Northern Colorado Orcas
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Groupings
Novice
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The novices are the beginner level of synchronized swimming
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Generally ages 6-11
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Generally swimmers compete in the novice category for the first 1-2 years
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In this level, swimmers learn the basics of artistic swimming
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Novice's compete in figures and routines
Intermediate
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Once swimmers are comfortable in the water and have a good grasp on the basics, they advance to intermediate.
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In intermediate, swimmers start mastering new more complex skills including lifts
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Compete in figures and routines
Age-Group
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Once swimmers have mastered the basics, they advance to age-group
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Age-group is the highest and most competitive level
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Swimmers can compete nationally in this level
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Compete in free routines, technical routines and/or figures.
Masters
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For adults
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Multiple different skill levels
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Compete in free routines and technical routines or figures
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Divisions
Within each level, their are age categories that separate the swimmers even more. This is determined purely by age.​
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Novice and Intermediate Age Divisions
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8 and under
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9-10
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11-12
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13-15
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16-17
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18-19
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Age Group Divisions
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12 and Under​
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Youth (13-15 doe Women, 13-16 for Men)
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Junior (15-19 for Women, 15-20 for Men)
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Senior (15+)
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