2009 Recreational Swim League

All swim league dual meets will run as normally scheduled on Saturday, July 4th.

The July 4th Dual Meet, TMJ Torpedos vs. Glenn Hall River Rats, has been relocated to Doyle Pool in Northgate Park. See dual meet schedule below, or talk to your swim coach.

Information Update as of June 29, 2009

Registration for 2009 Swim League is now closed. Please check back in April, 2010 for the 2010 season registration process.

Recreational Swim League Information

The Aquatics Section sponsors a city-wide swim team program designed to introduce swimmers to the environment of competitive swimming.

Our rules are consistent with the U.S. Swimming rules.  Our 12 pools are combined into six swim teams. During the season, swimmers will compete in dual meets against other city teams in the program.  Parents are responsible for participants’ transportation to and from swim meets. Practices are one hour per day. Each team is coached by lifeguard staff selected by the Aquatics Section to be coaches. Swim coaches coach the swimmers and give instruction. 

Important Dates:

Practice begins 6/15. Dual meets are held on Saturday mornings beginning 6/27 through 7/25. Yes, due to limited weekends available, there will be dual meets on July 4th! Freestyle, backstroke and individual medley (IM) trials will be held on Saturday 8/1 at Oki  Pool (Oki, CMMK, Hall) and at Doyle Pool (Doyle/Natomas, Clunie, TMS), at 9am. League Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 8/8-9 at Pannell Meadowview Pool. (Dates may be subject to change).

New Changes to 2009 Season

Swim League Championships:

• Eligible swimmers may swim a total of FIVE (5) events at league championships.
• Eligible swimmers must now pre-register to participate in swim league championships.
• A $10 fee must accompany league championship registration. Please communicate with the coach before registering.
• Payment must be made ONLINE (Course # 48502). Enrollment begins week of July 18.
• The deadline is July 24th. Registration fees can only be paid online or with credit card at pool or community center.

Please click the link to Online Registration www.parksandreconline.cityofsacramento.org

(There is no charge for online registration)

Eligibility:

Age: *7 to 17 years old.  Proof of birth (certificate, etc) required. *Note minimum age restriction (age by July 1st).

Prior membership: Swimmer is ineligible if he/she swam or practiced on another competitive swim team or club from January through June 2009 (exception high school-sponsored teams).

Skills: Minimum of beginning swimming skills (i.e. front crawl with breathing), ability to safely swim in deep water without help, and be able to swim one lap continuously. Children will be water tested during the first few days of practice. Children who cannot meet these safety standards will not be eligible to swim on a team and will either be transferred into lessons or given a refund.

Dual Meets: To be eligible to swim in event trials and league championships, swimmers must participate in three (3) dual meets and one event trials meet. No Exceptions.See below for Dual Meet Schedule.

Registration and Fees:

Deadline to register in order to be able to participate in dual meets is Friday, 6/19. Signed and completed registration form, medical release form, and hold-harmless agreement must be on file at the pool before child enters the water for practices. Failure to provide all paperwork may result in ineligibility. Please note that there will be a $10 fee for participating in Swim League Championships.

Stroke & Turn Clinics:

More Stroke & Turn Clinics have been added. Please check individual pool schedules in the Aquatics Programs Directory (pdf file) for dates and times.

Participant Behavior:

If your child’s behavior interferes with the program or results in disciplinary action during the course of the swim season, your child shall be expelled from the program. Inappropriate parent or guardian behavior can also result in your child being removed from the program. Our philosophy is aligned with PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance). “Honor the Game!”

Parent Assistance:

Parents/guardians are required to volunteer at swim meets a minimum of five hours for the season. Parents are responsible for participating in team meetings and fund raising activities. Contact your swim team coach or pool manager for dates and details after 6/15. 

Parent orientation meeting

New parents are encouraged to attend. City staff will answer questions about the swim team program. Pick up Parent Handbook and other important information.Pick up the Parent Handbook and other forms.

DATE: Tuesday, June 2, 6:00pm, Coloma CC Auditorium

2009 Dual Meet Schedule (subject to change)

Dual Meets start at 8:30am SHARP!

Warm up: home team—7:30am/visitor—7:45am

**Note: Oki Pool is TMJ Torpedos' home pool. Hiram Johnson HS pool is closed.

Questions, please contact your pool, or call 808-2306.