Swim Team Overview
-
updated for 2007
To download the 2007 SJRYC
Swim Team sign-up sheet in PDF format, click
here.
Program: The SJRYC swim team program
is designed to provide swim instruction and competitive training for
age group swimmers 5 – 18 yrs. The program will
promote competitive swimming for all levels of ability. The purpose is to give both
experienced and novice swimmers the opportunity to compete and to
improve their skills.
The season runs from early June through late July.
Requirements: Swimmers must be able to
swim one length of a 25 yard pool and their families must be members
of the St. Joseph River Yacht Club.
Age Divisions:
Each swimmer competes in an
age group based on the swimmer’s age as of June 1st. The age group divisions are
as follows:
7 and
under
8 year olds
9-10 year olds
11-12 years
old
13-14 year olds
15-18 year olds
Swim
meets: The SJRYC swim team competes
in a swim league through the Michiana Association of Private Swim
Clubs (MAPSC). There
are 4 dual meets in 2007 and a conference meet. Transportation can be
arranged for away meets if needed. Volunteers are greatly
appreciated, especially during home meets.
Important
Information
Swim
Suits may be purchased at Fast Times
Swim Gear (http://www.fasttimesswimgear.com/).
Swim
team registration
occurs at the Spring Work
Session or contact Patty Green, 2007 Head Swim Mom.
Cost:
There is a per child charge for swim team membership.
Inclement weather:
Parents,
use discretion.
Sprinkling – there’s practice. Pouring or any thunder or
lightening – no practice.
Swim
meets: we will
no longer use sign-up sheets for meets. All swimmers will be entered
in the meet line-up unless the coach is informed of a conflict. Kids unable to attend a meet
must let the Head Coach know (call or email) by 5pm
Monday so that he can plan accordingly. Participation is required in
two meets to swim in conference.
Newsletters will be distributed on Fridays
(doughnut day). Please
pick them up or ask your child to get one.
Private
swim lessons
are available.
Contact a "Swim Mom" or Pool Committee Member for information.
Practice
Times
First am
practice begins Monday June 4th. Practice dates before that will be
announced.
8 – 8:30 am
M-F
High School or USS level swimmers,
chosen by the Head Coach
8:30 – 9:50 am
M-F
Experienced
swimmers capable of swimming all strokes. Approximately 2,000
yds/day.
10:00-10:55 am
M-F
Less experienced
swimmers.
11:00 – 11:30 am
M-F
Young children
who can swim 1 length, but need extra help. There will be an additional charge for
swimmers in this group.
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Mon & Thurs
All swimmers
unable to attend morning practice due to unavoidable conflicts.
Swim
Meets
Dual swim meets are held on Wednesdays,
both home and away. Conference is usually
held on the last Monday in July (rain date is
Tuesday) at Knollwood Country Club. The
scheduled meet dates and times will be announced
as soon as available but home meets generally start around 10 a.m.
Check the club's
calendar for up-to-date information. The Swim Banquet
date has not yet been scheduled for 2007.
"Swim
Moms"/Parent Volunteers
Parent Volunteers are appreciated and very much needed in the swim program.
Parents are needed at home meets as timers, scorers, announcers, starters,
etc. For away meets, some parents are needed as drivers and as
helpers for the host team. Please do not hesitate to volunteer
because you are new to the swimming scene. None of it is hard to
learn and it really is more fun to be involved. Additionally, the
"Swim Moms" can always use help from other parents. "Swim Moms"
- Each year two to three parents volunteer as "Swim Moms". These
individuals help coordinate the swim program and assist the Swim Coaches
as needed. |
