Practice Groups

Nine groups, from first strokes to high-performance training

Each practice group is designed to prepare swimmers for the longest Freestyle event and Individual Medley event they will face in competition.

Training combines stroke work, aerobic development, and race preparation. The Breakers participate in YMCA dual meets and USA Swimming invitational meets. Summer swimming is emphasized as an important part of year-round development.

Slate

Ages 5–7

Foundations of Competitive Swimming. A fun, welcoming introduction. Swimmers build water confidence and foundational stroke skills in a small-group setting.

Coach Natalya, Coach Emma, Coach Tom

Sky

Ages 7–8 (new 9s)

Foundations and Building Skills & Technique. Beyond basics — stroke technique, starts, turns, training structure through drills.

Coach Natalya, Coach Emma, Coach Tom

Navy

Ages 9–13

Intro to Competitive Swimming — a bridge from lessons. Semi-competitive group featuring dual meets and structured practices.

Coach Emma, Coach Tom

Ocean

Ages 9–10 (some new 11s)

Developmental Training & Technique. Strengthening form and developing training habits for year-round competitive swimming.

Coach Dean, Coach Beth

Cobalt

Ages 9–10 (some 11s)

Elevated Development and Competition Readiness. Advanced technique, aerobic development, and race strategy.

Coach Christian

Midnight

Ages 10–11 (some 12s)

Progressive Training & Competition for Age Group Athletes. Refining technique and increasing training intensity.

Coach Tom, Coach Christian, Coach Dean

Senior Prep

Ages 12–18

Pathway to Elite & Multi-Sport Training. Skill refinement, conditioning, and long-term growth.

Coach Meaghan, Coach Tom, Coach Christian

HS Dev

Ages 14–18

Fitness & Flexibility. Stay in shape and maintain skills with breaks for school swim seasons.

Coach Jim

Senior Elite

Ages 13–18+

High-Performance Training. State and national competition — advanced technique, race preparation, year-round excellence.

Coach Meaghan Donnelly