SWIM TEAM
PRACTICE GROUPS
CHARACTER & QUALITY
Producing quality swimmers with strong character is part of our team culture. We emphasis not only competitive success, but also teaching sportsmanship and correct technique. At all levels we work with the whole athlete. We teach our swimmers how to be a good teammates though personal responsibility, fair play, and sportsmanship.
TEAM SUCCESS
Falfins has introduced thousands of children to the sport of swimming since 1963. The team has produced champions at the local, state, and national level. We have qualified swimmers for Olympic Trials, Nationals, Junior Nationals, Futures, Sectionals, Senior Zones, and Age Group Zones. Our developmental groups focus on technique to prepare our swimmers for competitive success in our upper level groups and as well as laying a strong foundation for swimming as a life-long sport.
DYNAMITES
Dynamites is a transition group that seamlessly moves swimmers from lessons to the team. Entry level swimmers must be able to swim 1/2 length of pool with freestyle and backstroke. Dynamites emphasizes body position, kicking, and side breathing. Swimmers may participate in local developmental meets when the coach has determined they are prepared for competition.
Practice: 3 times / week
DYNAMO 1
Dynamo 1s is the beginning level of the swim team. Swimmers entering Dynamo 1s must be able to swim one length of the pool using freestyle with side breathing and one length using backstroke. This level introduces athletes to all four competitive strokes, diving progression, and team skills. The Dynamo 1 group competes in optional local meets.
Practice: 4 times / week
DYNAMO 2
Dynamo 2s continue the stroke progression begun in Dynamo 1s. Team skills are emphasized and include lane etiquette and being a good teammate. Dynamo 2s work on the four legal strokes, racing dives, and flip turns.
Practice: 4-5 times / week
BLUES
The Blue group continues to learn and refine proper swimming technique as well as work on their competitive edge. The Blue group has swimmers with a wide range of abilities and is dedicated to producing strong swimmers and excellent teammates. Blues compete at local, state, and zone level meets in order to meet the goals and needs of all group members.
Practice: 5-6 time / week
SILVERS
The athletes in the Silver group are dedicated to swimming and are proficient in all four competitive strokes. Silver group swimmers strive to be competitive at the local, state, zone and national level through consistent practice and dryland workouts. The Silvers are the highest age training group.
Practice: 5-7 times / week
HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
The High School Performance group is for athletes ages 13-18 that are working towards the Senior/Silver groups, or have other interests that significantly affect the time they can spend swimming. All levels of swimmer are accepted into this group, and the coach and athlete work on an individual training plan that accounts for both the athlete's goals and their commitment level.
Practice: 4-5 available times / week
SENIORS
The Senior Group is designed for athletes 14 years and older who qualify for the Colorado LSC Championships, Sr. Zones, and Sectionals, and are training toward Futures, Juniors, and beyond. Athletes compete at Falfins hosted events and a number of regional and national travel meets. Athletes learn racing skills, strategies to compete at the next level, how to take ownership and accountability of their swimming, and increase their focus on strength development and conditioning.
Practice: 5-8 times / week
ADAPTIVE AQUATICS
The Adaptive Aquatics group is for Special/Paralympic athletes desiring to participate in group practices with their peers, advance their swimming skills, and/or compete at regional, state, and national events. This diverse group is led by Special Olympic and USA Swimming Certified coaches alongside volunteers and has a very high coach to swimmer ratio. Our goal is to provide a comfortable space for athletes to thrive. Many of our Adaptive athletes have moved on to train with other groups on the team.
Practice: 1-2 times / week
SUMMER SWIM TEAM
Summer Swim Team is a fun way to swim as part of a team, experience club swimming for the first time, or stay fit with your friends over summer break. Our experienced coaches follow the same philosophy as our year round groups-technique first. Summer swim practices in the mornings at Rampart High School or Wolf Ranch, and athletes have the opportunity to compete in a variety of meets over the course of the summer. A one-time fee covers team registration, t shirt, and practice fees. An additional USA Swimming registration fee is required.
Registration begins: April 1
Practice begins: June (8 weeks)
Practice: 5 times / week
MISSION
We take pride in developing world class kids in an environment of excellence.
We value fun, fitness, friendship, family, discipline, and individual and team success.
VALUES
PROMISE
We are committed to developing children to their highest potential both in and out of the water.
SEASON SCHEDULES
Reach out to falfinsswim@gmail.com for details.
Fall, Winter, & Spring Practice
Evenings at Wolf Ranch and Rampart High School
Summer Practice
Mornings and evenings at Wolf Ranch and Rampart High School