Groups

FCAC Group Description and Fees;

Training Groups:
Within the general structure of the practice groups is an underlying philosophy.  The best way for young people to enjoy a long career is through the gradual introduction of new skills and to continually build upon their past learning and training.  Understanding the value of hard work and discipline while learning to commit to a team effort is an important step in a young person’s athletic development.   The FCAC competitive program is organized into practice groups of swimmers compatible in age, ability. Commitment goals, practice attendance and time standards.  Swimmers are assigned to these practice groups by the coaching staff.

Mighty Minnows: (8 Years and Under):  Comprised generally of 8 year olds and under; they will learn competitive strokes, starts and turns.  This groups trains 3 times a week and participates in competitive meets.

Flying Fish: (9-12 Year Olds):  This group is more goal oriented.  It includes 9 to 12 years olds and who are committed to year round swimming.  Practice is held 4 times a week and proper stroke technique is encouraged.

Seniors: (13 Years Old and over):  This advanced group is for swimmers who are serious about stroke technique, training, individual goal setting, team commitment and team travel.  Swimmers in this group practice 9 times a week. High school age swimmers - Dryland will be offered Tuesday and Thursdays 4:30-5:00 pm.

National Level:  This is the highest training level for experienced swimmers committed to high standards of training in terms of attendance and practice intensity.  Swimmers in this group are generally high-school age.  High school age swimmers - Dryland will be offered Tuesday and Thursdays 4:30-5:00 pm.

Masters: (18 and older):  This group is comprised of adults who still want to swim to either stay in shape, train for triathlons or want to compete in Masters level meets.

Coast Conditioners: (CC): This training group consists of athletes that want to stay in shape or get into shape for various mini seasons of swimming ( high school, summer league) as well as the multi -sport athlete that wants to continue his swimming training and "feel for the water" while participating in other sports or activities. The swimmer is allowed up to 3 practices a week - am or pm or a combination of both.

Afternooners: The name says it all.This group practices 2:30-4:30 pm Monday - Friday

FEES:

Might Minnows: ……………… 8 and under      - $45 a month / $400 a year
Flying Fish:    …………………...9-12 year olds  - $50 a month / $450 a year
Seniors: …….………………………  (13 +)        - $80 a month / $770 a year **
Masters:  (Morning coach practices)…………… - $50 a month / $400 a year
Coast Conditioners: (CC)................................... - $45 per month plus registration fee *
Afternooners: ...................................................... - $50.00 per month

* These swimmers will also be allowed to enter meets if they want.
** High School Age - Dryland will be offered Tuesday and Thursdays 4:30-5:00 pm.

- Additional masters pool time and workouts are available in the PM (Not Coached)-

• $150 non refundable one time annual registration fee: (includes a team cap, shirt and USA registration)

• Swim meet fees will be due before the start of meets and are a separate charge from the monthly dues.

• Meet entries deadlines are due at least 3 weeks before the meet is swum.  Please see the meet schedule for exact dates.

• All Swimmers will be entered in the appropriate meets by the coach unless written notification stating that you cannot attend is received by the coach before the meet deadline. 

Family Discounts:

• 15% DISCOUNT FOR 2ND SIBLING OFF OF MONTLY FEES
• 20% discount for 3rd sibling
• 4th sibling free

FCAC Reference Programs Discounts (RPD)

• One month practice fees free for each swimmer that signs up for 6 months or more

FCAC Team Handbook in Flash or PDF