Nitro Swim Team – Group Descriptions

All new swimmers must be evaluated by one of our USA Swimming coaches.  Once you have been assigned a group, click on the following link for online Nitro Swim Team Registration.

New Swimmer Evaluations

“There’s a possibility that the group you want might be currently filled. We recommend having two to three alternative options just in case. We do a very good job of maintaining our wait lists in the event that your only option is filled. If you’d like group availabilities prior to registering, please email kristyn@nitroswim.com (if Cedar Park); or mike@nitroswim.com (if Bee Cave).  Thanks!”

National Group

This is the highest level competitive group that Nitro offers. Recommended for swimmers 15 and over who wish to participate in Sectional, National and potentially International competitions with a strong emphasis on USA Junior and Senior Nationals in the pool and qualifying swimmers to be USA Scholastic All-Americans in the classroom. This high intensity/ high reward group trains 9 pool practices a week, 4 dryland practices per week and offers structured strength programs as well. Swimming in college is another main objective of swimmers in the Nitro National Group and assistance with the recruiting process is offered to all group members. There is also a strong emphasis on community service as well as giving back to and being leaders of Nitro. To be a member of this group is a commitment not a convenience and is by coaches invitation only.
Equipment: Mesh Bag, Drag Suit, Paddles, Pull Buoy, Kickboard, Snorkel, Blue Parachute, Standard Fins, Sneakers for pool use, Water Bottle, Dryland Gear.

Practice Sessions/Week:  9
Cost:  $210/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

Senior 

 Specifically designed for the 13 and older competitive swimmer who is committed to training at a level to qualify for TAGS (if 13 or 14); or Sectionals (if 15 or older). Path of progression from Senior could lead to TAGS group, Sectionals group, or in rare cases, even National Group. Entry into Senior Group is based on Coach’s invitation.

Equipment: Fins, Paddles, Kick board, Snorkel

Practice Sessions/Week:  6
Cost:  Nitro-Bee Cave $140/month    Nitro-Cedar Park $160
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

TAGS (Bee Cave Only)

Designed primarily for our highest level 11-14 yr olds in the program. There could be some exceptions based on Coach’s discretion. Progression from TAGS group could lead to Sectionals group, or National group.

Equipment: Fins, Paddles, Kick board, Snorkel

Practice Sessions/Week:  8
Cost:  $155/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

 

TAGS 1 (Cedar Park Only)

The TAGS 1 group offers an advanced program for experienced competitive swimmers. This program is tailored for swimmers who have dedicated themselves to the sport of swimming, and are capable of consistently performing difficult training sets in practice, working towards becoming TAGS finalists and Sectionals qualifiers. Swimmers can expect to be challenged on aerobic and anaerobic levels while embracing cutting edge and creative training techniques and drills, both in and out of the pool all season long.
Equipment: Fins, Paddles, Kick board, Snorkel

Practice Sessions/Week:  8
Cost:  $160/month
Location:  Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

TAGS 2 (Cedar Park Only)

The TAGS 2 group offers a program for TAGS level competitive swimmers. This program is tailored for swimmers who have achieved TAGS qualifying times and are working towards becoming TAGS finalists. Swimmers can expect to be challenged in various ways throughout the season while still focusing on overall technique and stroke improvement.
Equipment: Fins, Paddles, Kick board, Snorkel

Practice Sessions/Week:  6
Cost:  $155/month
Location:  Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

High School Training

Designed for the 13 and older swimmer who prefers a three day a week program, plenty of stroke/technique work, as well as a conditioning base. Perfect for the swimmer wanting to make their high school team, yet has other commitments.
Equipment: Swim Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy and Paddles (size .5)

Practice Sessions/Week: 3
Cost: Bee Cave $112/month Cedar Park $110/month
Location: Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

Gold

This group maintains an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, dryland exercises and racing skills. Gold group swimmers must show competency in all of the above skills as well as demonstrate a respectful and positive attitude at practices and swim meets to all team members. We encourage and teach a lifelong love and appreciation of the sport as we introduce this group to more rigorous training, preparing them to compete at the state level (TAGS). Practices are offered up to 6 days a week.
Equipment: Swim Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy and Paddles (size .5)

Practice Sessions/Week:  6
Cost:  $140/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

Advanced Silver

Advanced Silver is the link between the Gold and Silver group for older and/or more experienced and technically skilled swimmer. Further emphasis is placed on stroke technique, interval training and pacing, and aerobic development. Group goals include consistent practice attendance, meet attendance, and acheiving USA Swimming’s “A” times. Practices are offered up to 5 days a week.
Equipment: Competitive Swim Fins, Kickboard and Pull Buoy.

Practice Sessions/Week:  5
Cost:  $125/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

Silver

This group builds upon the fundamental swimming skills learned in the Bronze Group. More advanced drills and training techniques are introduced progressively to improve overall coordination and efficiency in water. Swimmers are encouraged to attend practice regularly and participate in Nitro-hosted swim meets. Competitive goals include longer swims and sets, achieving USA Swimming’s ‘B/BB’ times, continuing to master the four competitive strokes, and gaining proficiency in turns, starts, and finishes. Practices are offered up to 4 days a week.
Equipment: Competitive Swim Fins, Kickboard and Pull Buoy.

Practice Sessions/Week:  4
Cost:  $115/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

Bronze

This is a competitive group that teaches intervals, challenging workouts, improvement of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, finishes, and racing strategies. The Bronze group officially puts a swimmer on the “road” heading up the Nitro “super-highway” of competitive swimming. It is a great place for newer competitive swimmers coming from summer league or advanced swim lessons, and are looking to commit to two to three practices a week. We emphasize stroke technique, teamwork, basic training etiquette and behavior. Must be able to demonstrate all 4 strokes legally.
Equipment: Competitive Swim Fins and Kickboard

Practice Sessions/Week:  3
Cost:  $99/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

TF1/TF2

Technique/Fitness Group.  This is the perfect group for the “casually competitive” swimmer. Once or Twice a week options, several time slots to accommodate the busiest of families. Practices are one hour, and attention to proper stroke details are emphasized with some endurance training as well. Must be able to demonstrate all 4 competitive strokes legally.
Equipment: Competitive Swim Fins and Kickboard.

Practice Sessions/Week:  TF1 – 1,  TF-2 – 2
Cost:  TF1 $59/month   TF2 $96/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right

Intro to Nitro

Must be able to complete 25 yds unassisted of all four of the competitive strokes, freestyle, backstroke, breastroke, and butterfly. If a swimmer can not yet demonstrate all four strokes legally, we offer the best learn to swim curriculum available anywhere right in the same building at our Nitro Swim School.
Equipment: Competitive Swim Fins and Kickboard

Practice Sessions/Week:  Intro to Nitro 1 – 1,  Intro to Nitro 2 – 2
Cost: Intro to Nitro 1 $45/month   Intro to Nitro 2 $75/month
Location:  Nitro-Bee Cave and Nitro-Cedar Park
Schedule:  See schedules to the right