CAST TEAM STRUCTURE

CAST offers a comprehensive competitive swim program that satisfies the needs of novice swimmers to Olympic hopeful athletes.  Below is an overview of the 7 training groups offered.

  • Bronze
    • Ages: 10 and younger (typically 6-10 year olds)
    • Time Standards: none required
    • Recommended Attendance: 2-3 times per week​​
  • Silver
    • Ages: 11 and older (typically 11-13 year olds)
    • Time Standards: none required
    • Recommended Attendance: 3-4 times per week​
  • Gold
    • Ages: 14 and older
    • Time Standards: none required
    • Recommended Attendance: 3-4 times per week
  • Emerald
    • Age: 13 and younger (move ups are designed for 9-12 year old time standards only)
    • Required Time Standards: 4 x ‘B’ or 2 x ‘BB’ or 1 x ‘Age Group Regionals/Age Group Zones in 10&U or 11-12 respective age group
    • Recommended Attendance: 5-6 times per week
  • Championship (Champs)
    • Age Requirement: 13 and older
    • Required Time Standards: 4 x ‘BB’
    • Recommended Attendance: 5 or more times per week
  • Elite
    • Age Requirement: 13 and older
    • Required Time Standards: 2 x ‘Age Group Regionals/Age Group Zones/Senior Zones’ or [combo of 1 meet qualifying time + 1 zones bonus cut]
    • Recommended Attendance: 6 times per week​​​
  • Pre-National Team
    • Age Requirement: 14 and older
    • Required Time Standards: Speedo Sectionals, Futures or Jr. National Times
    • Recommended Attendance: 6-7 times per week