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SOKA University Aquatics Center

1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA

The NOVAQUATICS have grown to include use of the outstanding facilities at SOKA University of America Aquatics Center in Aliso Viejo. Soka University was the site used by the Novaquatics National team while in preparation for the 2004 Olympic Trials.

Practice Groups

The below tables are the general guidelines and expectations for various groups. Some practice groups may not list all details, and each group may adjust their expectations over time and based on coaches preference. Therefore, please discuss expecations for your swimmer with your coach.

Age Group:

GROUP	AGE	STANDARDS	ATTENDANCE	WORKOUTS	DRYLAND	SWIM
NOVA 1	5 - 8 YEARS OLD	COACH’S APPROVAL	MINIMUM 3 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	N/A	45 MINS
NOVA 2	5 - 8 YEARS OLD	COACH’S APPROVAL	MINIMUM 3 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	N/A	45 MINS
NOVA 3	5 - 8 YEARS OLD	COACH’S APPROVAL	MINIMUM 3 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	20 MINS	60 MINS
NOVA 4	5 - 8 YEARS OLD	COACH’S APPROVAL	MINIMUM 4 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	20 MINS	60 MINS

Bronze Age Group:

GROUP	AGE	STANDARDS	ATTENDANCE	WORKOUTS	DRYLAND	SWIM
BRONZE 1	9 -10 YEARS OLD	COACH’S APPROVAL	MINIMUM 3 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	20 MINS	65 MINS
BRONZE 2	9 -10 YEARS OLD	PRACTICE PERFORMANCE & 3 B TIMES	MINIMUM 3 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	20 MINS	65-70 MINS
BRONZE 3	9 -10 YEARS OLD	3 BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES	MINIMUM 3 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	25 MINS	65-70 MINS
11 -12 BRONZE 1	11 - 12 YEARS OLD	LEGAL IN 4 STROKES
11 - 12 BRONZE 2	11 - 12 YEARS OLD	3 9-10 Y/O BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES
11 - 12 BRONZE 3	11 - 12 YEARS OLD	3 11-12 B TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES

Bronze Senior Group:

GROUP	AGE	STANDARDS	ATTENDANCE	WORKOUTS	DRYLAND	SWIM
BRONZE 1	13+	COACH’S APPROVAL	MINIMUM 3 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	15 MINS	75 MINS
BRONZE 2	13+	2 BB TIMES IN 2 DIFFERENT STROKES	MINIMUM 4 DAYS	5 AFTERNOONS	15 MINS	75 MINS

Silver Age Group:

GROUP	AGE	STANDARDS
9 - 10 SILVER 1	9 - 10 YEARS OLD	4 9-10 Y/O BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES
9 - 10 SILVER 2	9 - 10 YEARS OLD
11 - 12 SILVER 1	11 - 12 YEARS OLD
11 - 12 SILVER 2	11 - 12 YEARS OLD	4 BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES