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Practice / Events Information
**The YMCA Riversharks Swim Team will host a parent meeting at 6 pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Clarion County YMCA**
Practices are held at the Clarion University Tippin Natatorium in the 6-lane competitive pool, and in the diving pool. The exact practice schedule will be determined by the coach.
Practices for the 2019-2020 season will be announced soon. Practices are held Monday through Thursday between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Practice lengths will vary by swimmer age and ability.
The Riversharks Swim Team has two levels of swimmers (competitive and developmental) that participate in all events and meets together.
Developmental Guppies and Minnows – Learn basic strokes, streamlines, work on strength, diving, etc. Practices are held in the diving pool to accommodate shorter distance swims.
Competitive Seals, Dolphins and Sharks – Refine dives, strokes and turns. Work on technique and endurance. All practices held in 25 yard competitive pool.
Practice Times
| Guppies | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Diving Pool |
| Minnows | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Diving Pool |
| Seals 1 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Competitive Pool |
| Seals 2 | 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Competitive Pool |
| Swordfish | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Competitive Pool |
| Dolphins | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Competitive Pool |
| Sharks | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Competitive Pool |
Swimmers are moved as they learn.
Suggestions for Practice
Practice is available 4-5 nights a week during most weeks of the season. We recommend the following based on age, however, you know your child best and should adjust the schedule to best meet the needs of your child.
| Ages 8 and Under | 2 practices per week |
| Ages 9 to 10 yrs. old | 3 – 4 practices per week |
| Ages 11 and up | 3 – 5 practices per week |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Registrations Due | TBA |
| Suit & Goggle Fitting | November 5, 2019 5:30-7:30 in Tippin Gym |
| Parent Meeting (New & Returning Parents) Tippin Balcony Area | TBA |
| Team Photos | TBA |
| Apparel Order Due at Practice | TBA |
| Pizza Pub Orders Due | TBA |
| Pizza Pick-Up at Pizza Pub | TBA |
| Turn in Raffle Tickets | TBA |
| Mock Meet at CUP with Entire Team | TBA |
| Awards Banquet | MARCH |
PRINTABLE PRACTICE SCHEDULE
(COMING SOON) to print or view the 2019 – 2020 practice schedule. Exact practice times will be announced by the head coach.
Stroke Clinics
Stroke Clinics will be held approximately twice a month on Fridays from 6-7 pm. These are not endurance practices. Clinics help swimmers learn and correct technique such as strokes, diving, streamlines, and turns.
TBA
IMPORTANT LINKS
2020 DISTRICT QUALIFYING TIMES (COMING SOON)
Meet Locations with GPS Addresses
USA/YMCA Official DQ Slips
Meet Etiquette for Swimmers and Parents
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