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Fenwick Frogs Swim Team 2023

Enrollment is now open!  (Monday, April 24)

The benefits of joining the Fenwick swim team include:

      • a fun and healthy summer activity;
      • teaches water safety through improved swimming skills;
      • meet new friends who live in the neighborhood;
      • learn from some of the area’s top senior-level swimmers;
      • try a new sport in a relaxed atmosphere;
      • gives youth of all abilities the chance to join, as many kids have very little swimming experience;
      • gives older athletes a sport to cross-train as they stay in shape for their school sports.

WHO: All swimmers ages 5-18. Fenwick residents ONLY.
** If you are unsure your little swimmer is ready for swim team, please contact us to set up an evaluation day.

COST:  2 options

      • OPTION 1 – $190 includes lessons, 1 pair of goggles, 1 swim cap, 1 swimsuit. Must be registered & order placed by FRIDAY, MAY 5 AT 8 PM.
      • OPTION 2 – $135 includes lessons only.
        You supply your own goggles and swimsuit (black sport suit, any brand). 
        The swimcap has the team name, so notify Shawna Aldridge (see below) if you need one. Cost: $5. The swim cap is required for the all-city meet.

REGISTRATION:  Enrollment is coordinated through the King Marlin’s Swim Club, which hires the coaches. Please register ASAP so we determine the number of coaches needed as early as possible.

REGISTER HERE!

PRACTICES:  The season begins May 30 and lasts approximately six weeks. You are not obligated to attend all practices. Choose what works best for your schedule. The more you attend, the more improvement you will see.

      • Monday evenings: Littles from 7 to 8 p.m.; Bigs from 8 to 9 p.m.
      • Tuesday mornings: Littles from 8 to 9 a.m.; Bigs from 9 to 10 a.m.
      • Wednesday evenings: All participants, 8 to 9 p.m.
      • Thursday mornings: All participants, 9 to 10 a.m.

MEETS will be held Monday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Swimmers must be able to do the following:

      • Put their whole head underwater.
      • Know the basic breathing and blowing bubbles of swimming.
      • Swim at least half the Fenwick Pool unassisted.
      • They do not need to know every stroke but should know the basics of Freestyle.

Parents Should Know:

      • Swim team and swim lessons are not the same. This is not individual instruction.
      • Coaches move around the pool, therefore child needs basic swimming skills.
      • If parent is uncertain if their child is ready for swim team, an evaluation day can be scheduled.

If you have any questions, please text, call or email the resident team leader:

GO FROGS!      Register now!