Streamline Winter Swim League 2010-2011 Winter Swim League Update: Our Tiger Sharks and Makos are currently full. We do have a few spots open in the Hammerhead and Great White groups. If interested please contact us for registration information. We will be running additional assessments on Saturday August 28th for new swimmers.
What is the Streamline Swim League?
The Streamline Swim League is designed for the competitive swimmer (ages 6-14) who would like to continue swimming during the winter months but does not want the time or financial commitment of a year round swim team. In addition to 2 practices per week all swimmers will have the opportunity to compete in two “fun meets” throughout the season where individual improvement will be recognized in a fun and relaxed environment. Streamline's coaches will focus on improving stroke technique and efficiency, learning proper starts and turns, and building endurance in a "swim team practice" format.We will utilize stroke drills, interval training, and fun games and relays to help build your child’s swimming performance and confidence in all aspects of the competitive swimming environment.
When does the season start? Where are practices held?
The Streamline Swim League is a 4 month program running from October 30th through February 27th. All practices will be held at the Curran Aquatics Center on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. At registration you will choose either the Tuesday/Saturday or Thursday/Saturday option which will be your child's practice schedule for the duration of the season.
Are the swimmers grouped by age or ability? All swimmers will be grouped by ability with some age consideration. Below is a description of the four Streamline swimming groups.
TIGER SHARKS: The Tiger Sharks are our entry level swimming group. This group is designed for swimmers age 6-9 who can swim freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke independently & nonstop for the entire length of a 25 yard pool. The goals of the Tiger Shark group are to improve stroke technique in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, learn proper diving and backstroke starts, build swimmer endurance, and introduce the butterfly.
Requirements for the Tiger Shark group: 4x25 freestyle with 45 seconds rest between laps. 4x25 backstroke with 45 seconds rest between laps. Understanding of the basic breaststroke mechanics. Must be able to tread water for 1 minute in the deep end of the pool. Must be 6 years of age by the start of the program on November 6, 2010. Must be able to complete 300-400 yards in a 45 minute practice session. One season of summer swim team experience preferred!
MAKOS: Swimmers in the Mako group are generally 7-10 years of age and have either graduated from our Tiger Shark program or have the skills necessary to complete the requirements below. Our goals for this group include improving stroke technique in freestyle, backstroke and breastroke as well as butterfly. In addition to stroke drills, we will place a strong emphasis on building endurance and speed through the introduction of interval training. We will continue to work on diving and backstroke starts and will introduce flips turns for freestyle.
Requirements for the Mako group: 4x50 freestyle on 1:40 (complete swim within 1:10 with a 30 second rest, repeat) 50 yards nonstop of both backstroke and breaststroke. 25 yards nonstop of butterfly. Must be able to complete 500-700 total yards in a 45 minute practice session. At least one year of summer swim team is required!
HAMMERHEADS: The Hammerhead group is geared toward swimmers age 9-12 who have a solid foundation in the sport of swimming. Swimmers in this group generally have 3+ years of summer swim team or other competitive swim team experience. Hammerhead swimmers are comfortable swimming all 4 competitive strokes, have strong endurance and have a clear understanding of stroke drills, interval training and competitive swimming rules. Our goal for the Hammerhead group is to build endurance and speed while continuously focusing on the technique of all competitive strokes, starts and turns.
Requirements for the Hammerhead group: 6x50 freestyle on 1:25 (complete swim within :55 and rest for 30 seconds, repeat). Can complete a nonstop 200 IM (50 yards of each stroke; fly, back, breast, free). Must be able to complete 800-1200 yards in a practice session. At least 2-3 years of swim team experience required!
GREAT WHITES: The Great Whites are a new addition to Streamline's Swim League. This top Streamline swimming group is designed for swimmers who are ready to graduate from our Hammerhead program or who are coming to us with extensive summer or other year round swim team experience. To be eligible for the Great Whites swimmers should be proficient (and legal) in all 4 competitive strokes and be able to complete the skill requirements below. This group's main focus will be speed & endurance. We will also continue working on stroke technique as well as starts, turns and finishes for all 4 competitive strokes. Swimmers in this group are typically 10+ and are serious about improving in all aspects of their sport.
Requirements for the Great Whites: 8x50 freestyle on 1:15 (complete swim within 45 and rest for 30 seconds, repeat) 3x200 IM on 4:00 All strokes must be legal. Able to complete 1400-1600 yards in a practice session. Extensive swim team experience required.
What are the practice times and cost of the Swim League?
Group Name Age Range November - February Cost
Tiger Sharks
6-9
Saturdays 1:00-1:50
Tues/Thurs 5:00-5:45
$430
Makos
7-10
Saturday 2:00-2:50
Tues/Thurs 5:45-6:30
$430
Hammerheads
9-12
Saturday 3:00-3:50
Tues/Thurs 6:30-7:15
$430
Great Whites
10+
Saturday 4:00-4:50
Tues/Thus 7:15-8:00
$430
Notes*P ~ Payment includes all practices, 2 fun meets, fun meet awards, and a Streamline swim cap.
~ No practices held Thanksgiving or Christmas/New Years week.
Can my child make up a missed practice?
Each child will be granted 2 make-up dates throughout the season. Due to limited lane space all make-ups must be scheduled ahead of time with the coach. If you are a Tuesday swimmer your make up will take place on a scheduled Thursday practice and if you are a Thursday swimmer your make up will take place on a scheduled Tuesday practice.
When are the fun meets and does my child have to participate?
The fun meets are optional but all swimmers are encouraged to attend. Awards will be given to all attendees to recognize individual participation and improvement.This is a great opportunity for the kids to see how their swim times are improving as there will be one meet at the half-way point (January 9th) and one meet at the end of the season (February 27th).We will have sign-ups for the fun meets once we get started.The cost to attend is included in your registration.
Do we need to purchase any equipment?
The only additional equipment that we are requiring swimmers to purchase is a set of fins. We will provide kick boards and pull buoys for use at practice. We do not require swimmers to purchase a team suit but all swimmers should have a racing style suit and goggles. We will provide all registered swimmers with a Streamline swim cap on the first day of practice. All swimmers are encouraged to use a swim cap particularly those with longer hair.
How do I register for the winter swim league?
Current swim league families will have priority registration from July 15th through July 31st. E-mail reminders will be sent to our current members. Open enrollment for new swimmers will begin on Monday August 2nd at 9:00am.
To register please send an e-mail any time after 9:00am on August 2nd to Kristen@streamlineswimschool.com. Please include the following information in your e-mail: ~ child's name & age ~ desired group ~ day preference (1st and 2nd choice if possible)
We will respond as quickly as possible with your registration status. If you have a spot we will forward you a registration form that must be mailed back with a 50% deposit within 2 weeks of your registration date. Your spot will then be held in the group of your choice pending assessments. If you do not have access to e-mail that morning please call Kristen at 244-3097 after 9:00 that day. Please keep in mind that no early e-mails or phone calls will be honored and all spots will be given out on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Assessment Day is scheduled for August 14th. All new swimmers and returning swimmers who are looking to move to a higher level group must attend the assessment in order to secure their spot. Please keep in mind that coaches may make changes based on your swimmers performance at assessment.
