Northern Neck Family YMCA

Masters SWIM TEAM- What you need to know

Facility -  Harris Road Kilmarnock, VA

Practice times:

Tuesdays: 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Thursdays: 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Workout sheets will be available so that missed practices can be made up on your own.

Camaraderie is one of the most important components of masters swimming. We swim better, faster, and include many fun activities in or out of the water. Whether your personal goals include competition or not, all swimmers are part of the whole team and offer their own special contributions. Mutual encouragement and support are an integral part of the Masters experience.

Practices are organized having specific objectives and tailored to the abilities of individuals. No need to be an accomplished swimmer, just the ability to swim two lengths of the pool without rest, plus the fitness to do additional swimming with rest, are required. For more information, contact Northern Neck Family YMCA (804-435-0223) or coach Kathryn Gregory (804-462-5608).

Program Objectives:

Participants will work toward the

1. ability to safely and correctly do workouts using interval training method.

2. ability to swim (or begin basics) of the competitive strokes: freestyle, breast stroke, backstroke and butterfly.

3. improved stroke mechanics.

4. performance of acceptable turns and finishes.

5, continued improvement and progress in swimming skills as measured against specific objectives.

Additional Information:

Prepaid season (11 months) cost to masters swimming participants is $200 for YMCA members. This is due by September 9, the first day of the 2008-09 season. Non members will be charged $55 monthly and may only swim during practice times. Fees must be paid at the Northern Neck Family YMCA main facility, 39 Harris Road, Kilmarnock, (not the pool).

Swimmers must be registered with United States Masters Swimming (USMS), Virginia Association. This affords accident and liability insurance, provides US Masters SWIMMING magazine, provides a Virginia LMSC newsletter, allows participation in sanctioned events and activities, and provides numerous other resources. USMS membership card must be shown by October 1.

Participation in optional special clinics or swim meets may incur additional charges.

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