Senior

Parkway Swim Club offers competitive swimming to all ages and skill levels, from the ages of 5 to 19.  The group levels are a step by step progression through the program.  Moving swimmers through the levels is the sole responsibility of the coaching staff.  We are very proud to have very experienced coaches running each group and providing your athletes with the best coaching in St. Louis.

Please call us at 314-415-7010 to schedule a tryout, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.

 

Senior 1
Minimum Age to Enter: 12
Maximum Age to Enter: 15
Maximum Participation Age: 17

The objective of this group is to further the technical development of the swimmers with emphasis on stroke mechanics and turns.  The aerobic training load and kicking duration will increase throughout the course of a season in this group.  Swimmers should be able to complete practices consisting of 200 IM’s, 500 Freestyles, and master all four competitive swimming turns.
There are 5 practices offered each week and swimmers are encouraged to attend 3 to 4.
Swimmers are also encouraged to attend at least 2 meets each season.

Senior 1 Coach: Sara Gerth

 Senior 2
Minimum Age to Enter: 13
Maximum Age to Enter: 18
Maximum Participation Age: 19

It is the objective of this group to prepare swimmers for competing at the High School level and further develop their stroke mechanics.  The focus on this group is to develop Ozark qualifiers and enable athletes the opportunity to improve stroke mechanics while increasing their training load.  Swimmers should have an IMX score of 1000 or better.
There are 6 practices offered each week and it is recommended that the swimmer attends as many as possible.
It is recommended that swimmers compete in three meets each season and participate in the Championship meet if they are qualified.

Senior 2 Coach: Thom Bick

National Prep
Minimum Age to Enter: 13
Maximum Age to Enter: 18
Maximum Participation Age: 19

It is the objective of this group to refine stroke technique while increasing the training load of the athletes.  The focus of this group is to develop Sectional and Zone level athletes through consistent practice attendance and introduction of race strategy.  Swimmers should be self motivated and have an IMX score of 2300.
There are 8 practices offered each week and it is recommended that the swimmers attend a minimum of 6.
It is recommended that swimmers compete in the meets laid out in the meet schedule by the coach and attend all Championship level meets that they are qualified for.

National Prep Coach: Ian Cross

National
Minimum Age to Enter: 13

It is the primary objective of this group to focus on developing Junior National, National, and Olympic Trial Qualifiers.  Increase in training intensity and workload occur during various times throughout the season.  Swimmers will spend time focusing on race strategy and race tempo.  Swimmers should already have a good foundation of stroke technique prior to participation in the National Group.
An athlete in this group should have no other conflicts that prevent attendance at all swim practices.  The swimmer should have an IMX score of 3200 or better.
There are 8 practices offered each week and the swimmer is required to attend all of them.
It is recommended that swimmers compete in the meets laid out in the meet schedule by the coach and attend all Championship level meets that they are qualified for.

National Coach: Nick Rudich


Swimmer’s Age

A swimmer’s age for entry will be how old they are within the first 3 months of that season.  If you are 12 but turn 13 after the first month you can be considered a 12 or 13 year old for the upcoming season.

If you have questions please contact your swimmer’s coach during their scheduled office hours.