2010 Recreational Swim League

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 13 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 in 2010:

Mark your calendars! Our Recreational Swim League begins June 21. Dual meets are Saturdays, July 3-25.  Freestyle/backstroke trials are Aug 7. League Championships will be held Aug. 14 & 15.  (dates are subject to change)

Please click the link to Online Registration beginning April 5, 2010 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:

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: TBA, 2010. Coloma CC Auditorium

2010 Dual Meet Schedule (subject to change)

TBA

Swim League Championships August 14-15 at Pannell Meadowview Pool

Dual Meets start at 8:00am 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.