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Swim Team— Wedgewood Waves!

The Wedgewood Waves Swim Team is a part of the Suburban Swim League. We are always looking for new members! Coached by an outstanding staff, the team competes in 8 swim meets. All swimmers must have a paid swim club membership. Swimmers of all levels are encouraged to join. There is no minimum age to join however swimmers need to be able to stay afloat and “swim” one lap to the best of their ability. Our excellent coaches can help every child to improve their swimming abilities. The maximum age is 18. The age groups are 6 & under (with limited events),8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18. Your age group is determined by the age you are as of May 30th of the current year.

You can call Bill Adami at 322-7824 to sign up. You may also stop by the pool during open hours to sign up. The first practice of the season is usually the day after Memorial Day. You may stop by the pool and sign up during practice times (M-F 3:30 and 4:30) prior to school let out.

You may also email Bill Adami at wadami@aol.com.

Important Dates for 2008

June 9th - Team suit fitting 8-10 a.m., bring money

June 13th - 8-9 a.m. team practice, 9-10 a.m. posters & breakfast

June 18th– Team pictures 4:15 p.m.

June 28th - No swim meet- take a weekend vacation!

June 30th - We have a Monday evening swim meet at Valleybrook at 6 p.m.

July 4th - Holiday practice - water polo

July 19th - Championships 9 a.m. and Team Party 6 p.m.

Practice

May 27th—June 6th, Practice will be 3:30-4:30 or 4:30-5:30 Monday—Friday. Swimmers can choose either practice time to attend.

Morning practice will begin on June 9th, 2008

Monday— Friday

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.— 11 & over

9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.— 10 & under

Swim Meets

Meets are held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The team competes in 8 meets per season.

Wednesday evening meets shall begin at 6:00 pm. Saturday meets shall begin at 9:00 am.

Swim Meet Schedule for 2008: Get there prior to warm up!

Sat, June 14 - Home against Arundel - warm up 8:25 a.m. - start 9 a.m.

Wed, June 18 - Home against Crestmoor - w/u 5:25 p.m. - start 6 p.m.

Sat, June 21 - Away at Club Brennan - warm up 8:40 p.m. - start 9 a.m.

Wed, June 25 - Away at HAC– warm up 5:40 p.m. - start 6 p.m.

Sat, June 28 - NO SWIM MEET

Mon, June 30 - Away at Valleybrook - warm up 5:40 p.m. - start 6 p.m.

Wed, July 2 - Home against Oakwood- warm up 5:25 p.m. - start 6 p.m.

Wed, July 9 - Home against Glasgow Pines- w/u 5:25 p.m. - start 6 p.m.

Sat, July 12 - Away at Penn Acres - warm up 8:40 p.m. - start 9 a.m.

Time Trials and Championships

Practice for championships - July 14 - 18 9-10 a.m.

Sun, July 13— 13 & over Time Trials at Oakwood Valley

Warm up: 3:10-3:30 p.m. Start time 3:45 p.m.

Mon, July 14— 11-12 Time Trials at Persimmon Creek

Warm up: 4:50-5:05 p.m. Start time: 5:30 p.m.

Tues, July 15— 9-10 Time Trials at Fairfield

Warm up: 4:50-5:05 p.m. Start time: 5:30 p.m.

Wed, July 16— 8 & under Time Trials at Three Little Bakers

Warm up: 4:50-5:05 p.m. Start time: 5:30 p.m.

Thurs, July 17— Time Trials rain date

Sat, July 19— Champ Finals at Western YMCA

Warm up: 8-8:15 a.m. Start Time 9 a.m.

Swim Team Fees

Every participant must have a paid swim club membership. The fee for the first child in a household is $30. The fee for the second child in the same household will be $25 and so on.

Volunteers

Every parent is expected to volunteer time during swim meets. We need the following volunteer positions at every meet:

Starter/Refree, Stroke & Turn Judge, Place Judges, Clerk of Course, Head Timers, Runners, Scorers, Timers, Announcers, and Snack Bar helpers.

All starters, referees, and stroke and turn officials for League Dual and Championship meets must attend a League Officials Clinic each year to become certified within the League.

Our Swim Team Representative is Bill Adami. 322-7824

Find more information about the Suburban Swim League and directions to swim meets visit their website at www.sslswim.org