| Group | Age | Intensity | Required Skill Level | Commitments Level |
| Pre-Competitive |
6 - 10 |
Intro Younger |
Water safe and comfortable for a 50 yd continuous swim. |
1 hour practice daily All workouts are optional. Meets on Sat |
| Bronze |
6 - 12 | Intermediate Younger | Can perform all four competitive strokes legally. |
60 minute practice, Mon - Fri. All workouts are optional. Avg attendance is 4 x per wk. |
| Silver |
7 - 12 | Advanced Younger | 1 So Cal Swimming 9-10 'A' (blue) time |
90 minute practice, Mon - Sat. Avg attendance 4-5 x per wk 1-2 meets per month on weekends |
| Gold | 9 - 12 | Very Advanced Younger |
1 So Cal Swimming 9-10 'AA' (Jun/Dec Invites) time | 2.5 hour practice, Mon - Sat. Avg attendance 4-5 x per wk 1-2 meets per month on weekends |
| Level III |
13 - 18 | Intro Older | Can perform all four competitive strokes legally. | 1.5 hour practice Mon -
Fri. All workouts are optional.
1-2 meets per month on weekends |
| Senior II |
13 - 18 |
Intermediate Older | So Cal Swimming 'A' (blue) time | 1.5 hour practice Mon -
Fri. All workouts are optional.
1-2 meets per month on weekends |
Senior I |
13 - 18 |
Advanced Older |
So Cal Swim JO Championship time (summer) | 3 hour practice, Mon - Sat. Avg attendance is 6 x per week. 1-2 meets per month on weekends |
National |
13 - 18 |
Very Advanced Older |
Sectional Time | 3 hour practice, Mon - Sat. Avg attendance is 9 x per week. 1-2 meets per month on weekends |