The Greater Scranton YMCA swim team is based on the YMCA principles of competitive swimming and character values.  We believe that everybody swims and everybody wins.  The Coaching staff, under the direction of Head Coach Mark Esolen, Sr. is dedicated to emphasizing values through individual development in swimming skills, sportsmanship, leadership and team spirit.  Chris Wrubel, Mark Esolen, Jr, & Matt Esolen, and Larissa Cleary our Assistant Coaches assist Coach Mark in providing the Greater Scranton YMCA with the most experienced, coaching staff in the area.

PLEASE NOTE:

· Each family will be given 6 Lottery Tickets to sell at $5 per ticket price.  This is a Parents Club fundraiser and proceeds are used to help defray team expenses such as ribbons, special events & equipment used by or for the swimmers.

· All fees are season fees.  Prices cannot be pro-rated for late registrants.

· Coaches may move swimmers to a different practice session according to ability level if needed.

· 2ND SWIMMER FROM SAME FAMILY = 10% DISCOUNT

· 3RD SWIMMER FROM SAME FAMILY = 20%DISCOUNT

· 4TH, 5TH, 6TH ETC. SWIMMERS FROM SAME FAMILY = FREE

(Same family = brothers/sisters residing in same residence)

MULTIPLE SWIMMER DISCOUNTS CAN ONLY BE ISSUED AT FRONT DESK

ALL SWIM TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE

 GREATER SCRANTON YMCA MEMBERS

 

White Practice:  Introductory Level (for those new to or with only 1 or 2 years of Competitive Swimming Experience)

Emphasis is on technique, turns, starts, goal setting and conditioning.

Tue/Thur:  6:30-7:30 p.m. & SAT:  8:00-9:00 a.m.

 

Blue Practice:  Intermediate Level (for those who know all four competitive strokes & turn techniques with at least 1 year of competitive experience)

Conditioning, goal setting, pacing, with a strong emphasis on technique.

M/W/F:  5:30-7:00 p.m.

 SAT:  7:30-9:00 a.m.

 

Gold Practice:  Advanced Level (for those who are ready to commit to an advanced level of training necessary to work toward qualifying for Junior Olympics and YMCA National Meets.  All members of this practice sessions are required to attend a minimum of 5 practices per week, join USS Swimming, attend a minimum of one (1) U.S.S. meet during each competitive season.  We are looking for a high level of dedication from all members of this practice session.

M/W/F:  6:30-8:30 p.m.

T/TH:  6:00-7:15 a.m. until Nay Aug Park Pool opens; thereafter, Tue/Thur:  7-8:30am at the Nay Aug Park Pool.

SAT:  7:00-9:00 a.m.

 

Coaches will notify swimmers when Tue/Thur morning practices will begin.  (Minimum of 5 swimmers must notify coaches that they plan to attend Tue/Thur am practices in order for these practices to begin)

There will be a parents pre-season orientation meeting on WEDNESDAY, April 15th, 2009 at 6:00 pm.  All parents of new/prospective or returning swimmers are urged to attend.

 

Our Masters practice is a chance to meet other swimmers, improve techniques, experience the energy of a team workout all under the direction of a coach.  Previous competitive experience is NOT required. 

Each Masters participant receives a pass valid for ten (10) practice sessions.  Our Masters coach will mark off a practice each time the participant attends.  Note:  There is no expiration date on the Practice Pass. 

AGE:       19 AND OVER

DAY:     Tuesday & Thursdays          Monday & Wednesday

TIME:    7:30-9:00 pm               6:00-7:30 am

Scranton YMCA Members:  $25

Non-Members:  $50

(Fees are per 10 Practice Sessions)

For additional information about Swim Team, please contact

Diana Dempsey at

342-8115 or dsdemps@aol.com

E-mail:  dsdemps@aol.com

Greater Scranton YMCA

We Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities

Competitive Aquatics

Our Spring Stroke Clinic is designed to help swimmers ages 5-14 WHO ARE NEW TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING OR HAVE 2 YEARS OR LESS OF COMPETITIVE SWIMMING EXPERIENCE.  This clinic will provide these swimmers with the opportunity to get a “taste” of competitive swimming to see if they wish to join our team, or to improve their technique.  The clinic also provides our coaches with an opportunity to evaluate swimmers who are unsure of their “readiness” to join a swim team.

Monday/Wednesday:  5:30—6:30 pm

Scranton Y Members—$20          Non-Members—$30