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TRAINING GROUPS

A CLEAR PATH FOR
EVERY SWIMMER.

Every swimmer develops differently. Our training groups provide a clear pathway from an introduction to competitive swimming through advanced technical and performance development.

Danvers Dolfins swimmer practicing a racing start from the starting block in Danvers, MA

EXPLORE OUR TRAINING GROUPS

Select a group to learn more about its focus, expectations, and next steps.

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FOUNDATION

BRIDGE & SENIOR BRIDGE

BRIDGE & SENIOR BRIDGE

Ages 5–10. A stepping stone beyond lessons that refines freestyle and backstroke while introducing starts, flip turns, breaststroke, and butterfly.

SENIOR BRIDGE GROUP

Ages 11–14. For athletes preparing to join the competitive team while mastering fundamental skills in all four strokes, starts, and turns.

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DEVELOPMENT

JUNIOR DOLFINS

Ages 6–10. An introductory competitive group focused on lane etiquette, all four strokes, underwater technique, starts, turns, body balance, and core strength.

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PROGRESSION

BOTTLENOSE DOLFINS

Typically ages 8–10, with some swimmers ages 11–12. Blue and Orange groups develop all four strokes, racing skills and strategy, interval training, and pace-clock awareness.

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PERFORMANCE

SPINNER DOLFINS

Ages 11–14. Advanced Blue and Orange groups for swimmers ready for higher training volume, dryland exercise, stronger technical demands, and consistent meet participation.

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REQUEST AN ASSESSMENT

Tell us about your swimmer’s age, swimming background, and previous lesson or team experience.

Every new swimmer begins with an assessment. Our coaching team considers current abilities, experience, age, and readiness before recommending the environment where the swimmer can be appropriately challenged and supported.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE
A GROUP ON YOUR OWN.

HOW PLACEMENT WORKS

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MEET WITH A COACH

Your swimmer completes an in-water assessment so we can observe current strokes, skills, comfort, and readiness.

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RECEIVE A RECOMMENDATION

We recommend the appropriate group and explain its schedule, expectations, requirements, and next steps.

Swim training equipment and kickboards poolside for Danvers Dolfins swimmers in Danvers, MA

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Interested in joining the Danvers Y Dolfins? Request a swim assessment to help our coaching team understand your swimmer’s current abilities and recommend an appropriate training group.

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