Level III


Level III- (Ages 10-13) Intermediate to Advanced; Advanced stroke mechanics and aerobic training. Active race technique. Some dryland training. No practice requirement. Competition recommended.

Swim Fins Required

2010-2011 Short Course Season
Monday 9/21/10 – Sunday 4/03/11
@ Fairland Aquatic Center & Takoma Aquatic Center


Monday 7:00-8:30 pm Fairland Aquatic Center
Tuesday 5:00-6:30 am Fairland Aquatic Center
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm Fairland Aquatic Center
Thursday 5:00-6:30 am Fairland Aquatic Center
Friday 7:00-8:30 pm Takoma Aquatic Center
Sunday 9:00-11:00 am Fairland Aquatic Center

LONG COURSE SPRING 2011
PRACTICE SCHEDULE @ Fairland Aquatic Center & Takoma Aquatic Center
Monday 4/18/11 – Thursday 6/16/11


Monday 7:00-8:30 pm Fairland Aquatic Center
Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm Fairland Aquatic Center
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm Fairland Aquatic Center
Thursday 5:00-6:30am Fairland Aquatic Center
Friday 7:00-8:30 pm Takoma Aquatic Center
Sunday 9:00-11:00 am Fairland Aquatic Center


LONG COURSE SUMMER 2011
PRACTICE SCHEDULE @ Fairland Aquatic Center & Linson
Monday 6/20/10 – Friday 7/29/11


Monday 7:00-8:30 pm Fairland
Tuesday 6:30-8:00 am Linson
Thursday 6:30-8:00 am Linson
5:30-7:00 pm Fairland
Sunday 9:00-11:00 am Fairland


A1 – Low to moderate aerobic – continuous to semi-continuous
A2 – Moderate to high aerobic – semi-continuous to HVR @ low rest
A3 – Anaerobic threshold to VO2 max – fast swims @ high rest
AT – Active technique – skill specific instruction
DL – Dryland
PT – Passive technique – drills and progressions
RT – Race technique – includes starts and turns
SP – Speedwork – racing games, test sets, timed swims


  • L4 & 5: Practice begins 9/6, 9/7 & 9/8: 6-8p @ Linson & 9/9- 6-8p @ Fairland
  • L3 Practice begins 9/20 5:30-6:30pm @ Ashton
  • L2A Practice begins 9/27 @ Fairland
  • L2B & L1 Practice begins 9/28 @ Fairland
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