Boar's Head Spring Training Program
April 4 - May 13
Boar’s Head Sports Club is excited to introduce a new six-week Spring Training program (April 4 - May 13) to help prepare swimmers for their summer league and long course seasons! Enroll your child today to give them the best start to their summer by training with our USA-certified coaches. This program is an ideal fit for the established competitive swimmer wishing to improve their stroke technique, endurance, and overall conditioning. Our experienced coaching staff will provide age-specific, individualized training for all athletes with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and fun. This six-week session is an extension of our year-round program and maintains the standards and values of the sport of competitive swimming. Current Boar’s Head Lead USA Coaches Lauren Gander, Erin Lawson, Lindsey Paulson, Bethany Kennon and Nate Skroban will be overseeing this spring program.
Please Note: Participants must be able to swim a complete 25m unassisted to register. If you are unsure of your swimmer’s current skill level, please reach out to one of our coaches. We want to find the best fit for your child(ren) and will happily arrange an individual evaluation.
Contact us at coachlaurengander@gmail.com or coacherinlawson@gmail.com.
Registration:
In order to ensure a safe practice environment for all athletes, we require every participant to sign up via the link below. Once registered, please await a confirmation email. Our coaches will reach out to arrange specific practice times that work best for your family. Please read program descriptions thoroughly to make sure that your child is signed up for the correct program level. If you have questions, please reach out to one of the coaches listed above.
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Billing:
If you are new to our program, our billing department will be contacting you after registration. A one-time fee will be billed to your card on file. A 10% sibling discount will be applied for additional swimmers in the same family.
Mini Boarfish (K-2nd Grade AND all children new to swim team) – Two practices per week)
Our entry level team group; introducing young athletes to the world of competitive swimming. Prior to registering for this group, swimmers should be able to swim 25m unassisted. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic fundamentals of swimming and foundations of all four strokes. Swimmers will become familiar with what a typical swim team practice looks like, gain an understanding of general pool safety, learn how to be a good teammate, and most importantly, make friends and HAVE FUN! Practices last 45 minutes and occur twice per week. Six practice times are offered to meet your family’s schedule.
Full program cost | $185
Full program non-member cost | $210
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Mon | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. |
| Mon Wed Fri | 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. |
Boarfish I (2nd-4th Grade – Two practices per week)
Primarily consists of 7-10 year old swimmers who would like to continue learning the fundamentals of all four strokes. Starts, turns, and an introduction to competition also will be taught. Stroke technique will remain a primary focus. This is a great start for swimmers coming from summer league or higher level swim lessons. Our coaching staff will also lay the groundwork for teamwork, basic practice etiquette, and sportsmanship. Building confidence and creating friendships are two of our biggest goals for this group. Coaches will make sure this practice group has FUN! Practices last 60 minutes and occur twice per week. Six practice times are offered to meet your family’s schedule.
Full program cost | $185
Full program non-member cost | $210
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Mon Wed Fri | 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. |
| Mon Wed Fri | 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Boarfish II (3rd-5th Grade – Two or three practices per week)
Predominantly made up of ages 9 - 11. This group builds upon the swimming skills learned in Boarfish 1. Swimmers should be competent in all four strokes. Training will incorporate more advanced drills and intervals to increase overall proficiency. Further emphasis will be placed on stroke technique. Aerobic development and conditioning will be introduced at a basic level. Swimmers will be encouraged to attend practice consistently and expectations will be increased at a developmentally appropriate rate for both attendance as well as intensity. Coaches will teach and expect participants to be safe and responsible swimmers in addition to making practice FUN! Practices last 60 minutes and occur two or three times per week. Six practice times are offered to meet your family’s schedule.
Total program member cost 2 days $185 | Member cost 3 days $200
Non-member cost 2 days $210 | Non-member cost 3 days | $225
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Mon Wed Fri | 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. |
| Mon Wed Fri | 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Junior (Middle School – Up to four practices per week)
Primarily made up of ages 11 - 14 with an emphasis on stroke technique, aerobic endurance, racing strategies, and dryland training. Junior swimmers should be proficient in all four strokes. This group will also be expected to show a respectful and positive attitude at practice. Multi sport athletes are openly welcomed, as practice schedules are flexible with morning and afternoon options. Swimming in the morning (if chosen) will condition your child to a future high school practice routine. Our coaches make it a priority to encourage a lifelong love for the sport. We currently provide a twice weekly option for those swimmers looking to continue year-round training, but who also require flexibility with scheduling. Swimmers are encouraged to attend their practices consistently and to show support for their teammates. Our coaching staff makes it a priority to model safe, responsible behavior. We believe that this age group specifically needs positive role models as they transition to high school. Morning and evening practice times are available, each lasting 90 minutes.
Total Program Cost:
2 days AM ONLY member $185 | Non member $210
4 days AM and/or PM member $225 | Non member $250
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Mon Tues Wed Thurs | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tues Thurs | 6:30-8:00 a.m. |
Pre-Senior (8th-10th Grade – Up to five practices per week)
Predominantly made up of ages 13 - 15. These swimmers train with a focus on stroke technique, aerobic endurance, and increasingly more complex practice sets to build upon the skills they already possess. We introduce this group to a more rigorous training program in order to prepare them at the state level, if they so desire. Swimmers in this group will receive the additional coaching necessary to be competitive in both the USA as well as local high school programs. Coaches will occasionally combine this group with the Senior/National group for practice. This encourages team camaraderie and allows coaches to get to know more swimmers on a daily basis. Our coaches want your swimmer(s) to develop lasting friendships and will accommodate practice groups when possible so friends can swim together. Practice lasts 90 minutes or two hours, and swimmers are expected to attend an average of four practices per week. Many options are available in order to provide flexibility. We encourage our swimmers to participate in other activities they enjoy.
Total program member Cost | $255
Total program non-member cost | $280
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Mon Tues Wed Thurs | 6 – 7:30 a.m. |
| Mon Tues Wed Thurs | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Senior/National (High School – Up to six practices per week)
Primarily consists of ages 15 (minimum age of 13 with coaches’ recommendation) and older swimmers who have the ability, desire and commitment to advance their competitive swimming career. Workouts are designed to challenge athletes to develop their abilities in order to compete at their highest individual level possible. This group is for those swimmers who are qualifying for senior championship level meets and interested in reaching goals of competing at the national level. Coaches work closely with each athlete to reach personalized goals, appropriate for each athlete’s specific skill level and maturity. Stroke technique remains a cornerstone. Emphasis is placed on leadership and community service, creating a positive environment for well-rounded young adults. Coaches will also work towards qualifying as many swimmers as possible to become USA Scholastic All Americans. Swimming in college (if desired) is another main objective and assistance with the recruiting process is offered to all group members. Practices last two hours and swimmers are expected to commit to four to five practices per week. Dryland training is also incorporated to increase athletes’ overall strength and conditioning. Several practice options (morning and evening) are available in order to accommodate multi-sport athletes and those who exhibit a broad range of interests. We also strive to provide families with flexibility. Our goal as coaches is to develop your swimmer from a holistic perspective; investing in social, academic, and athletic proficiency.
Total program member Cost | $255
Total program non-member cost | $280
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Mon Tues Wed Thurs | 6 – 7:30 a.m. |
| Mon Tues Wed Thurs | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
New For Spring - High School two-morning option!
For the multi-sport spring athlete we are providing a lower cost and flexible morning option for this six-week session.