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SWIM TEAM
Elevation Athletics
Elevation Athletics is a year-round USA Swimming Team offering
competitive swimming opportunities for youth, collegiate and professional swimmers.
TYPES OF PROGRAM
Elevation Athletics offers two (2) types of programs: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-Time Programs:
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Attend all available workouts & training per designated group
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Full-season/year membership required
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Best suited for kids/families wanting the year-round swimming experience
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Pre-team, Levels 1-4, Regional Team, National Team, College Team & Pro Team.
Part-Time Program:
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Swim part time - up to three (3) times a week or one (1) time a week (Weekend).
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Flexible membership - month-to-month (no season/year commitment) or session.
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Best suited for kids/families swimming with EA to prepare for the High School or summer league seasons.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Elks Lodge Boulder
3975 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301
Scott Carpenter Pool Boulder
1505 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303
North Boulder Rec. Center
3170 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80304
Programs - Full Time
Pre-Team
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Our Pre-Team Program will Be Available
Once our New Aquatic Center is Open
Description: Pre-Team is for kids ages 6-12 years old who've completed a learn-to-swim lessons program, but don't have much (if any) experience on a swim team. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters without stopping, touching the bottom of the pool, lane ropes or other swimmers.
Swimmers will swim for :45 minutes in this group and can swim up to three (3) practices per week.
In this group, we focus on technique for all four competitive strokes, starts and turns, we prepare swimmers to be ready for swim meets, and we teach kids how to be a part of a team.
This group is perfect for kids who may be interested in swim team but would like a confidence boost in swimming technique while learning what it means to be a part of a swim team.
Equipment: Fins
Membership: $125/mo. Entire season membership required.
Practice Schedule: TBA - available when our new Aquatic Center Opens - March 2024.
Level 1
(10 & Younger)
Description: Level 1 is for kids ages 10 & Younger.
In this group, we focus on developing the techniques for legal competitive strokes, starts and turns, build water safety skills, prepare swimmers for their first swim meet and how to work with others on a team.
Swimmers will swim for one-hour each practice and can swim up to three (3) practices per week.
This group is perfect for kids have been through pre-team, or have prior swim team experience, and are ready to start swimming a longer workout and attend swim meets. We attend meets approximately once per month in this group. Meet attendance is optional.
Required Equipment: Fins
Membership: $150/mo. Entire season membership required
Practice Schedule: Level 1 has four practices each week to choose from. Attend any 3 practices each week that you'd like.
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Winter 2024 (Jan. - Mar.)
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Mon. & Wed. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
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Tues. & Thurs. at South Boulder Rec. Center - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Level 2
(11-12 yr. olds)
Description: Level 2 is for kids 11 & 12 yrs old.
In this group, we continue to build on the technique learned in Level 1. A focus is given to teaching swimmers how to swim from the legs up, not the arms down. We do this so the swimmer can learn high-performance techniques & skills from an early age, minimize/eliminate shoulder problems and build habits that will serve them for a lifetime of FAST swimming.
We start to build training volume in this group by swimming for 90 minutes. We also start teaching the swimmers our training cycles (aerobic, anaerobic, speed/power) and expose them to the basics of Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Leadership building.
Required Equipment: Fins, Kickboard & Sponge.
Membership: $250/mo. Entire season membership required.
Practice Schedule: Level 2 has workouts 4-days a week:
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Winter 2024 - Jan. - Mar.
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Mon. & Wed. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. (Wed. starts at 5:45 p.m. with dryland)
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Tues. & Thurs. at South Boulder Rec Center - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Level 3
(13 & 14 yr. olds)
Description: Level 3 is for kids 13 & 14 yrs old.
In this group, we build on the technique & skills learned in Level 2 and add more intensity to the training volume. Skills/Technique are still the primary focus, but we also teach a 3-day cycle of training - aerobic, anaerobic & power/speed - into training each week. We prepare swimmers for high school swimming and develop skills to an appropriate level for this age group.
We offer practices 6-days a week for 90-minutes, attend meets approximately once a month year-round and teach swimmers about Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Mobility/Activation, Team Building and Leadership skills.
**Note: if a swimmer is 14 yr. old and a freshman in high school, after discussion with the coaching staff, the swimmer may be able to swim with the 15 & Older group (Level 4)
Required Equipment: Fins, Kickboard, Swim Shoes, Snorkel, Sponge - Mesh Equipment bag
Membership: $300/mo. Entire season membership required
Practice Schedule: Level 3 has workouts 6-days a week:
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Winter 2024 - Jan. - Mar.
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Mon. & Wed.. at the Elks Lodge Boulder - 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. (Wed. starts at 5:45 p.m. with dryland).
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Tues. & Thurs. at the South Boulder Rec Center - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Fri. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
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Sat. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. with dryland after from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Elks.
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Level 4
(15 - 18 yr. old)
Description: Level 4 is for swimmers 15-18 yrs old.
This group is for swimmers 15 - 18 years old who's primary focus is high school swimming or who want a year-round swimming experience. In this group, we provide high-quality technique work on all four strokes, starts & turns, develop race strategy for all swimming events and provide opportunities to learn Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Team Building and Leadership Skills.
We offer practices 6-days a week for 1-hour 45-min., attend meets approximately once a month year-round, and offer weekly coaching office hours to help athletes work on achieving their goals. This group also has access to our Gym workouts with the GAIN coaches.
Required Equipment: Mesh Bag with fins, kickboard, sponge, snorkel, swimming shoes and for Seniors only hand paddles.
Membership: $375/mo. Entire season membership required.
Practice Schedule: Level 4 has workouts 6-days a week:
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Winter 2024 - Jan. - Mar.
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Mon. through Friday from 4:30 - 6:15 p.m. at Elks Lodge Boulder
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Saturday's from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Gym with GAIN - Wed. 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. & Sat. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Elks.
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Regional Team
(11 - 14 yr. old)
Description: Our Regional Team is for kids 11-14 yrs. old who want a more dedicated swimming experience, who are willing to meet specific group standards, and who are interested in traveling to regional swim meets outside the Denver area.
This group is for swimmers 11-14 yr olds who are willing to commit to attending 95% or more of all swimming, dryland and classroom workouts; who have aspirations to eventually swim in college and/or swim at the USA National Championships/Olympic Trials levels; and who are ready to participate in a more intense and competitive workout.
We offer practices 6-days a week in this group with 2 dryland workouts and 1 classroom sessions each week. We attend meets at least once a month and meets are a required part of the program. We also plan to travel to an away (outside the Denver area) at least once per season.
Athletes in this group must adhere to THESE STANDARDS to be considered for and remain in the group.
Benefits: Reaching your goals faster, not charged for coaches travel fees, opportunity to attend travel meets outside of Colorado, special events and more personalized attention from coaches toward your goals.
Required Equipment: Mesh Equipment bag with fins, kickboard, sponge, swimming shoes, and snorkel.
Membership: $375/mo. Entire YEAR membership required.
Practice Schedule: Regional Team has practices 6-days a week:
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Winter 2024 - Jan. - Mar.
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Mon. & Fri. at the Elks Lodge Boulder - 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. (Wed. starts at 5:45 p.m. with dryland).
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Tues. & Thurs. at the South Boulder Rec Center - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Fri. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
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Sat. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. with dryland after from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Elks.
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Classroom - Thurs. 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.
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National Team
(15-18 yr. old)
Description: Our National Team is for swimmers 15 -18 who want a more dedicated swimming experience, who are willing to meet specific group standards, and who are willing to be very coachable.
This group is for swimmers who have very high goals for themselves, who are willing to commit to attending 100% of all swimming, dryland/weights and high-performance classroom workouts; and who are ready to participate in a more intense and competitive swimming experience.
**Note: It doesn't matter what your times are or how fast you are for this group. What matters is that you have BIG GOALS FOR YOU and you're willing to meet the standards for this group.
Athletes in this group must adhere to THESE STANDARDS to remain in the group.
If you are interested in joining this group, you must APPLY, interview & sign a contract before being accepted.
We offer practices 6-days a week, with swimming doubles 2-3 days a week, 2-3 dryland/weight training workouts and 1-2 classroom sessions each week. We attend meets at least once a month and meets are a required part of the program.
Benefits: You get a more personalized coaching experience from our coaches who've developed U.S. National Team, Olympians, NCAA DI Champions, record holders, qualifiers; and dozens of Colorado State Champions. You can reach your goals faster. You can learn to set & reach higher goals. You can set yourself up for Division I swimming. You are not charged for coaches travel fees. You have an opportunity to attend travel meets Nationally & Internationally, special events. It's a more dedicate experience for you and more help from our coaches.
Required Equipment: EA Mesh bag with fins, kickboard, snorkel, paddles, sponge, swimming shoes and daily Triton Wear use.
Membership: $425/mo. Entire YEAR membership required.
**Additional training & travel opportunities may be offered in this group.
Practice Schedule: The National Team has workouts 6-days a week:
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Winter 2024 - Jan. - Mar.
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Swim - Mon. through Friday from 4:30 -6:15 p.m.
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Swim - Saturday's from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Doubles Swim - Mon. & Fri. 5:45 - 7:00 a.m.
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Gym - Wed. 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. & Sat. 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
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Classroom - Thurs. - 6:15 - 6:45 p.m.
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*This group is by application & acceptance only and may have additional standards.
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*Workouts, meetings, meets, events all subject to change.
College Team
(College Students)
Description: Our College Team is for swimmers currently registered & attending a 2 or 4-year college who are home for the summer or attending a local college (within 30-square miles).
This group is for 18-25 yr. olds who wish to attend swimming & gym workouts and be coached by a former Div. I coach, so you can be trained at a high level while you're home. In general, there are no training requirements for this group, other than to be a positive role model to younger swimmers and give it your all at workouts, however, there may be training standards that must be met to join the team in travel meets at the end of the season.
We offer practices 6-days a week, with doubles 2-3 days a week in this group, 3 dryland/weight training workouts and 2 classroom sessions each week.
Meet fees are NOT included in this group, but swimmers are more than welcome to attend local, regional, national & international meets.
There is NO-CHARGE to swim with us while you're home for holidays/vacations during the school year (up to 3 weeks). If more than 3-weeks at home, you'll be charged the fee below.
Membership: $200/mo. Summer season Membership required. No cost during academic breaks from college Sept. - April.
Practice Schedule: The College team can attend all National Team workouts.
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See National Team & Level 4 schedule for workout times/locations.
Pro Team
(Post-Grads)
Description: Our Pro-Team is for post-grad swimmers who've decided to swim professionally.
Training, competitions and membership fees for this group is highly personalized based on the training needs, goals and financial standing of each swimmer.
For more information & to discuss if this training program is the right fit for you, please contact Eric Stefanski - eric@elevationswim.com.
Programs - Part Time
Splash Team
(Ages 9 - 18)
Description: Our Splash Team is for swimmers 6 - 18 yr. old who want the flexibility to swim year-round, but also participate in summer league swimming & high-school swimming.
This group may attend "up-to" three (3) days of swim practices each week.
There are no requirements for this group, except to be engaged & coachable while attending practices.
In this group, you have the flexibility to choose which days each week you attend swimming workouts and membership payments are on a monthly basis, with the ability to cancel anytime (30-days' notice required).
Everything in this group is group is ala-carte. So, if you'd also like to attend gym workouts, classroom sessions, or swim meets, there is an additional fee.
Required Equipment: Fins
Membership: $150/mo. Month-to-Month membership. Cancellations require 30-days written notice.
Practice Schedule: The Splash Team offers workout 5-days a week.
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Choose any three (3) workouts each week from the following:
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14 and Younger Swimmers
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Mon. & Wed. at the Elks Lodge Boulder - 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. (Wed. starts at 5:45 p.m. with dryland).
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Tues. & Thurs. at the South Boulder Rec Center - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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15 & Older Swimmers
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You can join the schedule above (14 & younger); or
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Mon. - Fri. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
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Sat. at Elks Lodge Boulder - 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. with dryland after from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at Elks.
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Weekend
(For Summer League Swimmers)
Description: Our Weekend program is for Summer League Swimmers who'd like to continue swimming once a week throughout the fall & spring.
Each session will be technique focused & high impact, short sessions.
One fee for the fall & one fee for the spring. No make-ups if you miss.
There are 40 spots available per group.
All practices are at the Elks Lodge in Boulder.
Equipment: Fins
Membership: $175 for the 11-week program.
Practice Schedule: The Weekend Team offers 1-day a week
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Fall - Swim Sunday's
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2024 Fall - TBA
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Spring 2024 - Sunday's - March 10 - May 19 (11-sessions)
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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We can add more groups/times if needed on Sundays or Saturdays.
COACHES
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Eric Stefanski
Coach/Mentor/Owner
Mariah Bowman
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Julia Box
Coach/Mentor
Wes Duke
Coach/Mentor
Keira Franz
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Paul Garboczi
Coach/Mentor
PRICING:
Discounts:
Elevation Athletics offers sibling discounts, military discounts and first-responder discounts of 5% off per each additional child.
If your family is in need of financial assistance to be a member of our program, please complete THIS FORM for consideration.
(*Note: Tax Threshold, Salary Threshold or Low-Income Program requirements may apply)
Yearly-Team Fees:
We only have two required "yearly" team fees -
USA Swimming Registration & Team Apparel.
2024 USA Swimming Registration Fee: Currently $86/athlete
**Paid for on your own - CLICK HERE - To register for 2024 Season
(This is required for participation in EA - covers athlete with insurance & access to all USA Swimming Events/Info.)
Yearly Apparel Fee Charged in September: $150/athlete.
Required for all Full-Time Team Memberships
Splash & Weekend members may also purchase team apparel package at the same rate.
Training Group Monthly Fees
All monthly fees are auto charged to the credit card you have on file with us
on the 1st Day of each month.
When you register with EA Full-time Groups, you are registering for the ENTIRE season:
Winter Season: Sept. 1 - March 31
Summer Season: April 1 - August 31
(No refunds, membership pausing or cancelations after signing up for a season/year - full season payment required)
Part-Time groups are either monthly or by session.
(30-day written notice required for part-time group cancelation, no refunds for Weekend group)
Monthly Fees include all swim workouts, gym workouts, meet fees for one (1) meet/month, education curriculum, and guest speakers for full-time groups.
Pre-Team: $125/mo.*
Level 1: $150/mo.*
Level 2: $250/mo.*
Level 3: $300/mo.*
Level 4: $375/mo.*
Regional Team: $375/mo.
National Team: $425/mo.
College Team: $200/mo.*
Professional Team: Personalized
Splash Team: $150/mo.*
Weekend: $175 total for the Fall and/or Spring Session (1-time payment/session)
(*Extra fees may apply: gym $50/mo., classroom $25/mo., meet fees vary, and/or EAAC fee - individual or family)
*EAAC fee won't begin until the New Aquatic Center Opens
Additional Fees
Travel: We travel as a Team (for the most part) at Elevation Athletics.
Travel is set up as early as possible (ideally 6+ months prior to trip)
Athletes are roomed 2-4 to a hotel room.
Team van, hotel & coaches travel costs are spread evenly among all traveling athletes on any particular trip.
Regional & National team athletes don't pay for coaches travel costs.
Cost of trip varies depending on location, number of athletes attending,
and duration of the trip.
Travel fees are charged to the credit card you have on file with us, or by invoice one (1) to three (3) days prior to travel departure.
Equipment: If you are in need of fins, snorkel, kickboard, sponge, paddles, swim suit, racing suit, technical suit, goggles or a replacement for any team apparel/gear, we've got you covered in our online team store and our storefront at the Elevation Athletics Aquatic Center. Please note, most training groups require equipment.
Options:
Purchase a Team Equipment Package: $195
CLICK HERE to order a full equipment package
(Includes: EA Mesh Equipment bag, Fins, sponge, kickboard, snorkel, kick stick, paddles, pull-buoy)
Purchase Equipment Individually: CLICK HERE
VOLUNTEER OBLIGATION
Every family is required to fulfill volunteer hours each season.
Volunteer Opportunities include (but are not limited to):
Timing at Meets
Chaperoning/Driving Athletes at Team Travel Meets
Team Events
Google Review
Finding Sponsorships for EA
Jobs (see below)
Families can fulfill 12 hours (winter season), 6 hours (summer season) of volunteer time or pay $250 at the end of each season.
Volunteer Positions:
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Volunteer Organizer - 20% reduced team dues (Full)
Responsibility - organize timers for all meets -
Photographer - 30% reduced team dues (1 spot remaining)
Responsibility - take photos for social media/team at meets (photography experience preferred) -
Videographer - 50% reduced team dues (1 spot remaining)
Responsibility - video every race at all meets & upload to Team Unify
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Team Event Organizer - 20% off team dues (Full)
Responsibility - organize team events & holiday parties
If interested in any of these volunteer positions, reach out to Eric at eric@elevationswim.com
**Splash & Weekend members are not subject to Volunteer Obligations**
Sign-Up Process
Our Sign-up process to Join Elevation Athletics is quick, easy and all online.
Process:
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Click the "Join" button for any training group.
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Add group choice(s) to "cart," then click "check out" top right corner of page.
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Complete the Registration form & sign all participant waivers
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Receive an email once approved with an invoice for your initial month membership
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**Note, the 1st month is pro-rated for when you sign up
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After the 1st month you will be auto-charged on the 1st of each month thereafter
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**The Weekend team is a one-time payment (non-recurring)
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Pay the invoice and join us at practice!
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The Yearly apparel fee will be included on your invoice.
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If you need to purchase any training equipment, reach out to info@elevationswim.com or visit our SHOP.
Opportunities:
Elevation Athletics offers a full slate of opportunities no other team in Colorado offers.
The opportunities are provided based on decades of coaching athletes to become their absolute best - both athletically and personally.
All opportunities are included in the cost of the program (some training groups volunteer & some training groups required) and include:
Sport Psychology Education & Training
Sports Nutrition Education & Training
Dryland & Weight Training by GAIN
Chocolate Milk after gym workouts.
Mobility and Activation
Personal Development
College Recruiting
Leadership Development
Team Building
Seasonal Job Placement
FOR THE LOVE OF SWIMMING
