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HYCAT Handbook: Swimming Programs 2000-2001 Fall/Winter Season
Developmental Teams/Instructional Programs
( Competition Programs )Bronze Silver Gold High School Masters High School (Seasonal) Summer (Seasonal)
NOTE: ADDITIONAL/UP-DATED INFORMATION AND HANDOUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT EITHER THE PARENTS' MEETINGS OR WHEN YOUR CHILD ATTENDS THEIR FIRST PRACTICE [AA] DEVELOPMENTAL / INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
[1A] BRONZE TEAM PROGRAMS
** COACHING STAFF: [Cindy Hemsworth] ** sections 1/2 ** PRACTICE SCHEDULE: {NOTE: swimmers/parents MUST select one "section" and attend ONLY that time period based upon the swimmer's age, ability & previous experience; movement from one section to another section may be possible at the end of each month based upon enrollment levels} ** MON/TUE/WED/THU (enrollment approx 15-20 per section) ** section #1 5:10PM- 5:40PM (swimming instruction) ** section #2 5:45PM- 6:15PM (swimming instruction) ** FRI/SAT/SUN OFF ** ATTENDANCE: NO attendance requirements (recommend attend any 2 days per week) ** COSTS: [1] $ 35.00/month (payable 1ST of month); AND (Sept 2000/Aug 2001 will be 1/2 payments) [2] $ 37.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid prior to 10/31/00 OR $ 40.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid after to 10/31/00 [3] $ 30.00/HYCAT Registration Fee per swimmer (swimmer will receive a HYCAT t-shirt & swim cap within 10-14 days after payment received) ** QUALIFICATIONS: 8-UNDERS {some 9-10 year olds w/permission of HYCAT Coaching Staff Member} AND ability to swim AT LEAST 1 length (75') of UC's pool freestyle & backstroke w/out assistance; PLUS some beginning level of how to perform breaststroke & butterfly the width (45') of UC's pool. [NOTE: ALL 9-10 YEAR OLDS SWIMMERS MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL OF HYCAT COACHING STAFF MEMBER] ** in this program/group, the emphasis is on proper development of the fundamentals of the 4 competitive strokes (free; back; breast & fly) by means of various stroke drills/skills/games that create an enjoyable atmosphere for both instruction and learning ** OPTIONAL PROGRAMS: ** STROKE CLINIC/CAMP: 10:35AM-11:25AM (SAT / swimming instruction with Greg Lake and/or Cindy Hemsworth) ** SWIM MEET COMPETITION: PLEASE see/talk to a member of the HYCAT Coaching Staff for further information/details ** recommend attending the HYCAT NOVICE MEETS = refer to the handout entitled "2000-2001 FALL/WINTER SWIM MEET LIST"} ** DRYLAND PROGRAMS: NONE AVAILABLE TO THIS PROGRAM ** EQUIPMENT: NONE REQUIRED; ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED[2A] SILVER TEAM PROGRAMS
** COACHING STAFF: [Cindy Hemsworth] ** sections 1/2 ** PRACTICE SCHEDULE: {NOTE: swimmers/parents MUST select one "section" and attend ONLY that time period based upon the swimmer's age, ability & previous experience; movement from one section to another section may be possible at the end of each month based upon enrollment levels} ** MON/TUE/WED/THU (enrollment approx 15-20 per section) ** section #1 4:20PM- 5:05PM (swimming instruction) ** section #2 6:20PM- 7:05PM (swimming instruction) ** FRI/SAT/SUN OFF ** ATTENDANCE: NO attendance requirements (recommend attend any 2 days per week) ** COSTS: [1] $ 40.00/month (payable 1ST of month); AND (Sept 2000/Aug 2001 will be 1/2 payments) [2] $ 37.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid prior to 10/31/00 OR $ 40.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid after to 10/31/00 [3] $ 30.00/HYCAT Registration Fee per swimmer (swimmer will receive a HYCAT t-shirt & swim cap within 10-14 days after payment received) ** QUALIFICATIONS: 9-12 YEAR OLDS {some 8-Unders and/or 13-14 year olds w/permission of HYCAT Coaching Staff Member} AND ability to swim AT LEAST 1 length (75') of UC's pool freestyle; backstroke; & butterfly [NOTE: ALL 8-Unders AND 13-14 YEAR OLDS SWIMMERS MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL OF HYCAT COACHING STAFF MEMBER] ** in this program/group, the emphasis is on proper development/refinement of the 4 competitive strokes (free; back; breast & fly) by means of various stroke drills/skills/games that create an enjoyable atmosphere for both instruction and learning;PLUS instruction regarding proper starts & turns for each of the 4 competitive strokes; streamling "off" the walls on your push-offs; and other related swimming skills/drills. ** OPTIONAL PROGRAMS: ** STROKE CLINIC/CAMP: 10:35AM-11:25AM (SAT / swimming instruction with Greg Lake and/or Cindy Hemsworth) ** SWIM MEET COMPETITION: PLEASE see/talk to a member of the HYCAT Coaching Staff for further information/details ** recommend attending the HYCAT NOVICE MEETS = refer to the handout entitled "2000-2001 FALL/WINTER SWIM MEET LIST"} ** DRYLAND PROGRAMS: NONE AVAILABLE TO THIS PROGRAM ** EQUIPMENT: NONE REQUIRED; ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED[3A] GOLD TEAM PROGRAMS
** COACHING STAFF: [Cindy Hemsworth; with assistance from Greg Lake] ** PRACTICE SCHEDULE: ** MON/TUE/WED/THU (enrollment approx 15-20 per section) ** section #1 7:10PM- 8:10PM (swimming instruction w/Cindy) ** SAT 8:30AM- 9:30AM (swimming instruction w/Greg) ** FRI/SUN OFF ** ATTENDANCE: NO attendance requirements (recommend attend any 2 days per week) ** COSTS: [1] $ 45.00/month (payable 1ST of month); AND Sept 2000/Aug 2001 will be 1/2 payments) [2] $ 37.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid prior to 10/31/00 OR $ 40.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid after to 10/31/00 [3] $ 30.00/HYCAT Registration Fee per swimmer (swimmer will receive a HYCAT t-shirt & swim cap within 10-14 days after payment received) ** QUALIFICATIONS: 11-OVERS AND ability to swim AT LEAST 1 length (75') of UC's pool freestyle; backstroke; breaststroke & butterfly ** in this program/group, the emphasis is on proper development/refinement of the 4 competitive strokes (free; back; breast & fly) by means of various stroke drills/skills/games that create an enjoyable atmosphere for both instruction and learning; PLUS instruction regarding proper starts & turns of the 4 competitive strokes; streamlining "off" walls on your push-offs; knowledge & understanding in the use of the "pace clock;" and other related swimming skills/drills ** OPTIONAL PROGRAMS: ** STROKE CLINIC/CAMP: 10:35AM-11:25AM (SAT / swimming instruction with Greg Lake and/or Cindy Hemsworth) ** SWIM MEET COMPETITION: PLEASE see/talk to a member of the HYCAT Coaching Staff for further information/details ** recommend attending the HYCAT NOVICE MEETS = refer to the handout entitled "2000-2001 FALL/WINTER SWIM MEET LIST"} ** DRYLAND PROGRAMS: NONE AVAILABLE TO THIS PROGRAM ** EQUIPMENT: NONE REQUIRED; ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED[4A] HIGH SCHOOL TEAM PROGRAM
** COACHING STAFF: [Cindy Hemsworth; with assistance from Greg Lake] ** PRACTICE SCHEDULE: ** MON/TUE/WED/THU (enrollment approx 15-20 per section) ** section #1 7:10PM- 8:10PM (swimming instruction w/Cindy) ** FRI 4:25PM- 6:20PM (swimming instruction w/Greg) ** SAT 6:25AM- 8:25AM (swimming instruction w/Greg) ** SUN OFF ** ATTENDANCE: NO attendance requirements (recommend attend any 2 days per week) ** COSTS: [1] $ 60.00/month (payable 1ST of month); AND Sept 2000/Aug 2001 will be 1/2 payments) [2] $ 37.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid prior to 10/31/00 OR $ 40.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid after to 10/31/00 [3] $ 30.00/HYCAT Registration Fee per swimmer (swimmer will receive a HYCAT t-shirt & swim cap within 10-14 days after payment received) ** QUALIFICATIONS: enrolled in 9th thru 12th grades AND ability to swim AT LEAST 1 length (75') of UC's pool freestyle; backstroke; breaststroke & butterfly ** in this program/group, the emphasis is on proper development/refinement of the 4 competitive strokes (free; back; breast & fly); PLUS instruction regarding proper starts & turns of the 4 competitive strokes; streamlining "off" walls on your push-offs; knowledge & understanding in the use of the "pace clock;" and other related swimming skills/drills. ** OPTIONAL PROGRAMS: ** SWIM MEET COMPETITION: PLEASE see/talk to a member of the HYCAT Coaching Staff for further information/details ** recommend attending the HYCAT NOVICE MEETS = refer to the handout entitled "2000-2001 FALL/WINTER SWIM MEET LIST"} ** DRYLAND PROGRAMS: NONE AVAILABLE TO THIS PROGRAM ** EQUIPMENT: NONE REQUIRED; ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED[5A] MASTERS TEAM PROGRAM
** COACHING STAFF: [Cindy Hemsworth; with assistance from Greg Olson and/or Greg LakeLake] ** PRACTICE SCHEDULE: ** MON/TUE/WED/THU (enrollment approx 3-10 per section) ** section #1 7:10PM- 8:10PM (swimming instruction w/Cindy) ** FRI 4:25PM- 6:20PM (swimming instruction w/Greg) ** SAT 6:25AM- 8:25AM (swimming instruction w/Greg O) OR 8:30AM-10:30AM (swimming instruction w/Greg L) ** SUN OFF ** ALSO REFER TO THE UC LAP SWIM SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL LAP SWIM PERIODS ** ATTENDANCE: NO attendance requirements (attend as often as you are able) ** COSTS: [1] $ 35.00/month (payable 1ST of month); AND Sept 2000/Aug 2001 will be 1/2 payments) [2] $ 37.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid prior to 10/31/00 OR $ 40.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer IF paid after to 10/31/00 [3] $ 30.00/HYCAT Registration Fee per swimmer (swimmer will receive a HYCAT t-shirt & swim cap within 10-14 days after payment received) ** QUALIFICATIONS: MUST be attending college or 19 or older AND ability to handle the swim practices as determined by the partici- pant's previous swimming experience/ability. ** in this program/group, the emphasis is on proper development/refinement of the 4 competitive strokes (free; back; breast & fly); PLUS instruction regarding proper starts & turns of the 4 competitive strokes; streamlining "off" walls on your push-offs; knowledge & understanding in the use of the "pace clock;" and other related swimming skills/drills. ** OPTIONAL PROGRAMS: ** SWIM MEET COMPETITION: PLEASE see/talk to a member of the HYCAT Coaching Staff for further information/details ** recommend attending the HYCAT NOVICE MEETS = refer to the handout entitled "2000-2001 FALL/WINTER SWIM MEET LIST"} ** DRYLAND PROGRAMS: NONE AVAILABLE TO THIS PROGRAM ** EQUIPMENT: MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THEIR TRAINING, ESPECIALLY W/GREG OLSON'S PROGRAM[6A] HIGH SCHOOL [SEASONAL] TEAM PROGRAM
** COACHING STAFF: [Greg Lake] ** PRACTICE SCHEDULE: [October 30, 2000, thru February 17, 2001] ** MON/TUE/WED/THU (enrollment approx 3-10 per section) ** section #1 7:40PM- 8:30PM (swimming instruction) ** FRI/SAT/SUN OFF ** ATTENDANCE: NO attendance requirements (attend as often as you are able) ** COSTS: [1] $ 65.00/OCT 30, 2000, THRU FEB 15, 2001, membership [2] $ 22.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer [SEASONAL USA SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP [3] $ 30.00/HYCAT Registration Fee per swimmer (swimmer will receive a HYCAT t-shirt & swim cap within 10-14 days after payment received) ** QUALIFICATIONS: MUST be attending 9th thru 12th ** in this program/group, the emphasis is on proper development/refinement of the 4 competitive strokes (free; back; breast & fly); PLUS instruction regarding proper starts & turns of the 4 competitive strokes; streamlining "off" walls on your push-offs; knowledge & understanding in the use of the "pace clock;" and other related swimming skills/drills. ** OPTIONAL PROGRAMS: ** SWIM MEET COMPETITION: Swim meet competion includes your High School compe- tition AND USA Swimming competition from 10/30/00 to 03/15/01; swimmer would compete 'UNATTACHED"in any USA Swimming meet competition during this time period. ** refer to the handout entitled "2000-2001 FALL/WINTER SWIM MEET LIST"} ** DRYLAND PROGRAMS: NONE AVAILABLE TO THIS PROGRAM ** EQUIPMENT: NONE REQUIRED; ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED[7A] SUMMER LEAGUE [SEASONAL] TEAM PROGRAM
** COACHING STAFF: [Cindy Hemsworth] ** PRACTICE SCHEDULE: [April 23rd, 2001, thru August 15th, 2001] ** HYCAT Coaching Staff will "assign" each swimmer to the appropriate HYCAT Swim Team/Program; placement will be based upon swimmer's age and previous Swimming experience/ability ** 8-Unders Bronze Team (either section #1/2) ** 9-12 year olds Silver Team (either section #1/2) ** 13-Overs Gold Team (either section #1/2) ** ATTENDANCE: NO attendance requirements (recommend attend any 2 days per week) ** COSTS: [1] $ 45.00/APR 23, 2001, THRU AUG 15, 2001, membership [2] $ 22.50/USS Membership Fee per swimmer [SEASONAL USA SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP [3] $ 30.00/HYCAT Registration Fee per swimmer (swimmer will receive a HYCAT t-shirt & swim cap within 10-14 days after payment received) ** QUALIFICATIONS: 7-OLDER and ability to swim AT LEAST 1 length (75') of UC's pool freestyle; backstroke; breaststroke & butterfly ** in this program/group, the emphasis is on proper development/refinement of the 4 competitive strokes (free; back; breast & fly); PLUS instruction regarding proper starts & turns of the 4 competitive strokes; streamlining "off" walls on your push-offs; knowledge & understanding in the use of the "pace clock;" and other related swimming skills/drills. ** OPTIONAL PROGRAMS: ** SWIM MEET COMPETITION: Swim meet competion includes USA Swimming competition from 4/23/01 to 08/15/01; swimmer would compete 'UNATTACHED"in any USA Swimming meet competition during this time period. ** recommend attending the HYCAT NOVICE MEETS = refer to the hand out entitled "2000-2001 FALL/WINTER SWIM MEET LIST"} ** DRYLAND PROGRAMS: NONE AVAILABLE TO THIS PROGRAM ** EQUIPMENT: NONE REQUIRED; ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED
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