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TEAM GROUPS

& PRICING Information

TEAM GROUPS
& PRICING INFORMATION.

Compare groups, skills, and expectations below. All training times shown are for Fall 2026.

BRAVO Swimming Team Group Placement Guidelines

GroupSuggested AgeTraining Focus
Bravo Rookie12 & UnderLearn competitive swimming basics, proper technique, and training habits.
Bravo Jr.12 & UnderBuild endurance, develop all four strokes, and practice independently.
Bravo Stellar14 & UnderDevelop race skills, aerobic endurance, and consistent training habits.
Bravo Elite18 & UnderAdvanced training for championship racing.
Alpha Bravo13 & OlderBRAVO’s top performance group: year-round competition and leadership.
Bravo Fit13 & OlderSwim for fitness, technique, endurance, and conditioning.

Bravo Rookie (12 & Under)

FIU · North Miami
Mon & Wed: 4:00–5:00 PM
Tue & Thu: 6:00–7:00 PM

Miramar
Mon & Wed: 4:00–5:00 PM or 6:30–7:30 PM
Fri: 6:30–7:30 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Dryland
Miramar · Sat: 10:30–11:00 AM

Contact BRAVO to confirm your assigned weekday Rookie session.

Skills

  • Freestyle and legal backstroke
  • Legal breaststroke kick
  • Basic butterfly
  • Side breathing
  • Streamline off every wall
  • Open turns
  • Basic starts
  • Introduction to reading the pace clock
  • Good lane etiquette

Expectations

  • Attend at least 3 practices per week
  • Participate in at least 2 swim meets per season

Bravo Jr. (12 & Under)

FIU · North Miami
Mon–Thu: 5:00–6:30 PM
Fri: 4:30–6:00 PM

Miramar
Mon, Wed & Fri: 5:00–6:30 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Dryland
Miramar · Sat: 10:30–11:00 AM

Skills

  • Legal technique in all four strokes
  • Strong open turns
  • Introduction to flip turns
  • Consistent streamlines and underwater dolphin kicks
  • Starts from the blocks
  • Strong breakouts
  • Read the pace clock independently
  • Follow training intervals
  • Good lane etiquette

Training Standards — 50-Yard Base Intervals

  • 4×50 Freestyle – 1:00
  • 2×50 Backstroke – 1:10
  • 2×50 Breaststroke – 1:30
  • 2×50 Butterfly – 1:30
  • 4×50 Kick – 1:30

100 IM

  • 2×100 IM – 2:30

Expectations

  • Attend at least 3 practices per week
  • Participate in at least 2 swim meets per season
  • Maintain a minimum of 80% attendance

Bravo Stellar (14 & Under)

FIU · North Miami
Mon & Wed: 4:00–5:30 PM
Tue, Thu & Fri: 4:30–6:00 PM

Miramar
Mon, Wed & Fri: 5:00–6:30 PM
Sat: 9:00–10:30 AM

Dryland
ADAPT · Tue & Thu: 6:30–7:30 PM

Skills

  • Consistent legal technique in all four strokes
  • Flip turns
  • Know stroke counts into the wall for consistent flip turns
  • Legal breaststroke and butterfly turns
  • Strong starts from the blocks
  • Perform 6–8 dolphin kicks off every wall during sprint sets
  • Perform at least 3 dolphin kicks off every wall during distance sets
  • Fast, well-timed breakouts
  • Complete long sets independently using the pace clock, without coach reminders
  • Demonstrate good lane leadership and practice habits
  • Understand basic race strategy and pacing

Training Standards — 100-Yard Base Intervals

  • 4×100 Freestyle – 1:40
  • 2×100 Backstroke – 1:50
  • 2×100 Butterfly – 2:00
  • 2×100 Breaststroke – 2:00
  • 4×100 Kick – 2:10
  • 3×100 Individual Medley – 1:50

Expectations

  • Attend at least 5 practices per week
  • Attend 2 ADAPT dryland sessions per week
  • Maintain a minimum of 80% attendance

Bravo Elite (18 & Under)

FIU · North Miami
Mon & Wed: 5:00–7:00 PM
Tue, Thu & Fri: 4:00–6:00 PM

Miramar
Sat: 9:00–11:00 AM

Dryland
ADAPT · Tue & Thu: 6:30–7:30 PM

Skills

  • Fast, consistent starts, turns, and finishes
  • Strong underwater work
  • Race pacing
  • Excellent technique under fatigue
  • Strong IM skills
  • Relay exchanges
  • Understand race strategy
  • Train independently and consistently

Training Standards — 100-Yard Base Intervals

  • 8×100 Freestyle – 1:20
  • 4×100 Backstroke – 1:30
  • 4×100 Breaststroke – 1:45
  • 4×100 Butterfly – 1:30
  • 5×100 Kick – 1:50
  • 4×100 Individual Medley – 1:35

Expectations

  • Attend 6 practices per week
  • Attend 2 ADAPT dryland sessions per week
  • Maintain a minimum of 80% attendance
  • Compete consistently throughout the season
  • Demonstrate self-discipline and training maturity

Alpha Bravo (13 & Older)

FIU · North Miami
Mon & Wed: 5:00–7:00 PM
Tue, Thu & Fri: 4:00–6:00 PM

Miramar
Sat: 9:00–11:00 AM

Dryland
ADAPT · Tue & Thu: 6:30–7:30 PM

Eligibility

Alpha Bravo is BRAVO’s premier performance group. Entry is by invitation and coach recommendation, based on performance, commitment, maturity, and leadership. Swimmers must meet or work toward these standards:

  • Achieving A Time standard in at least four individual events
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrate exceptional work ethics, accountability, and leadership
  • Train year-round with consistent attendance
  • Competing at championship-level meets
  • Serve as positive role models for younger BRAVO swimmers

Expectations

  • Maintain a minimum 80% attendance
  • Attend 6 swim practices per week
  • Attend all required ADAPT strength and conditioning sessions
  • Complete training sets independently
  • Demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship and leadership
  • Participate in individual goal-setting meetings with coaches throughout the season

Athlete Development

Contact BRAVO to discuss individual goals and any additional support available.

Bravo Fit (13 & Older)

FIU · North Miami
Mon–Fri: 4:00–5:00 PM

Miramar
Mon, Wed & Fri: 5:00–6:30 PM

Skills

  • Freestyle with lateral breathing
  • Backstroke with proper body position and rotation
  • Basic streamlines
  • Open turns

Program Focus

  • Stroke development
  • Swimming fitness
  • Endurance
  • General conditioning
  • Preparation for future competitive swimming, if desired

Placement Policy

Meeting these standards does not guarantee placement. Coaches consider:

  • Technical ability
  • Training standards
  • Attendance
  • Work ethics
  • Coachability
  • Maturity
  • Competitive performance
  • Team attitude

Coaches may move swimmers between groups at any time to support their long-term development.

Joining and practice questions

2026–2027 Fees

Full Year (Sept–July)
*Paid in full by September 5

  • Bravo Fit: $2,525 Total
  • Bravo Rookie: $2,525 Total
  • Bravo Jr.: $2,620 Total
  • Bravo Stellar: $2,760 Total
  • Bravo Elite: $2,945 Total
  • Alpha Bravo: $3,085 Total

Seasonal
*Short-Course Season (Sept–Mar).
*Long-Course Season (April–July)

  • Bravo Fit: $245/month
  • Bravo Rookie: $245/month
  • Bravo Jr.: $255/month
  • Bravo Stellar: $270/month
  • Bravo Elite: $290/month
  • Alpha Bravo: $305/month

Month-to-Month
*Paid on monthly payments

  • Bravo Fit: $270
  • Bravo Rookie: $270
  • Bravo Jr.: $280
  • Bravo Stellar: $295
  • Bravo Elite: $315
  • Alpha Bravo: $330

Enrollment & payment policies

Full Year:

  • Paid in full by September 5.
  • Train for the entire year (September–July).
  • Discounted Full-Year Rate.
  • Both team fees are waived.

Seasonal:

  • Available for Short Course (September–March) or Long Course (April–July).
  • Pay one month’s tuition as an escrow deposit. It covers the final month if you complete the season.
  • Escrow is non-refundable if the swimmer withdraws early.
  • April team fee applies.

Month-to-Month:

  • No long-term commitment.
  • Leaving and returning costs $100 to reactivate.

Registration & Annual Fees:

  • New Swimmer Registration: $200 (one-time fee per family)
  • Team Fee: $75 due September 1 and April 1 (waived with Full Year enrollment)
  • Pay USA Swimming registration separately, following BRAVO’s instructions. Pay USA Swimming registration

Discounts:

  • Sibling Discount: First swimmer pays full tuition. 2nd sibling: $50/month off. 3rd sibling: $100/month off. 4th swimmer is complimentary.
  • BRAVO Officials: 10% discount on monthly tuition.

Payment Policies:

  • Tuition is due on the 5th of each month.
  • A valid credit or debit card must remain on file.
  • A $29 late fee applies after the 5th.

Vacation & Account Hold Policy:

  • Full Year and Seasonal tuition reserves your swimmer’s place for the whole enrollment period. It is based on enrollment, not attendance: no credits, refunds, or proration for vacations, illness, or absences.
  • Month-to-Month accounts may be put on hold at any time; reactivation costs $100 before returning.

Month-to-Month Proration:

Tuition is prorated only for the swimmer’s first month of enrollment.

  • Week 1: 100%
  • Week 2: 75%
  • Week 3: 50%
  • Week 4: 25%

Later months are billed in full.

Account and practice questions