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Competitive Swim Team for ages 5-18
The Riversharks are a competitive swim team that will practice at the PennWest-Clarion Natatorium (Tippin) from Monday-Thursday from 6-8 pm. The swim season runs from the beginning of October through mid-February. The Clarion County YMCA participates in the CENKEY Swim League. Meets are held Saturdays December-February at pools in the league. Swimmers are grouped by level. Swimmers refine strokes and work on endurance. Informational parent meeting is September 15th at 5:30 pm at the Clarion County YMCA in the MPR. New swimmers welcome! Practices will begin in October.
Cost – $255 plus $84 membership fee
Practice Times
The head coach will determine suitable practice groups for your child. Younger ages typically practice less than older, more experienced swimmers. Practice start times are staggered according to different levels, starting at 6 or 7 pm. Swimmers are moved as they learn.
Suggestions for Practice
Practice is available 4 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 – 4 practices per week |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Parent Meeting | September 15, 2022; 5:30 pm at the YMCA |
| Two Week Trial for New Swimmers | October 3 – 14, 2022 |
| First Practice (tentative) | October 3, 2022 |
| Team Photos | October |
| Apparel Order Due at Practice | October |
| Suit and Goggle Fitting | Wednesday, October 26, 5:30 -7:00 pm |
| Awards Banquet | MARCH |
PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORMS AND SCHEDULES
Exact practice times will be announced by the head coach and season schedule will be available at the parent meeting on September 15 at the YMCA. Registration packets will be available for pick-up at the YMCA in September.
IMPORTANT LINKS
2023 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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