The Gloucester County YMCA Riptides Swim Team (page updated August 10th)
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The YMCA of GLoucester County RIPTIDES Swim Team is designed for beginner through advanced level swimmers. As a "Riptide" they will have the opportunity to develop into the best swimmer they can, while learning to accept defeat, as well as victory.
Our goals for participants include:
1. Developing self-esteem
2. Learning teamwork
3. Accepting responsibility
4. Having fun
5. Improving health & fitness
6. Learning & practicing character values
7. Improve speed & endurance
All swimmers will focus on stroke mechanics, times, and endurance. The team participates in 6-9 dual meets in the South Jersey Swim League and the League Championships.
Riptides Informational Meeting & Squad Placement:
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Informational meeting will take place in the front lobby at 5:00pm. Come to one of these times to learn about the YMCA Riptides, what's involved and meet the coaches. Open to ages 6-18 years, who know at least freestyle and back strokes. Parents meeting will start at 5:00 pm, with tryouts beginning at the conclusion of the meeting. Squad placements will be decided 1 week after swimming and will be available at the front desk. Your deposit of $25.00 must be paid before swimming for squad placement. Full payment for the swim team must be paid prior to November 8, 2010.
The front desk will be open from 5:00 - 7:00 pm for swim team registration only. Registration can be done in person or online.
Swim Team Forms (in PDF format)
Brochure
Welcome Back Letter
Pre-Season Programs
Practice Times
Payment Plan Request Form
Volunteers
Health Form
Swim Team Classes
Regular Fall Warm-ups
This program is designed for youth who are swimming with a swim team for the first time and those who need minor stroke and endurance improvement. Returning swimmers who want to improve their endurance are also encouraged to participate. (10 classes)
Day and Time: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm & Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm
Dates: 9/28 - 10/30
Fees: Full Member: $43.00, Basic Member: $75.00, Non Member: $107.00
Extended Fall Warm-ups
Want a little more practice? Then this is the program for you. This class is the same as regular fall warm-ups. The only difference in this class versus Regular fall warm-ups is we offer more classes. (16 classes)
Day and Time: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm & Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm
Dates: 9/7 - 10/30
Fees: Full Member: $69.00, Basic Member: $120.00, Non Member: $171.00
Regular Stroke Mechanics
This program should be attended by youth swimmers who are swimming with a swim team for the first time and those who are in need of serious stroke improvement. This class is not recommended for advanced swimmers. (4 classes)
Day and Time: Fridays 7:30-8:30pm
Dates: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
Fees: Full Member: $21.00, Basic Member: $37.00, Non Member: $53.00
Extended Stroke Mechanics
Want a little more practice? Then this is the program for you. This class is the same as regular stroke mechanics. The only difference in this class versus regular stroke mechanics is we offer more classes. (7 classes)
Day and Time: Fridays 7:30-8:30pm
Dates: 9/10 - 10/22
Fees: Full Member: $37.00, Basic Member: $65.00, Non Member: $93.00
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