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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:

  1. Making sure the swimmers have a fun and rewarding experience
  2. Developing strong team spirit
  3. 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.
Swim Lesson Form

Swim Team Documents

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Swim Team Registration Forms Due – May 1st

Swim Team Online Registration

Swim Team Welcome Letter 2012

Swim Team Parents Committee Letter 2012

Swim Team Volunteer Handbook – Word Format

Swim Team Volunteer Handbook in – PDF Format

Directions to other pools in the SCCSL – Word Format

2012 Team Events and Meets

DATE DAY TIME ACTIVITY
May 29 Tues. 4-7PM First practice
May 29-31 T/W/R 4-7PM Team tryouts
May 28 Mon. See below Regular practices start for all age groups
June 1 Fri. TBA Swim team parents meeting
June 4 Mon. 6-6:45 Developmental practices start
June 14 Thurs. TBA Jump start Mini Meet at Malvern Prep
June 15 Fri. TBA Swim team relay meet and water ice for 12&U
June 15 Fri. TBA Teen night sleep over for 13 and over
June 18 Mon. See below Morning practices begin
June 23rd Sat 9am Wedgewood @ Roslyn
June 26 Tues. TBA Family Bingo
June 28 Thurs. 11:30 Lunch Bunch
June 30 Sat 9am Jennersville YMCA @ Wedgewood
July 6 Fri. 8-10:30 Swim Team Parents Social
July 7 Sat 9am Wedgewood @ UMLY
July 11 Weds. 5pm Waterview @ Wedgewood
July 14 Sat. 9am Green Woods @ Wedgewood
July 16 Mon. 5:30 Swim team pasta dinner for all 3 champs.
July 18 Weds. 5PM Mini 1st Champs @ Greens Woods
July 19 Thurs. 5PM Raindate for Mini 1st Champs
July 21 Sat. 9AM 1st Championships @ Waterview
July 23 Mon. 5PM Raindate for 1st Champs
July 23 Mon. 5PM Awards dinner and party. Pool open for team to 9:30. Will be rescheduled if 1st Champs is rained out.
July 27-28 Fri.-Sat. 9AM-? 2nd Champs and end of season party at 8PM

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 NEW to the swim team must attend swim team tryouts on June 1st thru 3rd.

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 2012 season by going to the practice for the level that you finished the 2011 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 28th through June 15th – 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 18th – 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 4th – 15th:

5:45 – 7:00 (Tues & Thurs only)

Starting June 18th – 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.

2012 Contacts

Swim Team Coaches

  • Kerry Myers – Head Coach & Swim Lesson Director – swimwedgewood@gmail.com
  • Tim Horan – Assistant Coach
  • Chris McLaughlin – Assistant Coach
  • Eileen Hazard – Assistant Coach
  • Sara Schubert – Assistant Coach
  • Megan Winslow – Assistant Coach

Swim Team Parent’s Committee

Swim Team Photos

2008 Team Photo

2008 13&Over Sleepover Slideshow – (Once the pictures are downloaded – click your mouse to go to the next picture)

2007 Team Photo

If you are from the swim team and have information you wish to have posted, please contact the webmaster at: mailto:wedgewoodclub1@gmail.com.