USA Swimming Terms Glossary

USA Swimming has posted a swimming terms glossary on their website. This can be a great way for a young (state of mind) swimmer or new swim parent to learn a little bit more about the sport. Here is the link.

Practice Schedules

Practice Times in Tudor Field-house Pool (Old Autry Building)

Age Group 1:

White Flight: 4:45 - 5:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ RICE

Navy Flight: 4:45 - 5:30 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday @ RICE

Age Group 2:

4:45 - 5:30 Monday - Thursday @ RICE

Age Group 3:

5:30 - 6:30 pm Monday - Friday @ RICE

Age Group 4:

6:30 - 7:30 pm Monday - Friday @ RICE

Senior 1 & 2

Mornings - 6:00 - 7:15 am Monday - Friday @ RICE

Evenings - 5:30 - 6:30 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ RICE

Saturdays - 8:00 am - 9:00 am @ RICE

Practice Times in Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center (Once Facility is Open)

Age Group 1:

White Flight: 4:45 - 5:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ RICE

Navy Flight: 4:45 - 5:30 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday @ RICE

Age Group 2:

4:45 - 5:30 Monday - Friday @ RICE

Age Group 3:

4:45 - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday @ RICE

Age Group 4:

6:00 - 7:30 pm Monday - Friday @ RICE

Senior 1

Mornings - 6:00 - 7:15 am Monday - Friday @ RICE

Evenings - 5:30 - 6:30 pm Monday - Friday @ RICE

Saturdays - TBA @ RICE

Senior 2

Mornings - 6:00 - 7:15 am Monday - Friday @ RICE

Evenings - 5:30 - 7:15 pm Monday - Friday @ RICE

Saturdays - TBA @ RICE

New Groups and Group Descriptions

Programs

Age Group 1

Age Group 1 is an entry level developmental group for swimmers 10 years and younger. Swimmers in this group typically are legal in one or two strokes and have some knowledge of all 4 strokes. Practices are offered three times a week for 45 minutes a practice. Each practice is geared toward a specific technique or concept that will help with the overall progression of all four strokes.

Navy - Swimmers in the navy group typically are legal in two of the strokes. They have an efficient Freestyle with side breathing and an efficient Backstroke with good buoyancy. Swimmers are able to complete a full 25 yards with out struggling. Swimmers in this group are striving for 2 practices a week.

White - Swimmers have been actively enrolled with RICE Aquatics for a minimum of two sessions. 8 and under swimmers in the white group exhibit good stroke technique in at least 3 of the 4 strokes, consistent practice attendance, and a willingness to learn and improve. They have also competed in at least 2 swim meets with RICE. 9 & 10 year olds are efficient in Freestyle and Backstroke and have knowledge of the 2 other strokes. Swimmers in this group are striving for 3 practices a week with a minimum of 2 per week average.

Age Group 2

Age Group 2 is a group that encompasses an age range typically of 9-12 years of age. This is an entry level group for 11 and 12 year olds. Swimmers in this age range group typically are legal in two strokes and have some knowledge of all 4 strokes. Swimmers in the 9-10 age range are efficient in all four strokes and are working toward BB time standards. An 8 year old swimmer in this group are efficient in all four strokes, have competed in USA swim meets and have GULF BB time standards. Practices are offered four to five times a week for 45 minutes a practice. Each practice is geared toward a specific technique or concept that will help with the overall progression of all four strokes. Swimmers in this group should be swimming the following events at meets. 50’s of all strokes, 100 IM, and 200 Fr.

Age Group 3

Age Group 3 is for the swimmer who can swim all 4 strokes efficiently. Swimmers in this group typically range from 9-14 years of age. A 9-10 year old swimmer in this group has multiple BB/A time standards or equivalent times and has shown good practice habits. Swimmers 11 -14 are working towards BB time standards and set training goals. The group offers swimmers the chance to progress by introducing elements of training and conditioning while spending the majority of their time on improving stroke technique and mechanics. Swimmers should strive for an attendance of 70-75 %. Practices are offered five times a week for an hour and 15 minutes a practice. Swimmers in Group 3 are swimming the 50‘s of all strokes, 200 Fr, 200 IM and 500 Fr.

Age Group 4

Age Group 4 is for the swimmer who has developed a high level of swimming skills and is looking for more of a challenge. Practices are still geared towards stroke technique/correction but strength conditioning and endurance are becoming prominent in the practices. Swimmers in this group are 11 -14 years of age with multiple BB time standards. Practices are offered five times a week for an hour and half a practice. Practice attendance in this group should be an average of 75 - 80%. Swimmers are actively competing in meets and all championship meets. Events being swam at meets are the 100’s of all strokes, 200 Fr, 200 IM and 500 Fr.

Senior 1

Senior 1 is for a High School age swimmer looking for additional training outside of their high school swim team. Swimmers in this group will work on overall conditioning, stroke technique and strength and conditioning. Swimmers are working towards multiple A/BB time standards, test sets outlined in Senior 2 and a consistent practice attendance. Swimmers are competing at high school and year round swim meets. They are typically swimming the 100’s of strokes, 200 IM, and 200/500 Fr. Practices are offered five times a week for an hour in the pm. and 5 x a week for an hour fifteen in the am. Swimmers in this group will be integrated with Senior 2 and our Masters swim programs.

Senior 2

Senior 2 is for the swimmer who has shown the following: consistent practice attendance, complete knowledge of all skills and drills, the ability to train at a high level, and a commitment to RICE and swimming year round. Swimmers in this group are typically 15 years and older. Practices are offered five times a week for an hour and 45 minutes a practice as well as an hour and fifteen minute morning workout. Swimmers in this group are able to complete the following sets: 10 x 100 Fr 1:25 and 5 x 200 3:15. In addition they typically have multiple 15 and Over BB times and if 14 and younger have the equivalent of 15 and over A times. Swimmers are actively competing at year round meets and all Championship meets RICE is assigned. They are swimming the 100’s and 200’s of all strokes, the 500 Fr, 400 IM and 800/1000/1650 Fr at meets.

Rice Aquatics Masters Program

Rice Aquatics Masters is an adult fitness swimming program. We cater to adult fitness swimmers, adult competitive swimmers, tri-athletes and adults who want to be any of the above, but just don’t know it yet. The program offers eight organized swimming sessions each week offered in mornings and afternoons. Masters practices are professionally coached, emphasize endurance and stroke technique, and a positive group effort with other motivated adults.