TRAINING GROUPS:

PFLEDGLING GROUP: Practices Monday–Thursday 4:45pm–5:20pm; 35 minutes. This group is for novice swimmers ages ranging from 5–8, who have taken swim lessons and can swim a length of the pool unassisted, both freestyle and backstroke kick. Focus is on stroke development and fun. Cost is $135 per month. *Practice times are offerings and it is not mandatory for swimmers to attend all 4 per week. Children MUST at least be heading into Kindergarten to join up.

PFLAMINGO SILVER GROUP: Practices Monday–Thursday 5:20pm–6:00pm; 40 minutes. This group is for intermediate swimmers 11 years old and younger, who can already swim freestyle and backstroke and can dolphin kick, and have some breaststroke kick. Focus is on stroke development and fun. Silver Group swimmer goals include development of all four strokes, a legal 100 Individual Medley, flipturns, racing dives, along with an understanding of team practice protocols and workout intervals. Cost is $145 per month. *Practice times are offerings and it is not mandatory for swimmers to attend all 4 per week.

PFLAMINGO SILVER "PLUS" GROUP: Practices Monday–Thursday 6:00pm–6:45pm; 45 minutes, plus Saturday morning practice at Gilleland (new this season) 8-9 am. This advanced Silver Group are 11 & Under Swimmers that are already racing at a relatively high level, with shown commitment to the sport and demonstrated in the following skills: proficiency in all 4 strokes and related turns (a legal 100 I.M.); proficient racing starts; consistent underwater dolphin kicks off the wall; a dedicated work ethic and good listening skills; along with the ability to make changes based on coaching feedback. *In the winter months (Jan/Feb), Plus and Gold practices typically shift to an earlier start time to account for daylight savings and colder temperatures. Cost is $160 per month. *Practice times are offerings and it is not mandatory for swimmers to attend all 5 per week.

PFLAMINGO GOLD GROUP: Practices Monday–Thursday, 6:30pm–7:45pm; 75 minutes. Dryland training Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30pm–6:45pm, followed by a 60-minute swim; Monday and Wednesday swim the full 75 minutes. Saturday mornings, Gold trains alongside our Senior group and Lonestar Aquatics, with access to additional training equipment 8-10 am. Ages ranging from 10–14. This group is for older and more advanced swimmers. Focus is on improving higher level stroke technique, developing good training habits, and having fun. This group is for swimmers already competing and interested in pursuing the South Texas LSC and Texas State Championship season. *In the winter months (Jan/Feb), Plus and Gold practices typically shift to an earlier start time to account for daylight savings and colder temperatures. Cost is $190 per month. *Practice times are offerings and it is not mandatory for swimmers to attend all 5 per week.

PFLAMINGO SENIOR GROUP: Practices Monday–Thursday, 6:30pm–7:45pm (same schedule as Gold); Saturdays alongside Gold and Lonestar Aquatics. Ages 12+. This group is for older swimmers who want a team environment and consistent practice, but may need more stroke development before competing, or who can't swim for a high school team because they're homeschooled or chartered. Focus is on building stroke technique, consistency, and confidence in the water, at a more developmental pace than our Gold group. Dedicated to getting a good workout and being part of the team. Cost is $190 per month. *Practice times are offerings and it is not mandatory for swimmers to attend all 5 per week.