Swim Team « Wedgewood Swim Club in West Chester, PA

The Wedgewood Swim Team is comprised of approximately 200 swimmers ranging in age from 5 to 18 years. They compete in the Southern Chester County Swim League. The team is split into competitive and developments squads. The season runs from June to end of July.

Our swim team goals include:

Making sure the swimmers have a fun and rewarding experience
Developing strong team spirit
Teaching swimmers solid fundamentals

Latest News 2012

Wedgewood will be offering swim lessons for those who would like to increase their swimming ability. Review the information on the following link and fill out the registration form if interested.

Parents Committee Letter

Swim Lesson Form

2012 Swim Team Registration Form

Download 2012 Registration Form

Upcoming Events for 2012

Swim Team Registration Forms Due – May 1st

2012 Calendar to be updated shortly

May 28, Sat – Pool opens

May 31st, Tues- First Practice, pool open from 4-7

May 31, June 1,2, Tues/Wed/Thurs – Swim team tryouts and pool open from 4-7

May 31-June 3, Mon-Fri – Regular practice for all age groups.

June 3, Fri – Swim team Parents Meeting

June 7, Tue – Developmental practice begins, 6-6:45

June 16, Thurs – Jump Start Mini Meet @ Malvern Prep

June 17, Friday – Swim team relay meet and water ice for 12&U

June 20, Mon – Swim Team 1^st morning practice

June 25, Sat – Swim Meet – Roslyn @ Wedgewood

June 28, Tues – Swim team family bingo open to all club families

June 29, Wed – Swim Meet – UMLY @ Wedgewood

July 4, Monday at 1pm – July 4^th kids activities

July 6, Wed – Swim Meet – Wedgewood @ Jennersville

July 9, Saturday – Swim Meet – Wedgewood @ Greenwoods

July 13, Wed – Swim Meet – Wedgewood @ Waterview

July 13, Wed at 8 – Swim Team Sleepover for 13 and older. Starts immediately after the Swim Meet about 9:00pm.

July 18, Monday at 5:30 – Swim team pasta dinner for all 3 champs (Mini’s, 1^st and 2^nd)

July 20, Wed – Mini 1^st champs at Greenwoods

July 21, Thurs – Rain date for Mini champs

July 23, Saturday – 1^st Champs at Waterview

July 25, Monday at 5 – Swim team awards dinner and party, pool open for swim team to 9:30

July 29/30, Friday/ Saturday – 2^nd champs and end of season party on Sat at 8:00

2012 Competition Schedule

DATE	DAY	TIME	ACTIVITY

June 23rd	Sat	9am	Wedgewood @ RoslynGreen Woods @ Jennerville UMLY@ Waterview
June 30th	Sat	9am	UMLY @ Green WoodsRoslyn @ Waterview Jennersville YMCA @ Wedgewood
July 7th	Sat	9am	Jennersville YMCA @ RoslynWedgewood @ UMLY Waterview @ Green Woods
July 11th	Wed	5pm	Green Woods @ RoslynUMLY @ Jennersville YMCA Waterview @ Wedgewood
JULY 14	Sat	9am	Roslyn @ UMLYGreen Woods @ Wedgewood Jennersville YMCA @ Waterview
JULY 18th	WED	5pm	Mini 1^st Champs @ Greens Woods
JULY 91th	THURS	5pm	Raindate for Mini 1^st Champs
JULY 21st	SAT	9:00 am	1^st Chamionships @ Waterview
JULY 25	MON	5pm	Raindate for 1^st Champs
JULY 27^th-28th	FRI / SAT	8:45 am	League Championships @ Wedgewood

Rescheduled meets shall take place on the next available Monday or Thursday.

Wednesday home meets warmups at 4:00 PM (please arrive by 3:45PM)
Wednesday away meets warmups at 4:25PM (please arrive before 4:15PM)
Saturday home meets warmups at 8:00 AM (please arrive before 7:50 AM)
Saturday away meets warmups at 8:30 AM (please arrive before 8:15 AM)

2012 Practice

All swimmers who are NEW to the swim team must attend swim team tryouts on June 1^st thru 3^rd.

All swimmers who swam Developmental last year must also attend tryouts for the coaches evaluation and proper placement, even if your swimmer had competed on the team last year.

All RETURNING Competitive swimmers please begin the 2011 season by going to the practice for the level that you finished the 2010 season. The coaches will decide when you are ready to change levels.

Please note that practices will only be cancelled if it is pouring rain. If it is cold and drizzling, come prepared for dry-land practice.

General Guidelines for Placement

The following placement guidelines are for your reference. Final placement will be determined by the coaches.

Competitive

Competitive team swimmers should be capable of continuous lateral breathing on freestyle and should be able to complete a 25 without stopping of freestyle and backstroke. Coaches will evaluate strength of kick, ability to do other strokes, in addition to assess competitive team placement. Coaches may suggest competitive team complimented with stroke clinics.

Developmental

Developmental swimmers should be able to swim freestyle with lateral breathing (no doggy paddle) and some backstroke. Consistency of breathing, strength of kick and body position will be considered for recommendation for lessons or competitive team.

Lessons

Lessons are intended for those swimmers who need instructional help to master lateral breathing freestyle and meet pre-team level. Additional private lessons are also available for all levels

All level placements will be as determined by the coaches and may consider other strengths and assessment indicators in addition to the above.

The 2012 Competitive Team practice schedule is:

From May 31st through June 17th – Monday through Friday (no Saturday practices):

13 and older – from 4:00-5:45pm
11-12 yr old – from 5:15-6:45pm
10 yr and younger – from 5:45 – 7pm (Mon/Wed/Fri onl)

Starting June 20th – Monday through Friday

13 and older – from 8:00 – 9:45 am
11-12 yr olds - from 9:30 – 10:45 am
10 and under – from 10:30 – 11:30 am

The 2012 Developmental Team practice June 6^th – 17th:

5:45 – 7:00 (Tues & Thurs only)

Starting June 20th – Monday through Friday:

Developmental Level A practice from 9:00 – 9:50 am

Developmental Level B practice from 9:50 – 10:30 am

The following is a summary of Developmental Levels:

Developmental Level A is for swimmers who have mastered freestyle and backstroke, using good stroke technique and breathing habits. Swimmers at this level will begin to master breaststroke and butterfly techniques.

Developmental Level B is for swimmers who have a good foundation in freestyle and backstroke, but who need some help with stroke technique and breathing habits.