Iron Horse Junior Program
General Information: Iron Horse Junior Program is an 16-week bridge program. Our goal is to build stroke technique, endurance, and swim terminology so they are better prepared for the training team. That allows the athlete to build endurance and continue polishing their strokes.These classes will be 3x per week and 45 minutes per session and will be coached by our highly experienced coaching staff. Acceptance to the junior program does not guarantee a spot on our training team.
Cost: $550 for all enrolled Junior program swimmers.
This will include: Our tuition, administrative fees, a hammerhead swim cap (it is mandatory for each athlete to wear at all practices), and an Iron Horse T-shirt.
Groups:
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Junior 1 (10&U)- Swimmers at the minimum should be able to swim freestyle and backstroke 25 yards unassisted, with working knowledge of butterfly, breaststroke, flip turns and dives. Speed, technique and general swim terminology are also requirements for selection to this program. We will be selecting the top 25 most ready from tryouts.
Goals & Expectations:
- -Stroke technique in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Introduction to butterfly
- -Building endurance to swim 100 yards at a time
- -Must be able to repeat keywords and execute drills described by the coach
- -Attentive listening skills
- -Positive attitude and willing to learn
- -Expected to maintain a minimum 70% practice attendance and attend at least 1 meet a month
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Max 30 swimmers will be selected for the Junior Program.
Practice time: Mon, Wed, Fri: 5:30-6:15pm
Session Dates: 8/27-12/17
8/27 - 1st Day
No Practice 9/1 - Labor Day
No practice Monday October 13 School Holiday
No practice Friday November 14 Due to High School Meet
No Practice week of 11/24-11/28; No Practice 12/5 & 12/12 Due to High School Meet
12/17 - Last Day
Meet Dates: @ Eubanks Natatorium
These swim meets will serve as a good benchmark to gain swim meet experience. We will swim in conjuction with our Engine, and Iron groups during these competitions.
Meet #1 - 10/11 - Date change to Friday 10th!! - CANCELED!!!
Meet #2 - 10/25
Meet #3 - 11/8-11/9
**There is potential for practice changes based on Club and HS swim meets. We will be sure to notify you if a change to the schedule is required. As a team this is our busiest time of the year with swim meets almost every weekend.
Our goal is to prepare the athlete(s) for our competitive swim team by teaching new skills, refining stroke techniques and improving physical fitness in a positive team like environment. Placement in this group does not guarantee a place on Iron Horse Training Team.
***New for 2025-2026 - We will have more mini-meets this Fall......instead of being on Fridays, they will now be Saturdays @ Eubanks Natatorium. We will compete against other club teams who have created similar programs. The cost for meets is a flat $25 fee for events.
Additionally, you will be required to register with AAU. Please see attached link. Those fees will be separate from the $550 registration fee.
Why register with AAU?
Check out this article below on what Swim Atlanta is doing. It highlights many of the benefits for both parents and swimmers.
https://swimswam.com/shout-from-the-stands-swimatlanta-is-growing-the-sport-of-swimming-with-aau/
Friday Night Lights Swim Meets:
Saturday Morning Meets!!!!!
Swim meets will be held at Eubanks Natatorium. UPDATED
FAQ:
What to bring to class?
Bring a suit, towel, goggles, hammerhead cap (without this cap they will not be able to practice) and water.
Where will it be taught? location for FALL 2025
Practices will be held at the Eubanks Natatorium 7411 1st Street, Frisco, Texas 75033.
If we miss class/es, are we able to schedule a make-up class or prorate the amount?
No, there will be no make ups or prorated amount for missed sessions. This is an 16 week program with the expectations that all sessions are attended.
Athlete’s over 11 able to participate?
Unfortunately, this program is only for 10&U athletes.
