Welcome to STAR Aquatics

Redefining Swimming in the Triad

We are glad that you are considering STAR Aquatics as the program for your swimmer(s) this season. At STAR, we strive to help individuals reach their potential in life through the sport of swimming while providing options for swimmers of all abilities and commitment levels. We would be glad to meet or talk with you to determine the right group for you and answer any questions that you may have. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Jay Dodson at (336) 337-0169.

Our Mission

Star Aquatics exists solely for the benefit of the swimmer. Our goal is to help individuals reach their full potential in life through swimming, sportsmanship, and team involvement in a safe and supportive environment. We strive to develop the person within the athlete.

 

STAR Athlete Progression Descriptions

 

  • Rising STARS (No USA Swimming Registration)

4-7 years old

Attends 1-2 Practices per week

Is self sufficient in the water and has some swimming ability

Is comfortable working in a group setting and able to follow basic instructions

 

  • Super Novas (USA Swimming Registration Optional)

5-10 years old

Commits to 1-3 Practices per week

          May choose to swim STAR hosted or suitable local swim meets

Can swim 25 yards of back and free

 

  • Solar Flares (USA Swimming Registration Recommended)

7-10 years old

Commits to 2-4 Practices per week

Competes in STAR hosted and local swim meets and season end championship meet

Can swim a legal 50 of all 4 strokes

 

  • SwimFit (USA Swimming Registration Optional)

11  Years & Older

Commits to 2-4 Practices per week

May compete in STAR hosted and local swim meets

Can swim Freestyle and Backstroke and has a basic understanding of

Breaststroke and Butterfly

Focuses on Stroke Improvement and Conditioning

 

  • Junior 1 (USA Swimming Registration Recommended)

11-13 years old

Commits to 2-4 Practices per week & may sign up for Parisi Strength Training

Competes in STAR hosted meets and end of season championship meet

Knowledge of all strokes but still may need development in some areas.

 

  • Junior 2 (USA Swimming Registration Required)

11-13 years old

Commits to 4-6 Practices per week & attends Parisi Strength Training

Competes in STAR hosted and travel meets and season end championship meet

          Can swim a legal 200 IM and is proficient in all 4 strokes

 

  • Senior 1 (USA Swimming Registration Recommended)

          13-19 years old    

Commits to 2-4 practices per week & may sign up for Parisi Strength Training

Option to compete in local meets and season end championship meet  

Can swim a legal 200IM and is proficient in all 4 strokes 

 

  • Senior 2 (USA Swimming Registration Required)

13-19 years old

Commits to 6+ practices per week & attends Parisi Strength Training

Competes in meets as scheduled by coach and season end championship meet

Can swim a legal 400 IM, is proficient in all 4 strokes and can complete interval based training sets