2007-2008 Tidal Force Swim Team Information

FCY TIDAL FORCE SWIM TEAM (Ages 3-18)

Tidal Force Announces Spring Competitive Stroke Clinics and Trainings

Registration for current swim team participants begins February 4, 2008

Registration for all other participants begins March 1, 2008

For a full listing of clinics and trainings click here!

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All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool without a flotation device, using recognizable rotary breathing, and swim 25 yards on their back utilizing proper body position.  YMCA membership is required!  A health form and registration form must be completed prior to the first swim practice.

The FCY Tidal Force is a competitive swim team which participates in both summer and winter leagues, and offers a spring competitive stroke clinic between seasons. We compete as a team in scored, dual meets during both seasons, with optional invitational meets also on the schedule.  All swimmers are required to participate in our dual meets, and are encouraged to attend any invitational meets that are offered.  Our head coaches are YMCA certified Level 1 and/or Level 2, and receive training in the latest techniques and trends in competitive swimming through the Eastern States Coaching Clinics.

The team is divided into several practice groups:  The Ripples, our younger, developing swimmers, practice twice a week and focus on improving their freestyle and backstroke technique. They are introduced to breaststroke and butterfly.  The Waves and Low Tide Groups work on refining all 4 strokes through the use of drills, and further develop the breaststroke and butterfly.  More conditioning work is introduced at this level.  These swimmers practice 2-3 times a week.  The High Tides are swimmers who are ready for a more challenging workout than the Low Tide group, but are not yet ready to move into our most advanced levels.  This group works on refining stroke technique using advanced drills, will spend additional time on conditioning, and practice 3-4 times a week.  Our most advanced levels, The Rip Tides and The Force, swim all four strokes properly and have a high level of endurance.  All strokes continue to be refined using advanced drills and techniques.  Conditioning sets are a major part of their practice session.  These swimmers practice 4-5 times a week.  All practice groups participate together in dual meets and most of our invitational meets.

Parent helpers are critical to the successful management of our team. All parents are asked to help out in some capacity at most meets, and are also asked to contribute to the team through a non-meet job, such as running a social activity or overseeing a fundraiser.

For more information, please contact a member of the coaching staff at 301-663-5130 x283

Practice calendars can be downloaded here. Practice Calendar.

For any additional information please contact 301-663-5131 extension 283 or by e-mail at swimteam@frederickymca.org

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Parent helpers are critical to the successful management of our team and meets. All parents are asked to help out in some capacity at most meets, and are also asked to contribute to the team through a non-meet job such as helping with a newsletter, social activity coordinator, volunteer coordinator etc.