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BD Elite

Purposeful practice. Lasting progress.

Explore Pre-Team, Bronze, Silver, and Gold: skill-based training that develops technique, stamina, starts, and turns.

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BD Elite 5 – 18 Years

Our Blue Dolphin Elite program offers swim team-style classes. Classes range in length from 45-90 mins, and are broken down by skill level – Pre-Team, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Pre-Team students practice 1-2 times per week. Swimmers in Bronze are required to attend at least 2 practices per week. Silver and Gold are required to attend 3 practices per week. Coaches emphasize stroke technique with students using a variety of different drills. BD Elite also focuses on stamina, pace, and interval sets for our swimmers to build endurance, as well as racing starts and turns.

Our coaching team prides itself on providing constant feedback to our swimmers to help them improve.

Pre-Team
$125 per month (1-2 classes/week)
Bronze
$140 per month (3 classes/week)
Silver
$150 per month (3 classes/week)
Gold
$165 per month (3 classes/week)
Children practicing with their instructor in the Blue Dolphin indoor pool

Progress at their pace

A clear path forward.

Explore each level, the skills swimmers develop, and what comes next.

Pre-Team: 45 Min

Pre-Team aims to begin learning skills needed to function on a swim team independently, refine Freestyle and Backstroke, and finish learning Breaststroke and Butterfly.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of High Dolphin OR ability to perform the following skills: swim freestyle 100 yards, kick 100 yards, backstroke 50 yards, introductory butterfly 25 yards, introductory breaststroke 25 yards, tread for 2 minutes, introductory dive.

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Pre-Team progression requirements

  • Streamline off the wall 100% of the time
  • Be legal in all strokes 100% of the time
  • Have warm-up memorized
  • Focus and listen to the coach the entire class time
  • Have an understanding of the interval clock
  • Do a competitive dive from the block
  • Do a legal flip-turn

BDSS has the right to consolidate and/or cancel a class if there are fewer than 4 students enrolled in the class.

Bronze

The purpose of Bronze is to learn more advanced skills needed to work on a swim team independently, increase distances in Freestyle and Backstroke, and refine Breaststroke and Butterfly.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of BDSS PRETEAM Level or email us for an assessment.

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Bronze progression requirements

  • Have the warmup memorized
  • Be mentally and physically able to complete a 1-hour workout
  • Do 6×50 flutter kick on 1:10
  • Do 6×50 free pull on 1:05
  • Do 6×50 free swim on 1:00
  • Do a 100 I.M in 1:45 or less
  • Do a 200 I.M. in 4:00 or less
  • Do 2×100 Free on 2:00
  • Freestyle flip-turn- 100% of the time
  • Knowledge of Backstroke flip-turn
  • Knowledge of Open Turns- Breaststroke and Butterfly
  • Dive from starting blocks
  • Uses pace clock to track intervals during workout

Silver

The purpose of Silver level is to master all skills needed to work on a swim team independently and master all strokes at various distances.

Prerequisite: Complete BDSS BRONZE level or email us for an assessment.

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  • Have the warmup memorized
  • Be mentally and physically able to complete a 75-minute workout
  • Do 8×50 flutter kick on 1:00
  • Do 8×50 free pull on :55
  • Do 8×50 free swim on :50
  • Do a 100 I.M in 1:30 or less
  • Do a 200 I.M. in 3:30 or less
  • Do 4×100 Free on 1:40
  • Proper competitive starts and turns 100% of the time
  • Dive from starting blocks
  • Uses pace clock to track intervals during workout

Gold

The purpose of Gold level is to take the skills learned in Silver and perfect technique, build endurance, and increase distances and speed.

Prerequisite: Successfully complete BDSS SILVER level or email us for an assessment.

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  • Have the warmup memorized
  • Be mentally and physically able to complete a 90-minute workout
  • Do 10×50 flutter kick on :50
  • Do 10×50 free pull on :45
  • Do 10×50 free swim on :45
  • Do a 100 I.M in 1:15 or less
  • Do a 200 I.M. in 3:00 or less
  • Do 6×100 Free on 1:30
  • Proper competitive Starts, Turns, and Finishes 100% of the time

Good questions. Clear answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BD Elite program?

BD Elite is our swim team-style training designed to bridge basic lessons and competitive swimming. It focuses on stroke technique, stamina, pace work, and race starts. Swimmers train in skill-based levels, Pre-Team, with coaching that emphasizes continuous feedback and improvement.

What ages can participate in the BD Elite program?

BD Elite serves children from about 5 years old to 18 years old. We place children by readiness and swim skills, then guide families to the right group. That way, every swimmer progresses in a focused setting built on technique and endurance.

What is the duration of BD Elite classes?

Classes in BD Elite range from about 45 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the level. Pre-Team typically has shorter sessions while advanced levels include longer workouts, all designed to build strength progressively, skill mastery, and endurance under guided coaching.

How do I register for BD Elite?

To join BD Elite, start by signing up through our online member portal or contact us directly. If you’re unsure of your child’s swim level, we offer a free swim assessment to help determine the best placement before registration.

Which areas do you serve?

Blue Dolphin Swim School is based in Westminster and serves families across nearby communities including Arvada, Broomfield, Thornton, Superior, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, and surrounding areas in the northwest Denver metro region.

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Not sure where to start?
Let’s find the right level.

We’ll help place your swimmer in the right program. Call or email our team to schedule a free swim assessment.

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