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Chargers Swim Team - 2008 Season Calverton
Chargers Swim Team - 2008 Season
Pre-Team Calverton 2008
The Charger “Pre-Team” is designed for swimmers who are able to swim across the diving well but need additional help before they are ready to participate in regular practices. When the coaches determine they are ready, Pre-Team members will “graduate” and join their regular age-appropriate practice group.
Who is the Coach of the Pre Team?
Adrienne Bush – she has been a member of the Calverton Swim Team since she was an 8 & Under. Adrienne is a rising Junior at Blake High School. She swims competitively year-round for both Blake and a club swim team in the area.
What are the practice times for the Pre Team?
June 2nd – June 13th – 5:30p – 6pm
June 16th – July 11th – 8:45a – 9:30am
*July 14th – 16th – with regular team if ready
Where does the Pre Team practice?
Pre-Team swimmers should be ready to begin practice on time. At the start of practice, they are to meet their Coach in the Swim Team Area (the grassy area behind the 5-foot lifeguard chair).
While in the water, the kids will work in the 4 ½ feet area, swimming the width of the pool. Occasionally, they will be in the diving well, and other areas of the pool.
What will they be doing while in practice?
The Pre Team will focus mainly on stroke technique in Freestyle and Backstroke. Butterfly and Breastroke will also be introduced. Additionally, the swimmers will work on starts (take-offs), stream-lining and finishes.
A basic practice will be structured as follows:
Introduction/Announcements/Stretching – 5 – 10 mins
Basic Instruction – 10 – 15 mins
Practice – 15 – 20 mins
Review – 5 mins
Can a member of the Pre Team swim in Wednesday Night Meets?
Yes, they can. Since Pre-Team swimmers are members of the Calverton Swim Team, they may swim in any meet for which their coach thinks they are ready. Parents should speak with Coach Adrienne on which events and meets are most appropriate for their child.
If you have any questions or concerns, please first talk with Coach Adrienne. I can be reach for further questions after practice or at murells@hotmail.com. We are looking forward to a fun and rewarding season!
See you on the deck,
Coach Tony Murray
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Last Updated: June 9, 2008