Swim Team
The Pittsfield Family YMCA offers the Polar Bears Swim Team for children ages 5-18 years old. Starting this season, ALL Polar Bears swimmers must attend a Try Out for the PYPB Swim Team. Coaches Teisha Twomey and Tim Grace will place participants in the appropriate category for their skill level and age. Once the child is placed, parents will be provided with a registration form (from and signed by the coaches), which they can then use to register their child for swim team at the Pittsfield Family YMCA Welcome Center. All swim team participants MUST be Y members. Swim team start date: Sept. 26.
PYPB Swim Team Try Outs:
Every Monday 6:30-7 p.m. through Dec. 1 (registration deadline).
***Please Closely Read the requirements and structure for each level below.
Swim Categories:
1. Cubs (Ages 5-8):
Requirements:
• Swimmer MUST be able to swim 25 meters on front demonstrating some knowledge of freestyle AND 25 meters on back demonstrating some knowledge of backstroke, unassisted.
• Swimmers MUST be able to tread water for at least 1 minute unassisted.
**Cubs are expected to participate in weekend swim meets.
Cub Practices: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 -7:15 p.m.
Cost: $200, plus YMCA youth membership: $36/year
Payment options: Pay in full upfront OR pay for membership upfront and schedule 4 equal automatic payments for Nov. 1, Dec. 1, Jan. 1, Feb. 1
2. Juniors (Ages 9-12):
Requirements:
• Swimmer MUST demonstrate knowledge of Freestyle and Backstroke, and be comfortable in deep water.
• Swimmers may practice up to 5 days/week.
**Juniors are expected to participate in weekend swim meets.
Junior Practices: M-F 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $300, plus YMCA youth membership: $36/year
Payment options: Pay in full upfront OR pay for membership upfront and schedule 4 equal automatic payments for Nov. 1, Dec. 1, Jan. 1, Feb. 1
3. Seniors (Ages 13-18):
Requirements:
• Swimmer MUST demonstrate knowledge of all four strokes and be comfortable in deep water.
• Swimmers may practice up to 6 days/week.
**Seniors are REQUIRED to attend ATLEAST 2 weekend swim meets.
Senior Practices: M-F, 6:30-8:15 p.m., Sundays (depending on Interest) 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $360, plus YMCA teen membership: $140/year
Payment options: Pay in full upfront OR pay for membership upfront and schedule 4 equal automatic payments for Nov. 1, Dec. 1, Jan. 1, Feb. 1
4. High School Team Swimmers (Ages 14-18):
Requirements:
• This category is designed for swimmers who swim for regional high schools in the area from late November to late February.
• Swimmers MUST demonstrate knowledge of all four strokes and be comfortable in deep water.
**High school team swimmers are REQUIRED to attend AT LEAST 2 YMCA league weekend meets.
High School Team Swimmer Practices:
• OUTSIDE High School Season: M-F 6:30-8:15 p.m. Swimmers may attend up to 6 practices. Sundays 2-4 p.m.(depending on Interest)
• DURING High School Season M-F 6:30-8:15 p.m. Swimmers expected to attend 2 practices Sundays 2-4 p.m. (Depending on Interest)
Cost: $180, plus YMCA teen membership: $140/year
Payment options: Pay in full upfront OR pay for membership upfront and schedule 4 equal automatic payments for Nov. 1, Dec. 1, Jan. 1, Feb. 1
Discounts:
• 10% OFF SWIM TEAM FEES IF PAID IN FULL BY OCT. 3, 2011
• 20% OFF swim team fees for sibling discount if paid by Dec. 1, 2011
• $700 maximum for families registering (3+) swimmers by Dec. 1, 2011
*BE ADVISED: Discounts can not be combined.
Additional Info:
• Try Outs are a safety requirement. Coaches need to be confident in swimmers ability and skill level. NO CHILD WILL BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER/PARTICIPATE WITHOUT HAVING ATTENDED A TRYOUT. Children who do not meet requirements for Swim Team or Pre- Development Team are encouraged to register for YMCA swim lessons and to try out for our Summer Swim Team in 2012.
• All Practices take place at the Y’s indoor swimming pool. Parents are asked to watch from the pool balcony.
• All swimmers are required to attend 5 practices before they can participate in a Swim Meet.
• Some Swimmers WILL qualify for Championships and New England Championships. The extended season (Approx. mid February 2012-Late March 2012) will cost $125, and swimmers will be expected to participate in practices based on their skill level and ability.
RECAP PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING FOR PYPB SWIM TEAM 2011-2012:
Step 1: Attend a try out (ANY MONDAY 6:30-7 p.m. until Dec. 1, 2011)
Step 2: Receive a SIGNED registration form from Coaches Teisha Twomey and Tim Grace.
Step 3: Fill out Registration form and return to Pittsfield Family YMCA Welcome Center, along with payment of membership and program fees.
Step 4: Attend appropriate practices for your child’s swim category.
Contact:
Call Aquatics at 413-499-7650 x11 or email at gkeator@pittsfieldfamilyymca.org
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