Announcement
Hello Fins Families!
We are looking forward to a great summer swim season in 2021. The information below reflects our current plan. Even if we are thrown some curveballs, we ensure a fun and productive environment for all families involved. Registration opens at noon on Sunday, April 18th.
Important Dates:
Monday, May 24th – Daily Practice Begins
Friday, June 4th – Swim Trial Ends
Wednesday, June 9th – First Swim Meet
Wednesday, July 14th – Last Swim Meet
All practices prior to June 18th will occur in the afternoon/evenings. Starting on Monday, June 21st, morning and afternoon practices will be offered.
Meets will occur each Wednesday from June 9th – July 14th.
Swim Ability Requirement:
All swimmers new to our team must attend a short evaluation. Swimmers will be asked to complete an independent 25 meter kick on their back and 25 meters of freestyle. Age 4 swimmers are eligible to join the team upon demonstration of swim proficiency and swim trial behavioral maturity.
Meets:
We do plan to participate in the GRAL league this summer, however all 6 meets will likely be held at Fox Hall in a virtual format. Our swimmers’ results will be matched up with our competitor’s results each week to determine a winner. You can expect meets to be much quicker with this method and there is the added bonus of no travel time to other pools. Meets will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:00.
Volunteer Info:
We will have a better handle on volunteer requirements after registration numbers come in. In the past, we have required all families to sign up for six shifts during the swim season. We expect a similar requirement this summer.
Registration:
The cost to participate on the Fins’ team for the summer is $130. Discounts exist for senior swimmers and for families with more than two swimmers participating.
For those considering swim, but not quite ready to commit, we do offer a 2-week trial. The trial runs from Monday, May 24th – Friday, June 4th. The cost is $30.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions. We are always looking for volunteers to help make this another great season!
Fins’ Parent Representatives:
Ann Pietrantoni (ann_p_stephenson@yahoo.com)
Kirsten Crank (kej36@yahoo.com)