Athletes in the Silver group have mastered the four competitive strokes, turns and starts. The Silver group is all about refinement. These athletes have participated in many swim meets. Age-appropriate Dryland Training may be introduced to those 11 & up. Silver group athletes must be USA registered through New England Swimming.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:00–6:30

Friday 4:30-6:00

Swimmers in this group must participate 3 days per week. Silver practices are available as specified by the Team Training Schedule. This program recognizes the importance of other youth activities, however, swimmers in this group must prioritize swimming as their primary activity. They must demonstrate the cognitive learning and advanced swimming skills required of all four competitive strokes. Swimmers will be evaluated before being admitted to this group.

Swimmers looking to advance to the Silver group must be able to swim repeats of 100 yards of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke and 50 yard swims of Butterfly at set intervals. Swimmers must also have a complete understanding of how to read a pace clock and a written swim workout.