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:
- ✅ Safe entry & circle swimming
- 🌀 Streamline positions (5+)
- 💨 Mastering 6 kicking positions
- 🤲 Basic sculling
- 🔄 Legal turns for all strokes + I.M. transitions
- 🏊♂️ Technique drills for all strokes
- ⬇️ 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:
- 🤲 Basic sculling
- 🔄 Legal turns for all strokes + I.M. transitions
- 🏊♂️ Technique drills for all strokes
- ⬇️ 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:
- 🕒 Sierra Nevada JR+ (local senior-level meets)
- 🕒 Sierra Nevada SR+ (e.g., Summer Sanders Invitational)
- 🕒 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:
- 🔹 CA/NV Sectionals
- 🔹 Futures Championships
- 🔹 Winter Junior Nationals
- 🔹 Summer Junior Nationals
- 🔹 USA Swimming Summer Nationals
- 🔹 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
- Look for “Between Two Kick Boards” You Tube Information Channel for Truckee Tahoe Swim Team!
⦿ 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