Swim Team

The Tidal Wave Swim Team

The Tidal Wave Swim Team is a member of the USA Swimming. The team works to help each swimmer develop confidence, ability, self-discipline and team play, all in a competitive aquatic environment. Our team of coaches strives to make each member achieve his/her potential and exposes them to the exciting world of team swimming.

TWST is open to all competitive swimmers ages 6 and older who swim at a Level 4, or above skill. Swimmers are expected to attend all practices, all dual meets, League Championship, B&G Invitational and USA Swimming meets. Dedication, positive attitude and a willingness to put forth a consistent effort are required. All new swimmers must have tryouts.

Parents are required to volunteer in assisting the running of the swim meets held during the season. These activities help the Boys and Girls Club to maintain the “World Class” standards in programming which includes the Tidal Wave Swim Team. Parents serve as timers, marshals, and judges.

Parents may visit swim team practices on the last day of each month only. Monthly coach/parent meetings are also conducted. Please note the schedule which will be posted on the TWST bulletin board. Also note, that a second child from the same family receives $20.00 off the team fee.

Year-Round Schedule

Fall - Spring Season: September 12, 2011 - June 23, 2012
Summer Season: Begins June 25, 2012

Down payment is required at time of registration, if unable to pay full payment upon registration, credit card authorization forms must be filled out and monthly payments will be set up with your credit card till the end of the season. If child withdraws from program by October 1st, $25.00 will be forfeited. No refunds after this date. $55.00 USA Swimming membership is included, entry fees will be paid separately. Refer to the forms further down on the page for more information.

Take Your Mark - Beg & Adv

Learn about the new world of competitive swimming. Learn and improve your strokes, starts and turns. Practices include exercises and games.

Beg. Level: 1st year of participation
Adv. Level: 2nd year of participation
Ages: 6 - 9
Time: 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Days: Beg - Mon, Wed & Fri
Adv - Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat
(Sat - 9:00-10:30 AM)
Limit of Participants: Beg: 30
Adv: 30

Seniors (Formerly Dolphins)

A more challenging program for the advanced swimmer, this team helps swimmers gain an edge in the water. This program includes 40 minutes of stretching and strength building exercises.

Gold Time JO's 8th Place and Up Commitment

Ages: 11-18
Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Days: Monday - Saturday
   (Mon-Fri) 5:30pm-6:15pm
            - Dry Land
   (Wed) 6:30-8:30pm
            - Stroke Development
   (Sat) 8:30-11:00am

Juniors

Technique, team attitude and fun. Stroke development continues and the early stages of training are introduced. This program includes 30 minutes of stretching and strength exercises. Emphasis on development, coordination and team-play building.

Silver Time and Up JO's Commitment

Ages: 10 - 16
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Days: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri (Wed & Sat optional)
Limit Of Participants: 24

Fees

Fall/Spring: Sept 12, 2011 - Jun 23, 2012
TYM Beg - $850
TYM Adv - $1000

Fall/Summer: Sept 12 - Aug 24
Juniors - $1450
Seniors - $1600

Fees are paid on a monthly schedule.


Summer Stroke Development Camp:
June 25 - Aug 24
Half Day - $100/week (TWST Member)
                 - $120/week (Non-TWST Member)
Full Day - Join Fun Club

Prior to registration, all swimmers and parents must see coach for personal interview and level placement. Upon acceptance, Boys & girls clubs of union county membership is required. Please Fill out the TWST application form, medical form and TWST Policy. The forms will also be posted on the website. Make sure To bring the following forms at time of registration.

If you plan on participating in the Senior level, understand that parents and swimmers must make a full commitment to swimming.

Meet Schedule

Please plan your activities ahead and notify in an advance if unable to attend
Check bulletin board and website on a regular basis for eligibility reports to meet deadlines. Place your initials next to your name and select the event(s) you would like to swim for a particular meet.
To participate in any of these meets you must set up and entry fee account where you must maintain at least $40. Swimmers will not be able to participate in meets if funds are unavailable. To get started on your account, write a check out to the Boys & Girls Clubs of UC and submit check to Yefim Shoykhet.
Keep in mind, on an average a swimmer would swim 3 events for each day, $3 per each event.

2011-2012 Tentative Meet Schedule (PDF)

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For the most up-to-date information on swim meets, please visit the NJSwim website here.

Swim Camp - Stroke Development and Conditioning

The focus of this exciting camp is to provide stroke development, conditioning and preparation for the upcoming season. Club members will benefit from stroke clinics, instructional videos, stretching and conditioning techniques. This camp is for competitive swimmers only who are already on a swim team or looking to join one. (Space is limited)

Half Day: Four hours consisting of stroke development, dry land, videos, and lots of fun!
Full Day: Includes the half day schedule, plus computer class, game room and gym time, arts and crafts, and even more fun!

Beginners: This is for swimmers who are interested in competitive swimming in the near feature and beginner levels of swim team
Advanced: This is for skilled swimmers with swim team experience who would like to improve stroke mechanics and conditioning.

Swim meets available for USA Swimming members.

Weekly Schedule - 2012

June 25- June 29: Freestyle
July 2 - July 6: Starts
July 9 - July 13: Backstroke
July 16- July 20: Breaststroke
July 23- July 27: Butterfly
July 30- August 3: Freestyle/Backstroke
August 6 - August 10: Breaststroke/Butterfly
August 13 - August 17: Starts & Turns
August 20- August 24: Individual Medley

Forms

How to Attend a Swim Meet

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