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| Swim Team Program Overview: |
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| The Shorewood Swim Team is one of the most active programs that the pool has to offer. The team is a special group that encompasses swimmers with many different ability levels, including those who primarily enjoy the recreation and exercise, to those who swim year-round and are hoping to set new records. The children are usually of the ages between 5 and 18. The program is uniquely designed to meet the individual needs and desires of all swimmers, while simultaneously promoting the positive benefits of team sport. |
| We are part of the All-City Swim League allcityswim.org, and regularly compete with the other participating teams from around the city. The season is seven weeks long and involves daily practices Monday through Friday, with a dual meet each Saturday morning for the first six weeks. The final week culminates with the All-City Swim Meet and an end of year team celebration. |
| Children are encouraged to participate in as many practices and meets as possible, however the ultimate level of participation is an individual decision for each swimmer and his/her family. All levels of participation are well received. Meets are not a mandatory part of the team participation. |
| In addition to the practices and meets, there are numerous additional team-oriented activities that are available to the swimmers. These include such things as a team movie, bicycle ride to Babcock Hall for ice cream, Brewers outing, trip to Noahs Ark, frequent cookouts, and much more. |
| As each summer goes on, the team becomes a big family and is one of the truly special programs that the pool has to offer. Come on out and help us with the team cheer YEE! |
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| Program Schedule: |
| · EARLY SEASON: JUNE 6 - 10 |
| PRACTICES WILL BE HELD MON FRI 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM | |
· 10 and Under: 5:00 6:00 PM
· 11 and Older: 6:00 6:50 PM. | | |
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| · REGULAR SEASON: Begins JUNE 13 |
| PRACTICE: Monday through Friday | |
· 11 Years and older:
· 10 Years and Under:
· All Ages:
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7:45 to 9:30 AM and 5-6 PM, Tues and Thurs.
9:15 to 10:00 AM and 5-6 PM, Mon and Wed.
4:00 to 5:00 PM on Fridays | | |
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| · SWIM MEETS: |
· Home Meets:
· Away Meets:
· All-City: |
June 25, July 9, and July 13
June 18, June 30, July 16, and July 23
July 28 - July 30 @ Parkcrest |
| (Must participate in 3 dual meets to be eligible for this meet) | |
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| Registration and Requirements: |
- Pre-registration is required. These registration forms are available in the left margin of this page, or they may be obtained at the pool.
- Swimmers must be 5 years of age, however should be able swim across the width of the pool (25 yards) twice, with a 3 minute break. Swimmers should be able to accompish this without stopping or needing assistance. If a swimmer is unable to do this at the start of the program, they are able to join at any point during the season as they are able. Please also see our "Little Sharks" program info.
- The "Little Sharks" is designed for swimmers 5 years and older, who are not ready to meet the above requirements. This program, however does require that the swimmer be able to swim across the width of the pool without assistance (any stroke is fine!). They will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays during the 8&under practice, and will be coached by our 15-18 swimmers. They will also receive a team shirt, attend team functions, and can compete in a "Little Sharks" race at our last home meet. Please contact the coaches for more information.
- Swimmers must compete in at least three dual meets to be eligible for participation in the All-City Swim Meet.
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| Parents: |
- For any further questions regarding registration or organization, please contact Michelle Reynolds at michelle.reynolds@shorewoodpool.com.
- For meet or practice questions, please contact our Head Coach, Ben Miskowski at swimcoach@shorewoodpool.com.
- There will be a parent/coach open house from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Community Center (above the pool) on Sunday, June 5th.
- The success of our team largely depends on the great many volunteers that assist with the hosting of our home meets. Please consider donating some time at a meet this summer. More to follow at the parent/coach meeting.
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| Miscellaneous: |
- Practices will occur on every scheduled day, regardless of rain, unless there is thunder and/or lightening.
- Due to the short swimming season, there are no make-up sessions if rained-out.
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| Team Suits: |
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Our suits will be ordered through Walters Swim & Sun at 1639 Monroe Street. Fit night will be at the Community Center (above the pool) on Sunday, June 5th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please have your swimmer wear a suit, and orders may be placed at that time. Please bring your checkbook to order other team apparel. For any questions regarding the team suits, please call Walters at 256-7946. Many parent questions will be addressed at the open house on June 5th. |
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| Coaches: |
| Please See Staff and Lifeguard Information page, or the swim Team Handbook |
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