10.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Flexfins 2.0, Water Bottle
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Technique and Fitness
This is the perfect group for the “casually competitive” swimmer. Once or Twice a week options, several time slots to accommodate the busiest of families. Practices are 45 minutes, and attention to proper stroke details are emphasized with some endurance training as well, with a little bit of FUN thrown in! Typical age range: 9-14.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Flexfins 2.0, Water Bottle
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Intro to Nitro
Intro to Nitro is our entry level TEAM group, introducing young athletes to the world of competitive swimming! Through the application of drills/skills/repeating of sound, basic swimming fundamentals and race strategies, our Intro to Nitro kiddos are taught an appreciation of the sport from an early age! Practices last 45 minutes, and options of once and twice a week are offered. Meets are offered approximately every 6 weeks. All four competitive strokes must be performed legally for 25 yards for entry onto our team groups. Ideal age (but not limited to) is 6-9 yrs of age. If a swimmer cannot yet demonstrate all four strokes legally, we offer the best learn to swim curriculum available anywhere right in the same building at our Nitro Swim School.
Equipment:
Mesh Equipment Bag, TYR Junior Kickboard, TYR Flexfins 2.0, Water Bottle
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