2026 - 2027 Membership Information

Ford Aquatics Training Groups
The Ford Aquatics team is comprised of several different Training Groups. Each group listed below has unique objectives and training programs based on ability. Here, you can read about each level and establish goals to prepare yourself for the next level of training.

 

Raptor (Ages 5 - 8)

Raptor is a group for those looking to enter the world of competitive swimming. In order to enter the group, swimmers need to be able to complete one lap of both freestyle and backstroke, we will teach them the rest. Raptor is all about making swimming fun while establishing a few small habits that will serve them for the rest of their time in the sport. Raptor swimmers will focus on learning to swim all four strokes legally and consistently. This group will also focus heavily on fostering the idea of being on a team and loving the water.

 

Cost - $135/month

Required Equipment:

  • Cap, Goggles, Training Suit & Waterbottle
  • Short fins - 1-3” and
  • kick board

Maverick (Ages 8 - 11)

Maverick is a group for swimmers looking to start their age group swimming careers. We will focus heavily on technique and kicking. Maverick will focus on learning how to train and teaching swimmers how to move their bodies through the water. In order to enter this group, swimmers must have legal technique in all four strokes as well as the ability to follow a workout and use a pace clock.  By the time swimmers leave this group they should have a strong handle on how to both pace and push themselves throughout a workout as well as the ability to explain basics of stroke technique to another swimmer. 

 

Cost - $155/month

 

Required Equipment

  • Cap, Goggles, Training Suit & Waterbottle
  • Short fins - 1-3”
  • Snorkel
  • youth pull buoy
  • kick board 

Explorer (Ages 11-14)

 

Explorer is a group for swimmers looking to continue learning proper technique and build general fitness. This group is for those without the required cuts or practice attendance for Mustang and will focus heavily on teaching proper technique and continuing to push those eager to achieve state times while accommodating the wider range of athletes and making sure everyone is getting the most out of their sessions.

 

Cost - $155/month

 

Required Equipment

  • Cap, Goggles, Training Suit & Waterbottle
  • Short fins - 1-3”
  • Snorkel,
  • pull buoy
  • kick board
  • paddles. 
  • 2 tennis balls
  • Catch-up stick

​Mustang (Ages 11 - 14)

Mustang is a group for those dedicated swimmers ready to take the next step forward in their training. Swimmers in this group must have at least 1 state qualifying standard within the last 12 months or commit to at least 5 workouts per week. Swimmers should also plan on competing in both the short and long course USA swimming seasons. Mustang will continue to focus heavily on technique, the main difference from Maverick will be the addition of volume and increased intensity. Swimmers leaving this group should have a strong handle on who they are as an athlete, as well as the general training intensity zones. By the time swimmers progress from this group, they should have a strong handle on all aspects of swimming technique and should be able to teach another swimmer any of the drills we regularly use.

 

Cost - $175/month

 

Required Equipment

Edge - (High School and above)

 

Edge is a group for high school aged swimmers looking to continue focused and organized training, but haven't yet achieved A time standards. This group will aim to maximize the slightly shorter sessions and swimmers should plan on competing in the short course USA swim season. This group will continue to take the time to slow down and reteach the fundamentals of technique whenever it is necessary. 

 

Cost - $210/ month or $2,268 annually. 

 

Required Equipment

  • Cap, Goggles, Training Suit & Waterbottle
  • Short fins - 1-3”
  • Snorkel,
  • pull buoy
  • kick board
  • tempo trainer
  • paddles. 
  • 2 tennis balls
  • Catch-up stick
  • Parachute

Bronco - High School and Above - Senior State Cuts and 75% attendance

Bronco is a group for those high school aged swimmers with at least 1 state qualifying standard within the last 12 months. Swimmers in this group should be year round swimmers and should make practice and meets a priority whenever possible. Swimmers in this group should be aiming to swim in college. Bronco will focus on taking swimmers to the top level of our sport and ready to compete and improve for 4 years in college. Bronco is a group for those committed to completing doubles on a regular basis and making swimming a way of life. By the time swimmers leave this group they should have a deep understanding of long term goal setting, the importance of process goals and a sharp understanding of who they are as an athlete. 

 

Cost - $235 per month or $2,538 annually. 

 

Required Equipment

  • Cap, Goggles, Training Suit & Waterbottle
  • Short fins - 1-3”
  • Snorkel,
  • pull buoy
  • kick board
  • tempo trainer
  • paddles
  • 2 tennis balls
  • Catch-up stick
  • Parachute

 

GT - High School and above - Sectional Cuts and 90% attendance

 

GT is a group for those swimmers who have achieved Sectional cuts within the last 12 months and are committed to maintaining at least a 90% practice attendance. Swimmers in this group should be aiming to swim at either Division 1 or top 20 division 3 programs. This group will require a significant commitment and will receive an equal commitment back. Swimmers in this group should plan their lives around making the full slate of weekly workouts. The GT group will utilize Polar HR monitors to track training load and effort within sets. Season planning will be focused around peaking at both Winter and Summer Sectionals. By the time swimmers leave this group they should have a deep understanding of long term goal setting, the importance of process goals and a sharp understanding of who they are as an athlete. GT will split into stroke specific groups during at least half of the workouts. Swimmers in this group have the opportunity to sign up for one 30 minute lesson per week at no additional cost. 

 

Cost - $255 per month or $2,754 annually 

 

Required Equipment - 

 

 

Masters Group

Our Masters group is for anyone 18 and older who enjoys the sport of swimming, whether it be competitively or for fitness. We welcome all abilities and create a flexible and positive environment to allow our swimmers to stay in shape and improve upon their skills.  Must become a member of US Masters Swimming to be a part of this group. 

Expectations

We expect all of our members to be respectful of their teammates, coaches, and the facility and bring a positive attitude to each workout they attend.  No attendance requirements.  Competitions are encouraged but not mandatory.

Practice Schedule

Monday-Fridays

  • 5:30-6:30 AM
  • 12:00-1:00 PM

Saturday

  • 5:45-6:45

Cost

  • Monthly- $88
  • Annual- $950
  • Drop in - $15/day

 

Location

Hillenbrand Aquatics Center 

E Enke Dr, Tucson, AZ 85719