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The Golden Hills Swim Team is a member of the Columbia Swimming League and is open to swimmers ranging in age from 4 to 18 years. We encourage all swimmers to participate, regardless of skill or ability. Through dedication and hard work, swimmers are motivated to attain their maximum potential.
Since joining the Columbia Swim League in 2000, coaches and parents have worked to develop a successful program. It is our desire to encourage the sport of swimming and for all swimmers to improve and excel. Those who attend practices regularly and display a positive attitude are given an opportunity to compete at a level appropriate for their skills.
Our success is the result of strong parental involvement and a dedicated coaching staff. Parents and coaches work closely together to help our youth meet or exceed their personal goals. We believe in teaching proper swimming techniques and good sportsmanship, and in creating a safe, fun environment for all members and visitors to enjoy.
Practices are held Mondays through Fridays in the mornings at the Golden Hills pool. The season is made up of five Thursday night dual meets, four Monday night “B” meets (practice meets), and culminates with the City Meet in July. Swim team-only memberships are available for interested swimmers who are not members of Golden Hills. For more information, contact Tracy King at ghswimming@sc.rr.com or 957-6409.
TRAINING ALTERNATIVES:
· The Competitive Team will practice five times per week and members are encouraged to participate in as many swim meets as possible. This will follow the same workout and meet format as in previous years.
· The Development Team is new this year and is designed for younger swimmers who do not meet the minimum requirements for the competitive team, but want to take a step beyond swimming lessons. The group will meet three times per week and will provide swimmers with the basics of competitive swimming including stroke technique drills for all four competitive strokes, starts and turns. Once they are able to swim the length of the pool unassisted, they may participate in B Meets. They will be included in team functions such as Team Pictures, Year-end Banquet, Kid’s Kick Cancer, etc. Development team members will not begin practice until June 7.
· A High School Prep Session will be offered this year for rising 7th through 12th graders who want to stay in shape to get ready for High School Season. This session will begin July 19 and end when high school swimming begins. Practice times will be 8:30 – 10:00.
MINIMUM SWIMMING REQUIREMENTS:
To participate on the Competitive Team, swimmers must be between the ages of 4 and 18, be able to swim one length of the 25 meter pool unassisted, and swim comfortably with their face in the water. While stroke development and teaching are a very important part of what our coaches do, with a large group of swimmers, it is not reasonable to expect them to be in the water teaching one on one. That is neither fair nor safe for the other swimmers. We recommend the Development Team for those swimmers who do not meet the minimum swimming requirements but would still like to participate on the team. If a child does not meet the minimum requirements, the registration fee will be refunded or applied to the Development Team. No refunds will be offered after the first meet.
Participation on the Development Team requires that a swimmer be between the ages of 4 and 10, and be comfortable going under the water. The development team is designed as an introduction to competitive swimming and is intended to be a feeder program for the competitive team. |
