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Swim Practices

Click--> SUMMER 2008 Calendar

(Rockport, Natatorium, Portland Pool and Greenwood pool.)

BEAT Boxes

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April 11, 2007 April 25, 2007 May 09, 2007 Summer 2007 Practice Schedule June 20, 2007 November 11, 2007 December 05, 2007

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Bay's Edge Aquatic Team is a United States Swimming team that practices and competes year-round. Swim practice are at the C.C.I.S.D. Natatorium (3202 Cabaniss Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 ), Tuloso Midway High School Pool (2653 McKenzie Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 78410), and Portland Aquatic Center (2002 Billy G. Webb Dr., Portland, TX 78374). Occasionally, practices are canceled near holidays or swim meets. These exceptions will be announced in advance.

PROGRAM (BEAT - 2008 )

Practice Schedule. See Calendars

POOL ADDRESS Directions to Pool

CCISD Natatorium 3202 Cabaniss Parkway,
Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Directions to CCISD Natatorium.

From South I-37, take State Hwy 358 (SPID) toward Padre Island.

Exit at the Kostoryz exit.

Turn right onto Kostoryz and proceed south to Saratoga Blvd.

Turn right onto Saratoga, and take the first left.

The pool is on your left in the Cabaniss Athletic Complex

From US 77 North, turn right on FM665 at Driscoll, TX.

Proceed toward Corpus Christi.

The road will change to FM43.

Turn left onto Ayers Street (State Hwy 286).

Go straight to Saratoga Blvd.

Turn right on Saratoga and proceed east toward the Cabaniss Field Athletic Complex

The pool will be on your right in the Cabaniss Field Athletic Complex

Tuloso Midway Pool
2653 McKinzie
Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Directions to TM Pool.

Merge onto I-37 N. toward San Antonio

Take exit 11A toward Mckinzie Rd.

Stay straight onto Mckinzie Road.

Pass Leopard Road. Stay Straight onto Mckinzie Rd.

The Pool is on your right side in the Tuloso Midway High School - Recreation Area

Portland Aquatic Center

2002 Billy G. Webb Dr.,

Portland, TX 78374

Directions to Portland Aquatic Center.

Directions to CCISD Natatorium.

Merge onto US-181 N. toward TX 35/ Portland

Take exit FM 3239 Nothshore Blvd. Buddy Gannen Road.

Make a U turn at Buddy Gannen onto US 181 South Cedar Road

Pass Hampton and Comfort Inn Hotels

Turn Right on Billy G. Webb Road and stay straight to go onto Portland Aquatic Center

Portland Aquatic Center is located between Portland Community Center and the Portland Soccer Field

Rockport Community Aquatic Center

2001 Stadium Drive
Rockport, TX 78382
Ph. (361) 727-9989

Directions to Rockport Community Aquatic Center.

Merge onto TX-35 N.

Turn Right onto FM 2165

Turn Left onto Enterprise BLVD.

End at Community Aquatic Ctr.

TEAM FORMAT

GROUP DESCRIPTION

Pre-Team
The Pre- Team group is composed of swimmers that are new to the sport of swimming and are not yet able to complete all four competitive strokes legally. Their major focus will on technique, becoming comfortable in the water, and mastering all four competitive strokes while having a lot of fun. Swimmers of this age are not required to attend any amount of practices.
The goal of the Pre-Team group is to prepare athletes for the Age Group Team. This includes making sure that all swimmers can compete at least 50 yards of each competitive stroke legally and are prepared to spend a hour in the water during practice. Training will also include dryland training that focuses on improving balance and coordination in and out of the water. The Pre-team group will not compete in meets

Age Group Team
The Age Group Team is composed solely of swimmers age fourteen and under. Their major focus will on technique, becoming comfortable in the water, mastering all four competitive strokes, and having lots of fun. Swimmers of this age are not required to attend any amount of practices. However, a minimum of three times a week is recommended to make sure the athlete can maintain gains while continuing to learn, remember, and improve.
The goal of the Age Group Team is to show young athletes that swimming while challenging is also fun, rewarding, and exciting. As previously stated a majority of training will be dedicated to stroke technique, turns and starts. Training will also, include a fair amount of dry land work, flexibility training, and swimmers should expect a moderate amount of traveling of they choose to compete in competitions.

Senior Pre or Advanced Age Group
The Senior Preparation team is composed of advanced "Age Group" (fourteen years and younger) swimmers who are preparing to make the commitment to becoming a Senior Team member. These swimmers typically have shown the commitment and potential to train at a senior level, but are still in need of some of the aspects of Age Group Training. For this reason swimmers in this group will spend time "floating" between the Age Group Team practices and the Senior Team practices. Thus, enabling an easy transition between the groups as the swimmer ages and matures.
The goal of the Senior Preparation Team is to prepare Age Group Swimmers for the increased demands of the Senior Team. The Senior Prep team, because of the age of the swimmers, will compete with the Age Group Team. They can expect a descend amount of dry land and flexibility training and should be prepared for a moderate amount of traveling if they choose to compete in meets.

Senior Team
Beat's Senior Team is composed of athletes of all levels of talent, commitment, goals, and interest. Any swimmer of High School age is welcome on the Senior Team and on some occasions younger swimmers that have already shown and advanced skill set, swim technique, and commitment may be invited to train solely with the Senior Team. However since swimmers age fifteen and over typically have a very different meet schedule than the younger swimmers , it is usually to everyone's advantage to keep athletes separated by age group.
The goal of the Senior Team is to help all of its members reach their own personal swimming goals. Bay's Edge Aquatic Team realizes that everyone's a reason for swimming is different and whether it is for weight-loss, general fitness, preparation for High School competitions, or in the hopes of making the Senior ELITE Team the Senior Team is build around flexibility for the individual. The Senior Team will have the option of taking part in weight training, dryland training, and flexibility training. Senior swimmers should try and maintain 70% attendance and can expect a moderate amount of traveling for competitions if they choose to compete.

Senior ELITE
Membership onto the Senior Elite Team is by invitation only. The coaching staff will select swimmers individual based on a number of criteria. Firstly, for consideration swimmers should have obtained time standards that enable them to compete at the Sectional or National level. Secondly and most importantly, coaches will consider a swimmer's dedication to the sport. This includes practices attendance, effort, commitment, and enthusiasm. Special consideration will be given to individuals that exemplify these qualities even if they have not reached the prescribed time standards.
The goal of the Senior ELITE team is to take each member to the pinnacle of USA swimming while preparing them for the possibility of NCAA and International Competition. Senior ELITE swimmers are expected to maintain a minimum of 85% practice attendance and make swimming a priority. Senior ELITE athletes will also take part in weight training, plyometric conditioning, and flexibility training. Senior ELITE team members can expect a fair amount of traveling for competitions.

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TEAM FORMAT
GROUP	DESCRIPTION
Pre-Team	The Pre- Team group is composed of swimmers that are new to the sport of swimming and are not yet able to complete all four competitive strokes legally. Their major focus will on technique, becoming comfortable in the water, and mastering all four competitive strokes while having a lot of fun. Swimmers of this age are not required to attend any amount of practices. The goal of the Pre-Team group is to prepare athletes for the Age Group Team. This includes making sure that all swimmers can compete at least 50 yards of each competitive stroke legally and are prepared to spend a hour in the water during practice. Training will also include dryland training that focuses on improving balance and coordination in and out of the water. The Pre-team group will not compete in meets
Age Group Team	The Age Group Team is composed solely of swimmers age fourteen and under. Their major focus will on technique, becoming comfortable in the water, mastering all four competitive strokes, and having lots of fun. Swimmers of this age are not required to attend any amount of practices. However, a minimum of three times a week is recommended to make sure the athlete can maintain gains while continuing to learn, remember, and improve. The goal of the Age Group Team is to show young athletes that swimming while challenging is also fun, rewarding, and exciting. As previously stated a majority of training will be dedicated to stroke technique, turns and starts. Training will also, include a fair amount of dry land work, flexibility training, and swimmers should expect a moderate amount of traveling of they choose to compete in competitions.
Senior Pre or Advanced Age Group	The Senior Preparation team is composed of advanced "Age Group" (fourteen years and younger) swimmers who are preparing to make the commitment to becoming a Senior Team member. These swimmers typically have shown the commitment and potential to train at a senior level, but are still in need of some of the aspects of Age Group Training. For this reason swimmers in this group will spend time "floating" between the Age Group Team practices and the Senior Team practices. Thus, enabling an easy transition between the groups as the swimmer ages and matures. The goal of the Senior Preparation Team is to prepare Age Group Swimmers for the increased demands of the Senior Team. The Senior Prep team, because of the age of the swimmers, will compete with the Age Group Team. They can expect a descend amount of dry land and flexibility training and should be prepared for a moderate amount of traveling if they choose to compete in meets.
Senior Team	Beat's Senior Team is composed of athletes of all levels of talent, commitment, goals, and interest. Any swimmer of High School age is welcome on the Senior Team and on some occasions younger swimmers that have already shown and advanced skill set, swim technique, and commitment may be invited to train solely with the Senior Team. However since swimmers age fifteen and over typically have a very different meet schedule than the younger swimmers , it is usually to everyone's advantage to keep athletes separated by age group. The goal of the Senior Team is to help all of its members reach their own personal swimming goals. Bay's Edge Aquatic Team realizes that everyone's a reason for swimming is different and whether it is for weight-loss, general fitness, preparation for High School competitions, or in the hopes of making the Senior ELITE Team the Senior Team is build around flexibility for the individual. The Senior Team will have the option of taking part in weight training, dryland training, and flexibility training. Senior swimmers should try and maintain 70% attendance and can expect a moderate amount of traveling for competitions if they choose to compete.
Senior ELITE	Membership onto the Senior Elite Team is by invitation only. The coaching staff will select swimmers individual based on a number of criteria. Firstly, for consideration swimmers should have obtained time standards that enable them to compete at the Sectional or National level. Secondly and most importantly, coaches will consider a swimmer's dedication to the sport. This includes practices attendance, effort, commitment, and enthusiasm. Special consideration will be given to individuals that exemplify these qualities even if they have not reached the prescribed time standards. The goal of the Senior ELITE team is to take each member to the pinnacle of USA swimming while preparing them for the possibility of NCAA and International Competition. Senior ELITE swimmers are expected to maintain a minimum of 85% practice attendance and make swimming a priority. Senior ELITE athletes will also take part in weight training, plyometric conditioning, and flexibility training. Senior ELITE team members can expect a fair amount of traveling for competitions.