North Texas Nadadores
Team Structure
NTN offers eight levels of professional technique instruction and training. The placement of each swimmer within the team structure will be the responsibility of the head coach. Each new swimmer will be placed in the practice group best suited for him or her so that he or she may enjoy some degree of success in a relatively short time.
- Bronze. The Bronze group is for Novice swimmers (B/C level) between 6 to 10 years of age. To be in this group, swimmers should be able to swim all four strokes legally with the appropriate turns.
- Silver. The Silver group is for the Novice swimmer (B/C level) between 7 to 13 years of age. To be in this group, swimmers should be able to swim all four strokes legally with the appropriate turns.
- Gold. The Gold group is for the first level of Age Group swimming (BB, A, A+ swimmers). It is for swimmers between 9 to 14 years of age. To be in this group, swimmers can follow practice etiquette and do training sets.
- Platinum. The Platinum group is for the second level of Age Group swimming (BB, A, A+ swimmers). It is for swimmers between 10 to 14 years of age. To be in this group, swimmers can follow practice etiquette and do training sets.
- Senior 1 Prep. The Senior 1 Prep group is for the swimmer transitioning from Age Group swimming to Senior swimming. It is for swimmers between 13 to 15 years of age. To be in this group, swimmers must make a commitment to Senior level swimming. Commitment includes attendance and meets participation.
- Senior II. The Senior 2 Group is for the High School swimmer looking for something to complement the High School training program. It is for swimmers between 14 to 18 years of age. To be in this group, swimmers must have competitive swimming background and meet at least 3 of the qualifying time standards with legal strokes and turns.
- Senior I. The Senior 1 Group is for the most advanced swimmer. The goal of the Senior 1 swimmer is to excel to the highest levels of USA Swimming and High School swimming. It is for swimmers 14 years of age and older. To be in this group, swimmers must attend 80% or better of the practices offered and meet at least 3 of the qualifying time standards with legal strokes and turns.
School Year Practice Times
| Group | Time | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green 1 Group (6 & under) | 4:00 to 4:45 pm | Swim | M-W-F |
| Green 2 Group (1st-4th Grade) | 4:00 to 4:45 pm | Swim | T-TH-F |
| Green 3 Group (5th Grade & over) | 6:45 to 7:30 pm | Swim | M-T-TH |
| Black 1 Group (8 & under) | 4:45 to 5:30 pm | Swim | M-W-F |
| Black 2 Group (9 & over) | 4:45 to 5:30 pm | Swim | T-TH-F |
| Bronze I (8 & under) | 4:15 to 5:15 pm 5:30 to 6:30 pm 10:00 to 11:15 am |
Swim Swim Swim |
M-W F Saturday |
| Bronze II (9 & over) | 4:15 to 5:15 pm 5:30 to 6:30 pm 10:00 to 11:15 am |
Swim Swim Swim |
T-TH F Saturday |
| Silver I (10 & under) | 6:00 to 6:15 pm 6:15 to 7:30 pm 10:00 to 11:15 am |
Dryland Swim Swim |
M-W M-W-F Saturday |
| Silver II (11 & over) | 6:00 to 6:15 pm 6:15 to 7:30 pm 10:00 to 11:15 am |
Dryland Swim Swim |
T-TH T-TH-F Saturday |
| Gold | 5:45 to 6:15 pm 6:15 to 7:45 pm 4:15 to 5:45 pm 10:00 to 11:15 am |
Dryland Swim Swim Swim |
M-T-W-TH M-T-W-TH F Saturday |
| Platinum | 4:15 to 4:45 pm 4:45 to 6:45 pm 8:00 to 10:00 am |
Dryland Swim Swim |
M-T-W-TH M-T-W-TH-F Saturday |
| Senior 1 Prep | 3:45 to 4:15 4:15 to 6:15 8:00 to 10:00 am |
Dryland Swim Swim |
M-T-W-TH M-T-W-TH-F Saturday |
| Senior 2 | 3:45 to 5:15 pm | Swim | M-T-W-TH-F |
| Senior 1 | 3:45 to 4:15 pm 4:15 to 6:15 pm 8:00 to 10:00 am 6:00 to 7:30 am |
Dryland Swim Swim |
Swim
M-T-W-TH M-T-W-TH-F Saturday M-W-F |
Financial Obligations
The annual USA registration fee is $54.
Dues Structure
Dues apply quarterly unless otherwise noted. The quarters are divided as follows:
- Quarter 1: Aug/Sep/Oct
- Quarter 2: Nov/Dec/Jan
- Quarter 3: Feb/Mar/Apr
- Quarter 4: May/Jun/Jul
| Group | Qtr 1 | Qtr 2 and 3 | Qtr 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior I | $220 | $260 | $290 |
| Senior 1 Prep | $190 | $230 | $230 |
| Senior II | $190 | $230 | $230 |
| Platinum | $220 | $260 | $260 |
| Gold | $190 | $230 | $230 |
| Silver | $170 | $200 | $65/mo |
| Bronze I & II | $140 | $170 | $55/mo |
Additional Discounts and Surcharges
- There is a 10% surcharge for non-residents.
- CISD full-time employees receive a 10% discount.
- An 8% discount applies for those who pay for a full year in advance.
- For families with multiple swimmers, a $30 quarterly/$10 monthly discount is granted for each additional swimmer.
- The quarterly family cap is $700.
How to Join
A swimmer can join the team anytime during the year, provided there is space available. NTN conducts new swimmer assessments on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. to determine the proper placement of new swimmers within the team structure. Bring a swimsuit, goggles, and a towel. Once placement has been established, a NTN registration packet will be distributed, and your swimmer may start attending practice upon completion and submission of registration packet.
Parent Club
The NTN Parent Club is a non-profit all volunteer organization of parents who work to continuously improve our swimming program. For more information about the Parent Club, please visit the North Texas Nadadores website at www.ntnadadores.com.