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DACA Team Structure at Saratoga High School 2008-2009

National Development Team	Coach Carol Crouthamel	Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30pm Sat TBA	Saratoga High School
This group is designed to prepare athletes for DACA’s National Group. Selection to this group is by invitation only and is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, talent, work ethic, a desire to train and compete at the National level, and a commitment to personal and Team excellence. Swimmers who meet the prerequisites and choose to enter this group will be presented with a challenging training program geared towards future National level success.

Senior High School ages	Coach Jerry Koch	Mon-Fri 3:30-5:30pm Sat TBA	Saratoga High School
The Senior Team is designed to prepare athletes for competition in Junior Olympics, Far Westerns, Sectional, CCS and other selected meets. Selection to this group is by invitation only and is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, talent, work ethic, a desire to train and compete at this level, and a commitment to personal and Team excellence. Swimmers who meet the prerequisites and choose to enter this group will be presented with a challenging training program geared towards future success; some swimmers may be selected for advancement to the National Team. All high school Juniors and Seniors will be encouraged to continue swimming in college.

Advanced Age Group Competitive Swimming

Members of these groups are REQUIRED to compete in swim meets throughout the year. These will include the Zone 1 North Championships, Zone A+ meet and, if qualified, the Pacific Swimming Championships and Far Westerns.

Gold Ages 10-14	Coach Bill Thompson	Mon-Thurs 4:30-6:15pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	Saratoga High School
Skilled and experienced age group swimmers. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare this group for local, regional, and national competition. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “Q” through National Time standards. Group’s emphasis is on setting and achievement of each athlete’s goals within the DACA team setting.

Blue Girls Ages 11-14	Coach Christian Bonner	Mon-Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	Saratoga High School

Blue Boys Ages 11-14	Coach Bill Thompson	Mon-Thurs 6:15-7:45pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	Saratoga High School
Skilled and experienced age group swimmers. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare athletes for local, regional, and national competition. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “AA” through National time standards. Group emphasis is on setting and achievement of each athlete’s goals within the DACA team setting.

Varsity 1 High School ages	Coach Eric Koch	Mon-Fri 4:00-5:00pm	Saratoga High School
Varsity 2 High School ages	Coach Christian Bonner	Mon-Thurs 6:30-8:00pm Fri TBA	Saratoga High School
High school swimmers age 14-18. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare this group for local and regional competition. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “A” through ”Q” time standards.

White Ages 10 & under	Coach Mike Allegretti	Mon-Thurs 4:30-5:45pm	Saratoga High School
Advanced age group swimmers with over one year of competitive experience. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “A” through “Q” time standards. Group emphasis continues to be stroke technique with the introduction of training fundamentals for improving meet performance.

Yellow Ages 10 & under	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 4:30-5:30pm	Saratoga High School

Orange 1 Ages 11-14	Coach Eric Koch	Mon-Thurs 5:45-6:45pm	Saratoga High School
Orange 2 Ages 11-14	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 7:00-8:00pm	Saratoga High School
Advanced age group swimmers with over one year of competitive experience. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “A” time standards. Group emphasis continues to be stroke technique with the introduction of training fundamentals for improving meet performance.

Intermediate Age Group Competitive Swimming

Members of these groups are encouraged to compete in meets throughout the year which include the Zone 1 North Championships and additional meets held locally.

Green 1 Ages 10 & under	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 5:30-6:15pm	Saratoga High School
Green 2 Ages 10 & under	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 6:30-7:15pm	Saratoga High School

Red 1 Ages 11-14	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 6:15-7:00pm	Saratoga High School
Red 2 Ages 11-14	Coach Eric Koch	Mon-Thurs 6:45-7:30pm	Saratoga High School
Red 3 Ages 11-14	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 7:15-8:00pm	Saratoga High School
Age group swimmers who have mastered the basics of the four competitive strokes and desire to begin competing at local meets. These groups are composed primarily of novice competitors grouped by age and ability. Emphasis is on developing the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes by means of drills and games. Swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two of the four practice sessions per week.