James E. Taylor High School, 20700 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, Texas 77450, United States
Power For Life Competitive Team
Thunder
Thunder is a competition base group for swimmers 13 and up, it consists of 3 levels: Thunder I, Thunder II & Thunder III.
Thunder I - Elite Group
Thunder I is a competition based group for swimmers ages 15 and up who have achieved outstanding performance and dedication to USA Swimming.
Qualifications include:
- Aim to qualify for National level meets
- Sectionals Qualifier & Achieve qualifying T-30 results
- Demonstrated dedication to USA swimming
- Must attend USA meets throughout the year & maintain seasonal IMX score
- 5 practices per week
- May not participate in summer league as an athlete
Thunder II
Thunder II is a competition based group for swimmers ages 14 and up.
Qualifications includ
- Placed by the Head Coach
- Focus is primarily high school swimming
- Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year)
- IMX score encouraged
- 5 practices per week
Thunder III
Thunder III is a competition based group for swimmers ages 13 and 14.
Qualifications include:
- Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year
- IMR score encouraged
- Focus on technique with introduction on training methodologies
- 5 practices per week
Lightning
Lightning is a competition base group for swimmers between the ages of 9 and 12. It consists of two levels.
Lightning I
- Ages 11-12 with IMX score
- Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year
- Focus on technique in an atmosphere that promotes learning and fun
- 5 practices per week
Lightning II
- Ages 9 - 10
- Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year
- Focus on technique in an atmosphere that promotes learning and fun
- 4 practices per week
Rain
RAIN is for school aged children up to age 8 ready for a competitive environment. Swimmers are expected to participate in USA meets. Training is age appropriate and fun, however, swimmers must be disciplined enough to participate in structured swim training.
- 3 practices per week (M/W/F)
- Must attend 2 USA meets per year (at least 4 per year is preferred)