EmPOWERing Swimmers FOR Success in LIFE.  A USA Swimming / Gulf Swimming member organization in Katy/West Houston

Thunder I -- Our Elite Group

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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  (2.5​ hours each​)

  • Member of High School Varsity Team / High School Graduate / College Student

  • May not participate in summer league as an athlete

 ​LIGHTNING I

  • Ages 10 to 13 with IMX score

  • Placed by Coach Sharon

  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per year

  • Focus on technique in an atmosphere that promotes learning and fun

  • Up to 5 practices per week (90 minutes each)

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Thunder II

  • Ages 14 & up
  • Member of High School JV or Varsity swim team
  • Placed by the Head Coach
  • ​Focus is primarily high school swimming
  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per year​​
  • Must maintain IMX score
  • 5 practices per week (1.5 to 2 hours each)​​​

RAIN + Novice

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. 


Novice Swimmers are ages 9 to 12 who have not yet achieved an IMR or IMX score.  (Depending on skill set, some new swimmers may be placed in Lightning.  Placement is at the head coach's discretion.)


  • 3 practices per week
  • ​60 minutes each


For more information and to register, contact us.

Rain + Novice

Up to Age 8

Plus Novice Swimmers Up to Age 12

What is an IMX or IMR score?  See the USA Swimming  website and Power Point Calculator for an overview.

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Thunder III​

  • Ages 13 & up
  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per year
  • Must maintain IMR score
  • Focus on technique with introduction on training methodologies
  • Up to 5 practices per week (1.5 to 2 hours each)​

THUNDER

Ages 13 & Up

LIGHTNING II

  • Ages 9 - 12
  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per year​
  • Focus on technique in an atmosphere that promotes learning and fun
  • Up to 4 practices per week​ (75 minutes each)


Lightning

Ages 9 to 13