Our First 3 Levels of TTST Meet 2 x Weekly Monday - Thursday

Mini Marlins

Introduction to Swim Team

A non-competitive, seasonal swim team experience for novice swimmers who want to explore what it’s like to be part of a swim team—without the commitment of swim meets, volunteer hours, or annual team fees.


Target Age: 10 & Under first time ever trying a swim team.


✅ A USA Swimming Seasonal or Flex Membership is required.


💲 Cost: $300 per swimmer, per 6-week session

Session Dates:


  • 🐬 Season 1: October 13th – November 20th, 2025
  • 🐬 Season 2: April 6th - May 28th, 2026


Mini Marlins is the perfect first step to discover the fun, skills, and team spirit of swimming with TTST!


LTC - LEVEL 1

Introduction to Competitive Swimming

Building the core skills and confidence needed for early competition, in a fun and supportive environment.


Target Age: 10 & Under strong recreational swimmer might be their first time ever trying a swim team.


Monthly Dues: 💲**$170**

  •  LTC Level 1 – Intro to Competitive
  • 2× weekly, ~40 min
  • $170 per month



✅ A USA Swimming Seasonal or Flex Membership is required.


Key Skills Developed:

  1. ✅ Safe entry & circle swimming
  2. 🌀 Streamline positions (5+)
  3. 💨 Mastering 6 kicking positions
  4. 🤲 Basic sculling
  5. 🔄 Legal turns for all strokes + I.M. transitions
  6. 🏊‍♂️ Technique drills for all strokes
  7. ⬇️ Dives from deck/blocks & backstroke starts



LTC - LEVEL 2

Competitive Skill Development

Swimmers in this group are actively developing their racing skills and preparing for the next level. Meets are part of the season experience.


Target Age: 11 & over, plus advanced 10 & Under


Monthly Dues: 💲**$190*

  •  LTC Level 2 – Skill Development
  •  2× weekly, ~50 min
  •  $190 per month


✅ A USA Swimming Seasonal or Flex Membership is required.


Key Skills Developed:

  1. 🤲 Basic sculling
  2. 🔄 Legal turns for all strokes + I.M. transitions
  3. 🏊‍♂️ Technique drills for all strokes
  4. ⬇️ Dives from deck/blocks & backstroke starts

Same as LTC Level 1, with deeper levels of training and intensity. Practices are about 10 minutes longer than level 1.

Our Last 3 Levels of TTST Meet 5 x Weekly Monday - Friday


LTC - LEVEL 3

Pre-Senior Competitive Training

Entry Criteria:

  • ✅ Swims all 4 strokes legally
  • ✅ Attends 3+ practices/week
  • ✅ Participates in at least 3 meets/year


Typical Age Range: 11–14


Monthly Dues: 💲**$260*

  • LTC Level 3 – Pre-Senior Training
  • 5× weekly, ~1 hr. 15 min
  • $260 per month


✅ A USA Swimming Seasonal or Flex Membership is required.




Senior Team

Regional Competitive Focus

For athletes aiming to compete at the highest regional levels.


Requirements:

  • ✅ 4+ meets per year
  • ✅ 5 practices/week expected
  • ✅ Strong communication of goals, schedule, and attendance


Targeted Time Standards:

  1. 🕒 Sierra Nevada JR+ (local senior-level meets)
  2. 🕒 Sierra Nevada SR+ (e.g., Summer Sanders Invitational)
  3. 🕒 Western Zones (regional elite meets)


Focus Areas:

  • Long-term development
  • Competitive readiness
  • Advanced training cycles and discipline


Typical Age Range: 13 - 18


Monthly Dues: 💲**$325*

  • LTC Level 3 – Pre-Senior Training
  • 5× weekly, ~1:50 min
  • $325 per month



National Team

ELITE LEVEL COMPETITIVE FOCUS

Our top-level group for swimmers competing or striving to compete at the national level.


Requirements:

  • ✅ 5+ meets per year
  • ✅ 5 practices/week required
  • ✅ Full communication of goals and scheduling


Progressive Meet Goals:

  1. 🔹 CA/NV Sectionals
  2. 🔹 Futures Championships
  3. 🔹 Winter Junior Nationals
  4. 🔹 Summer Junior Nationals
  5. 🔹 USA Swimming Summer Nationals
  6. 🔹 U.S. Olympic Trials


Expectations:

  • High performance and accountability
  • Leadership in and out of the water
  • Self-motivation and goal ownership


Typical Age Range: 15 - 18


Monthly Dues: 💲**$325*

  • LTC Level 3 – Pre-Senior Training
  • 5× weekly, ~1:50 min
  • $325 per month



Final Notes:


Both Senior and National Team athletes are expected to model professionalism, leadership, and team spirit. Their commitment sets the tone for the entire TTST program.


⦿ Club Communication Options and Best Response Hours

*cyrus@truckeeswim.org. Best times for email replies are Monday to Friday from 8am to 12:00 noon.

⦿ Team wide remind app messages:  Remind App for Swim Team Members Announcements: class code b43ac83. Download app and add class code to sign up.   

⦿ Web site – www.truckeeswim.com

⦿ E-mail: Head Coach Cyrus cyrus@truckeeswim.org

  • Set up a meeting to discuss individual progression report on your swimmer. The best meeting times for Cyrus are from 5pm to 6pm on most weekdays when the team is at the pool. 
  • Go on leave of absence 
  • Ask questions about billing 

⦿ Board of Directors - ttstbod@truckeeswim.org

⦿ All coaches - coaches@truckeeswim.org

⦿ TTST News and Emails to your email from - www.truckeeswim.com

⦿ Annual Meeting: TTST BBQ September 26th, 2024 @ Truckee Pool from 6pm