Register for Cincinnati Marlins (Cincinnati Marlins 2025 LC Registration - Keating)
National
The National Team is the elite group in the Senior program. This group is by coach's invitation only. The national group will strive for success on a national level. This group will have a highly advanced comprehensive training program and grow the Marlins’ great history of excellence at the highest level. These swimmers must have clearly defined goals, time management skills, a willingness and desire to work hard to achieve their goals as a positive, supportive teammate. Positive leaders and swimmers committed to practice everyday with a desire to continue to swim at the collegiate level will comprise the National Team. There will be 6 practices per week for 120 minutes plus 3 mornings and dryland time. -Must maintain 85% practice attendance including dryland -Expected to attend the highest level national meet offered.
National Prep
Dedicated High School swimmers (15 & over). The National Prep swimmers will continue a higher level of training and dryland work. This group will develop advanced racing skills in order to prepare for swimming in the National group and beyond. These swimmers will have clearly defined goals and time management skills. They will have a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals as a positive, supportive teammate. There will be 6-8 practices per week for 120 minutes, plus dryland practices of 45-60 minutes. Coach Invite only Advanced knowledge of all four competitive strokes with a strong desire to train and race in all strokes and events. Thrives on healthy competition and the opportunity to challenge themselves and continuously improve. Two practices a week will be with the National Group. Athletes have shown advanced skill and effort in dryland training. Small Group Setting (~15 athletes)
Senior
Dedicated High School swimmers (14&over) and advanced 14 year old junior high swimmers. The Senior group swimmers will continue a higher level of training and dryland work required to move into National. This group will continue to focus on proper mechanics in all levels of swimming. These swimmers will have clearly defined goals and time management skills. They will have a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals as a positive, supportive teammate. There will be 6 practices per week for 120 minutes plus 2 morning practice and dryland time. Advanced 14-18 year olds: Striving to be Sectional and ISCA Qualifiers.
Blue
Swimmers ages 13-14 years old, in Junior High. Blue group will continue to focus on advanced stroke techniques, racing strategies, as well as endurance work in preparation for Senior level swimming. These swimmers will also work on goal setting, time management skills, and a strong commitment to the team success are essential qualities for these swimmers. There will be 6 practices per week for 105 minutes and additional dryland time. Striving to be Sectional Qualifiers.
Gold
Ages 11 - 12. Gold will continue to focus on advanced stroke techniques, racing strategies, as well as endurance work in preparation for Senior level swimming. These swimmers will work on goal setting, time management skills, and a strong commitment to the team. There will be 5 practices per week for 90 minutes plus dryland time. ● Advanced 11-12 year olds (JO qualifiers striving to score at JOs and qualify for Zones.) ● Competitive 11-12 year olds (Striving to qualify for JOs with a goal of attending 80% of practices per month)
Silver
For ages 9-10 years old. Silver group will focus on the mechanics of all four strokes, starts, turns, streamline and underwater kicking. These swimmers will understand that they are part of a team. They will also learn the importance of respect for their teammates and listening to the coaches instruction. These swimmers will be introduced to more advanced racing strategies and goal setting. More conditioning and endurance work will be emphasized on a consistent basis. There will be 5 practices offered for 85 minutes each plus dryland time. It is recommended that swimmer’s come to at least 3 practices per week for optimal results and skill retention. ● 9-10 year olds (Striving to compete at JOs and goal of improving all 4 strokes, endurance, and racing strategies.) ● Advanced 9-10 year olds (JO qualifiers striving to score at JOs and/or qualify for Zones.)
Bronze
For swimmers ages 8 & under.. Bronze Group will focus on the mechanics of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, streamline, and underwater kicking. These swimmers will understand that they are a part of a team. They will also learn the importance of respect for their teammates and listening to the coaches instruction. An emphasis will be placed toward the goal of a legal 100 IM. There will be 4 practices per week available for 60 minutes each plus dryland time. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate the ability to swim one length of the pool unassisted. Introduction to competitive swimming focusing on learning the strokes and having fun!