Youth Swim Team
The Blue Mt. Recreation Commission will sponsor an elementary youth swim team for winter 2019-20. The winter season includes practice 3 days a week and swim meets on Saturday’s. This program is open to any student 6 years of age through 8th grade. This is not the Learn to Swim program. Practices are an hour long so students need an attention span to last that long. To register for swim team, students should possess a swim lesson background and have completed Level 3 of the Learn to Swim Program. Practices involve swimming laps to work on stroke mechanics and build endurance. They must be able to swim an uninterrupted lap of freestyle with arm recovery out of the water (No doggie paddling) with side breathing. All new participants will be evaluated over a 2 week period to determine if they are ready for the swim team experience.
The program will run from December through March. You may register online for this program but if you are unsure of the ability level of your child, it is recommended to stop in the Rec office or call to inquire.
Practice Schedule
Elementary Students: Monday & Wednesday's from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. AND Sunday from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Middle School Students: Monday & Wednesday's from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. AND Sunday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SWIMMER’S RULES
-All regular pool rules are in effect for swim team.
-For safety reasons, swimmers must adhere to coaches, lifeguards & Recreation Staff’s instructions at all times!
-Understand the coach is there to help all the team members improve and do their best. Give him/her your complete respect and cooperation at all times.
The Pool Office is OFF LIMITS to swimmers at ALL TIM E S. There are rest rooms in the locker rooms for swimmers to use.
All registered swimmers will participate.
REMEMBER: You are representing Blue Mountain at all functions involving the swim team. Your action and conduct is a reflection on the entire team.
PLEASE NOTE: The Blue Mt. Recreation Commission will not refund registration fees for Commission activities, except under special circumstances