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Board of Directors & Minutes (updated 11/02)

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There is a 10% discount for paying the entire year in advance.
 

Our club is divided in to ability and age groups for training and competition. The coaching staff determines the training group that best suits the swimmer's need and ability.

Hammerheads
This group places a heavy emphasis on stroke technique, turn, starts, as well as fun and serves as an introduction to competitive swimming.  The basic skills required for entering this group is a length of backstroke, freestyle with bi-lateral breathing.  Hammerheads are encouraged to make 3 practices a week.

Tiger Sharks
Emphasis on this group is on continuing to learn and practice proper technique in all competitive strokes, starts, and turns.  Swimmers are introduced to interval training, and begin to compete on a regular basis.  The Tigershark group practices 4 days per week for 1 ¼ hours each practice.

Mako I
Swimmers in this group range in age from 9 through 12 years old.  There is a continued emphasis on swimming with proper technique as more rigorous training is introduced.  Swimmers are introduced to dry land training, as well as goal setting.  Regular attendance at both meets and practice is encouraged.  The Mako I group practices 5 days per week for 1 ½ hours each practice.

Mako II
Swimmers in this group range in age from 11 to 13 years old.  More advanced training is introduced.  Swimmers are expected to be at practice regularly and exhibit a commitment to training at an elite age group level.  More advanced dry land training is introduced.  The Mako II group practices 6 days per week for 2 hours each practice.

Varsity
This group is for ages 13 & over who wish to be involved on a swim team but may not have the time or desire to make a full commitment to year-round swimming. This group is excellent for those wishing to compete in high school swimming only. Practices are 1 ½ hours, 4 days a week.

Senior I
Offered to high school aged swimmers who show a strong commitment to the sport of swimming. Swimmers are expected to attend as many practices as possible. This group is designed for swimmers who wish to pursue a very high level of year-round swimming.  Practices are 2 hours, Monday-Saturday. Senior I swimmers have the choice to attend practices in the morning with the Senior II groups.

Senior II
Swimmers in this group are committed to training at the State, Regional, and National level. Swimmers must show the ability to train and race at the highest levels possible, be fully committed to the sport of swimming and be able to commit 100% to the full practice & meet schedule for the entire year. Swimmers must show a high level of attendance and commitment in the Senior I group before progressing to this group.  Practices are 2 ½ hours Monday-Saturday with additional practices in the morning.


 

Family Discounts - $10.00 for 2nd child and $20.00 for 3rd child

Interested in joining? Contact Head Coach David Messenger

Any billing questions should be directed to Lori Wilson