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TTSC uses a “progressive” age group program designed to develop the swimmer physically, mentally and emotionally in a systematic fashion. A well-defined, long-term approach of gradually increasing the degree of commitment is essential to reach peak performance levels during a swimmer’s physiological prime. The emphasis in the early stages of participation is placed on developing technical skills and a love for the sport. In the later years, a more demanding physical and psychological challenge is introduced to the training program. “Too much too soon” is more often the cause of failure to achieve maximum potential in senior swimming than the reverse situation.

TTSC training groups contain swimmers who are compatible with respect to abilities, commitment levels and goals. Swimmers progress through training groups at different rates. 

The coaching staff makes training group assignments and advancements in accordance with the swimmer’s physical, mental, and emotional level of development. 

The TTSC grouping system is composed of seven levels.   These seven levels are represented by the green stripes and the Honu in the team's current logo: There are two Novice levels (Snapper and Terrapins), White, Blue, Honu, Green and Senior. 

In addition to our regular team levels we offer a low key three day a week program during the Summer Months called Summer Splash to give young swimmers a taste of competitive swimming without the year round commitment.  In March, we offer the After School High School Program that is designed for "High School Swimmers" or Water polo players that would like to swim a few days a week to maintain some endurance and technique once their High School season is over.

Please call us to schedule a tryout or Click here to send us an email request for more information.

Novice (Snappers and Terrapins)                      

The Novice group is for new or inexperienced swimmers. It is further divided into two groups: Snappers and Terrapins. The Snappers group is an entry-level group generally for swimmers who are new to competitive swimming, or who are inexperienced. As swimmers become more accomplished, they will move from the Snappers to the Terrapins. Both Novice groups focus on stroke technique. The Snapper swimmers generally practice three days per week for 45 minutes each day and the Terrapin Swimmer will practice 4 days for 45 minutes-1 hour.

White                       
White group swimmers spend most of their time working on refining stroke mechanics. These swimmers have started to exhibit good swimming skills and will be introduced to some training skills and processes. They generally practice five days per week for 1 to 1 ½ hours each day. Two half hour dryland sessions are usually included in their training schedule. 
Blue                        
Blue group swimmers exhibit good swimming skills. At this level, swimmers begin to spend more time on training sets and building endurance. Stroke techniques continue to be stressed. Most of the swimmers in the Blue group are between the ages of 10 and 13. They generally practice six days a week for 1 ½ hours each day.   Swimmers will generally do an additional half hour of dryland activity two days each week. 
Honu                        
Honu group swimmers exhibit good swimming skills. The Honu Group is similar to the Blue Group but designed for High School Age Swimmers. They generally practice five days a week for 1 ½ hours each day.   Swimmers will generally do an additional half hour of dryland or weight activity two-three days each week. 
Green                   
Green group swimmers are well versed in technique and strategy. Most of the swimmers in the group are 13-14 years olds. Workouts for the Green group are often six days a week and usually last one and one half to two hours each day and an additional half hour of some form of dryland activity(running, weights plyometrics, or yoga).
Elite
Elite group swimmers are swimmers who exhibit a high level of swimming and work ability. These swimmers are expected to be mature, dedicated, responsible, and dependable. Senior group swimmers typically have the same practice schedule as the Green group, but also are able to swim two-four days a week in the morning before school.