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Welcome to the Skippack
Swim Team!
We
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Our
History:
Skippack Swim Team is in its third decade.
Last year, Skippack Swim Team
finished second in
the Tri-County League and will again
strive for the Championship.
Our
Philosophy:
The officers and coaches of Skippack
Swim Team believe in teaching the
fundamentals of competitive
Swimming, with an emphasis on proper
technique 1st, and speed training
2nd. We attempt to provide a fun and
educational atmosphere that focuses
on sportsmanship and hard work,
which are important aspects of
competitive swimming.
Our
Coaches:
Returning as head coach is
Mike Hones. Kate
Marino will be with us for
her third year as an assistant
coach. Brian Ziegler
will also be returning for his
second year as one of our assistant
coaches.
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Announcements: |
Minimum Requirements
In the name of safety, we require that all children be
“water safe”. This means that each child will be able to
easily swim the length of the pool, unassisted. The
coaches can work on technique. Children not meeting the
minimum requirements should consider swimming lessons.
Registration - Summer
2008
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Skippack Swim Team 2008 Registration Form here ...
Please
send your registration in prior to the parent meeting.
> Registration check due by
May 20th
> Registration fees listed on
Registration Form
> Please include the non member fees if applicable
> Birth certificate copy required for all new
swimmers
Parent
Meeting / Practice Schedule
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Mon. June 2 6:30pm
- Parent meeting (held at Skippack Pool - no practice)
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June 3rd thru Last Day of School
- Evening Practices
> 8 & Under, 10 & Under: 6:30-7:15pm
> 11 & Over: 7:15-8pm
o Should the water be too cold, land exercises will be
done, so all kids are expected to bring sneakers.
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Morning practice
will start when school is out.
> 8 & Under, 10 & Under: 9-10am daily
> 11 & Over: 10-11:15am daily
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Additional evening practices
will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from
6:30-8:00pm once school is out.
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May 7 & May 12 PVHS Pool Area 6:30-7:30pm
- Team suits and caps and team apparel will be on sale.
(we'll be using the same team suit as last year.
> Join our Skippack Swim Team eMail distribution
list
for important updates (see BOTTOM of this page)
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