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Swimming
Swim team
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The mission of the St. Joseph River Yacht Club swim team is to cultivate a love for swimming, promote teamwork and sportsmanship, and develop the potential of each swimmer through expert coaching and competition in a supportive and inclusive environment in and outside of our membership. Building on the rich history of the SJRYC, we strive to inspire our youth to achieve their personal best in and out of the water, foster a sense of community and camaraderie, and instill a lifelong passion for aquatic sports. We aim to provide affordable and accessible opportunities for all skill levels to enhance their swimming abilities, learn important life skills, and form lasting friendships while having fun.
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.
Swim meets
The SJRYC swim team competes in a swim league through the Michiana Association of Private Swim Clubs (MAPSC) with member clubs in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan.
Group expectations
Advanced swimmers are able to swim extended workouts and sets. Typically, these kids have been on a swim team for several years. They must be able to swim 500 yards (20 lengths of the pool) without stopping. They have 3 practices per week, 90 minutes per practice.
Intermediate swimmers are able to swim all four strokes somewhat proficiently. They must be able to swim 100 yards (4 lengths of the pool) without stopping. They have 3 practices per week, 60 minutes per practice.
Beginner swimmers are able to swim on their own without assistance from floaties or adults in the water. They must be able to swim one length of the pool without stopping. They have 3 practices per week, 30 minutes per practice.
Contacts:
Swim Committee Chair: pool@sjryc.com
Swim Coach: swimteam@sjryc.com
Head Swim Mom - Stacey Tyburczy: swimmom@sjryc.com
Swim team getting their practice on!
Pool Rules
- Non-Member guests of the SJRYC must wear a Club wristband prior to entering the pool. Wristbands are purchased at the Rhumbline Bar for a fee of $2.00. In-town guests are limited to two visits per month.
- There is a limit of 6 guests per membership, at any one time. If a Member will be accompanied by 7-12 guests, special arrangements must be made with the Club Manager in advance to assure there is an appropriate number of Lifeguards at the pool. A fee will be charged to cover the expense of the additional Lifeguards.
- Rafts and large floats are prohibited in the pool for safety reasons. Children using flotation devices to aid in swimming must be accompanied by an adult nearby. Noodles and other toys may be used at Lifeguard’s discretion.
- All children who are not potty-trained must wear swim pants/swim diaper when in the pool. Swim pants and diapers are available for purchase at the Rhumbline Bar.
- All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
- Swimmers must be able to swim one (1) length of the pool to swim in the deep end.
- Children 10 years and under are not permitted in the pool area unless accompanied by a parent or responsible escort who is at least 15 years of age. Lifeguard has final discretion on children age 11 and over.
- Adult Members have first priority to pool lounge chairs. Adults should not save or hold chairs for longer than a half hour.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed at the Club (as per the State of Michigan Health Code). No food is allowed at anytime within the gated pool area. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages purchased at the Club may be consumed in the gated pool area.
- Swimmers must use only the adjacent lavatory facilities, not those on the 2nd or 3rd floors of the clubhouse.
- Members must wear footwear and a “cover” over swimsuits in the clubhouse. Wet swimsuits are not allowed in the clubhouse, except for the lavatories or hallways to same.
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