Pandas

Swim Lessons

Team Information

2008 Dues

• Pandas: $65 per month for first child, $45 per month for each additional child from same family.
  Monday - Thursday, 5-6 p.m.
   
• Cubs: $65 per month for first child, $45 per month for each additional child from same family.
  Monday - Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
   
• Bruins: $75 per month for first child, $55 per month for each additional child from same family.
  Monday - Friday, 6-8 p.m., Saturday, 8-10 a.m.
   
• Senior Bears: $85 per month for first child, $65 per month for each additional child from same family.
  Monday - Friday, 6-8 p.m., Saturday, 8-10 a.m.
   
• National Bears: $100 per month for first child, $80 per month for each additional child from same family.
  Monday - Friday, 6-8 p.m., Saturday, 8-10 a.m.
  Monday - Thursday, 6-7:20 a.m. (times subject to change)
   

• Families with multiple swimmers will receive a family discount of $20 per child.  Full Price is charged based on highest level swimmer.
   

• To join the team, contact Dave Collins at 417-836-6479 or DavidCollins@missouristate.edu.

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Pandas

The introductory group that serves as the bridge from swim lessons to seim team.  Swimmers will focus on developing proper technique of the four strokes with an emphasis on freestyle and backstroke.  Proper body position, kicking and stoke development are all a focus of this group.

Cubs

The second stage of the development phase will include stroke technique of the four strokes as well as starts and turns.  Swimmers in this group will be introduced to the basics of learning interval training with a goal of moving on to the age group program.

In order to move up from the Cubs to the Bruins group, a swimmer must be able to complete the following set:

• 5 x 100 @ 2:00
• demonstrate proper stroke techniques
• demonstrate proper start and turns

Bruins

Stroke drills are still a major focus; however, swimmers become more exposed to training.  Along with stroke development of all four stokes and emphasis on kicking, swimmers will also be exposed to dry-land conditioning.  This group allows age-group kids the opportunity to become as serious about swimming competitively as they desire.

In order to move up from the Bruins to the Bears group, a swimmer must be able to complete the following set:

• 10 x 100 Free @ 1:30
• 10 x 100 IM @ 1:4
• 10 x 50 Breast @ :55
• 10 x 50 Back @ :50
• 10 x 50 Fly @ :55

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Senior Bears

Swimmers in this group are working to achieve Division 1 & 2 time standards as well as those working to improve for the high school season.  The primary focus is on training, skill development, and strength conditioning.  There is no set requirement on the number of practices swimmers in this group must attend, however, their improvement will be based on attendance.  This group will be able to attend Missouri Valley swim meets as well as Tri-State swim meets.

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National Bears

Swimmers in this group must be very motivated and willing to put forth the dedication needed to compete at a high level.  The primary focus is on training, advanced skill development, and strength conditioning.  Members of this group are required to attend no less than 4 practices per week and expected to attend meets selected by the coach.  Placement into this group is based on the coach's evaluation of time standards as well as dedication.

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