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2008 Recreational Swim LeagueThe Aquatics Section sponsors a city-wide swim team program designed to introduce swimmers to the environment of competitive swimming. For specific practice times, please view the 17-page brochure and look under the pool you wish to swim. For swim team registration information specific to each
pool, see the Summer 2008 Aquatics Programs (17-page pdf) Our rules are consistent with the U.S. Swimming rules. Our 16 pools are combined into six swim teams. During the season, swimmers will compete in dual meets against other city teams in the program. Parents are responsible for participants’ transportation to and from swim meets. Practices are one hour per day. Each team is coached by lifeguard staff selected by the Aquatics Section to be coaches. Swim coaches coach the swimmers and give instruction. Eligibility: Age: *7 to 17 years old. Proof of birth (certificate, etc) required. *Note minimum age restriction (age by July 1st). Skills: Minimum of beginning swimming skills (i.e. front crawl with breathing), ability to safely swim in deep water without help, and be able to swim one lap continuously. Children will be water tested during the first few days of practice. Children who cannot meet these safety standards will not be eligible to swim on a team and will either be transferred into lessons or given a refund. Meets: To be eligible to swim in event trials and league championships, swimmers must participate in three (3) dual meets and one event trials meet. No Exceptions. Prior membership: Swimmer is ineligible if he/she swam or practiced on another competitive swim team or club from January through June 2008 (exception high school-sponsored teams). Important Dates: Practice begins 6/16. Dual meets are held on Saturday mornings beginning 6/28 through 7/26. Freestyle, backstroke and individual medley (IM) trials will be held on Saturday 8/2 at Oki Pool (Oki, CMMK, Hall) and at Doyle Pool (Doyle/Natomas, Clunie, TMJS), at 9am. League Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 8/9-10 at Pannell Meadowview Pool. (Dates may be subject to change).
Registration and Fees: Deadline to register in order to be able to participate in dual meets is Friday, 6/27. Signed and completed registration form, medical release form, and hold-harmless agreement must be on file at the pool before child enters the water for practices. Failure to provide all paperwork may result in ineligibility. Participant Behavior: If your child’s behavior interferes with the program or results in disciplinary action during the course of the swim season, your child shall be expelled from the program. Inappropriate parent or guardian behavior can also result in your child being removed from the program. Our philosophy is aligned with PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance). “Honor the Game!” Parent Assistance: Parents/guardians are required to volunteer at swim meets a minimum of five hours for the season. Parents are responsible for participating in team meetings and fund raising activities. Contact your swim team coach or pool manager for dates and details after 6/16. 2008 Dual Meet Schedule See page 5 of above pdf brochure Dual Meets start at 8:30am SHARP! Warm up: home team—7:30am/visitor—7:45am Questions, please contact your pool, or call 808-2306.
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