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Okefenokee Aquatic Club Swim Team
USA short course meets will be held on weekends about once a month. Short Course Season runs August through March with Georgia Swimming Short Course State Finals held in February and Championship meet in March.
Black Group (Advanced)
Black Group
(Pre-National Track)
Description:
From the White group, athletes move into this group. This group consists of swimmers who are ready to start training for longer distances (500 yards and above). Regular emphasis is on training for all four strokes, turns, and conditioning for competition. Swimmers will also be expected to compete in no less than 4 USA Swim Meets throughout the short course season.
Requirements:
-swimmers must be able to swim 4×100 yards of freestyle on 1:40 interval
-200 yard Individual Medley (IM)
–Swimmers MUST know how to and properly demonstrate how to read a pace clock.
-Swimmers should be able to do proper starts from the diving block as well as flip turns for freestyle and backstroke and open turns with two hand touches for breaststroke and butterfly
-Swimmers should be familiar with pacing techniques, mental preparation, and goal planning
Registration Information ($125.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/10/24 | 3/31/25 | Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 110.00 |
Available Sessions
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11/01/24 - 11/30/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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01/01/25 - 01/31/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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02/01/25 - 02/28/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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03/01/25 - 03/31/25
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr
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Gators In Training
Gators in Training is for 4-6 year old swimmers who have completed swim lessons and are able to swim short distances that are interested in learning to increase their ability and compete in competitive swimming.
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/10/24 | 3/31/25 | Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 70.00 |
Available Sessions
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11/01/24 - 11/30/24
Mo,We - 3:15 pm - 45 mins
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11/01/24 - 11/30/24
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 45 mins
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Mo,We - 3:15 pm - 45 mins
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Register at front desk |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 45 mins
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01/01/25 - 01/31/25
Mo,We - 3:15 pm - 45 mins
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Register at front desk |
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01/01/25 - 01/31/25
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 45 mins
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Register at front desk |
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02/01/25 - 02/28/25
Mo,We - 3:15 pm - 45 mins
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Register at front desk |
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02/01/25 - 02/28/25
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 45 mins
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03/01/25 - 03/31/25
Mo,We - 3:15 pm - 45 mins
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Register at front desk |
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03/01/25 - 03/31/25
Mo,We - 4:15 pm - 45 mins
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Green Group (Beginner)
Green Group
(Beginner)
Description:
This group is for the developing swimmer with little to no competitive experience who can complete the required evaluation. Training will consist of technique and conditioning in all four strokes on a regular basis. Swimmers are not required to participate in any swim meet but participation is strongly encouraged.
Requirements:
-Must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle
-Must be able to demonstrate 50 yards of kicking
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/9/24 | 3/31/25 | Front Desk | $ 65.00 | $ 85.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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11/01/24 - 11/30/24
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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01/01/25 - 01/31/25
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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02/01/25 - 02/28/25
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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03/01/25 - 03/31/25
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
White Group (Intermediate)
White Group
(Intermediate)
Description:
From the Green group, athletes move into this group. Athletes in this group focus mainly on learning four legal competitive strokes, having fun, and perfecting start and turn technique. This group consists of swimmers who are ready to start training for longer distances (200 yards and above). Swimmers will be introduced to pacing techniques, mental preparation, and goal planning. Regular emphasis is on training for all four strokes, turns, and conditioning for competition. Swimmers will also be expected to compete in no less than 3 USA Swim Meets throughout the short course season.
Requirements:
-Must be able to swim 200 yards of freestyle, including side-breathing (no breathing to front will be accepted) and proper pull and kick movements
-Must be able to swim 100 yards of backstroke
-Must be able to swim 100 yard Individual Medley (IM)
–Swimmers MUST know how to and properly demonstrate how to read a pace clock.
-Swimmers should be able to do proper starts from the diving block as well as attempt flip turns for freestyle and backstroke and open turns with two hand touches for breaststroke and butterfly.
Registration Information ($25.00 One time registration fee)
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/10/24 | 3/31/25 | Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 95.00 |
Available Sessions
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11/01/24 - 11/30/24
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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12/01/24 - 12/31/24
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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01/01/25 - 01/31/25
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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02/01/25 - 02/28/25
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |
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03/01/25 - 03/31/25
Mo,Tu,Th
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Register at front desk |