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For Group Placement please contact Adam Braun at abraun@ymcade.org or 302-709-9622 x1133.
Registration can be completed in one of three ways. - Online at www.ymcade.org
- In person at the Western YMCA Member Services Desk
- Or over the phone 302-709-9622
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2009-2010 SPRING CONDITIONING SWIM TEAM INFORMATION March 29th - May 14th |
The Spring Conditioning program offers children ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn, refresh and advanced their swim skills while building endurance in all four competitive strokes. All children including those who swim for local suburban swim teams are welcome to join us get in shape for the summer season! All practices will be held in our 8-Lane bubble pool. |
| Introduction | Bronze |
Prerequisites: All first time swimmers must be evaluated by a swim coach before officially joining the team. Participants must be able to swim one full length (25 meters) of freestyle without stopping. Children must also be able to tread water in place and also float on their back comfortably for a minimum of 30 seconds. Monday 4:30 – 5:30pm Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30pm Friday 4:30 – 5:30pm Cost: Full Members $118; 2 payments of $59 Program Members $236; 2 payments of $118
| Prerequisites: All swimmers must be able to complete 2 full lengths (50 meters) of freestyle, with rotary breathing, without stopping and 2 full lengths of legal backstroke without stopping. A basic understanding of breaststroke and butterfly is recommended. Monday 4:30 – 5:30pm Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30pm Friday 4:30 – 5:30pm Cost: Full Members $147; 2 payments of $73.50 Program Members $262; 2 payments of $131
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| Silver & Gold | Advanced |
SILVER: All Swimmers must be able to practice for 90 minutes and repeat sets of 50 meters of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and a 200 meter IM. A coach’s recommendation is needed to move from Bronze to Silver group. GOLD: All swimmers must be able to practice for 90 minutes and repeat sets of 100 meters of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. A coach’s recommendation is needed to move from Silver into Gold group. Monday 5:30 – 7:00pm Wednesday 5:30 – 7:00pm Friday 5:30 – 7:00pm Cost: Full Members $163; 2 payments of $81.50 Program Members $278; 2 payments of $139
| Prerequisites: Participants must be able to practice for 2 hours and repeat sets of 200 meters of all strokes. Swimmers are expected to make a commitment to becoming a better swimmer by setting realistic goals with a group coach. Practices will continue to focus on technique and increasing endurance, while race strategy and strength training will be taught. A coach’s recommendation is needed to move from Gold to Advanced group. Monday 6:30 – 8:30 pm Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30 pm Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm Cost: Full Members $188; 2 payments of $94 Program Members $299; 2 payments of $149.50
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| National |
National Group participants are those with aspirations of representing the club at YMCA National Swimming Championships and perhaps continuing on at the collegiate level. Participants make lifestyle decisions that will help them obtain their individual and team goals. Practices will consist of intense workouts geared toward increasing strength, endurance, technique, and race strategy. USA-Swimming membership included in team fee. Monday 6:30 – 8:30pm Tuesday 6:00 – 8:30pm Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30pm Thursday 6:00 – 8:30pm Cost: Full Members $227; 2 payments of $113.50 Program Members $327; 2 payments of $163.50
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