Competitive Aquatics

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. Mary Gromelski & Chris Wrubel, our Assistant Coaches assist Coach Mark in providing the Greater Scranton YMCA with the most experienced, All Adult 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)

ALL SWIM TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE

GREATER SCRANTON YMCA MEMBERS

Blue Practice: Ages 5-12

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

M/W/F: 5:30-6:30 p.m. & SAT: 7:00-8:00 a.m.

White Practice: Ages 12 & over

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

M/W/F: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

T/TH: 6:00-7:15 a.m.

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)

PLEASE NOTE: Any “Summer Only” Swimmers who decide to stay with our Team for the Fall/Winter 2008-2009 Season should contact Diana Dempsey to receive their $100 discount on the Fall/Winter Team Fee.

There will be a parents pre-season orientation meeting on WEDNESDAY, September 10th, 2008 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

TIME: 7:30-9:00 pm

Scranton YMCA Members: $25

Non-Members: $50

(Fees are per 10 Practice Sessions)