Arden Sharks Swim Team
Welcome to another year of the Arden Sharks Swim Team! All children up to the age of 18 are welcome. No experience is necessary, but children should be able to get across the pool one lap (any way). Coaches give excellent lessons during practice and children become confident swimmers, get fit and learn endurance and commitment. Team meets provide fun and camaraderie.
Swim Team Application and Medical Release Form
Non-Member Swim Team Application
Click on the above links to see the forms in PDF format. Then, print them, fill them out, and mail them in to us at the address at the bottom of the page.
Swim Team Guide for Parents in PDF format.
Swim Team Dates for 2008:
Arden Sharks!
- Tuesday, May 27, 6:00 p.m. - MANDATORY MEETING for parents AND swimmers: poolside (Lower Gild Hall in case of rain). Full sign-ups for the meets will be available – parents bring your calendars! [Children who are signed up for the team by this meeting can vote on the team trip!]
- Monday-Friday, starting Tuesday, May 27 through Tuesday, June 3, PRACTICE, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Optional on Tuesday, May 27, during the meeting as described above.
- MORNING PRACTICE: Starting Wednesday, June 4: 8:30 a.m. for those attending ACRA; 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. for all others. Those with practice conflicts should please speak with Chris to arrange an alternative time.
- STROKE AND TURN CLINIC: Weds., June 11, 6:30 p.m. at Silverside Swim Club (rain date Thurs., June 12)
- MEET MANAGER: Weds., June 18, roster check at Del Vets: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- TIME TRIALS, Sunday, June 15, 5:00 p.m.: Back by popular demand, “time trials” meet on Sunday, June 15 at 5:00 p.m. This will get the kids prepped for the first meet, and help our coaches get times to help with meet planning!
- MEETS:
- Thurs. June 26 (at River Road, friendly meet)
- Tues. July 1 (home, vs Elks)
- Thursday July 3 (bye)
- Tuesday July 8 (home, vs Highpoint)
- Thursday, July 10 (at Windybush)
- Tuesday July 15 (home, vs. Ashourne)
- Thursday July 17 (at JCC)
- Team meets take a lot of work. Because of this, we require families to help out (or find a replacement) for three (3) meets, including two (2) home if possible. Jobs include timing, ribbons, scoring, concessions, officiating (stroke & turn, place, starting), announcing, lining up children -- sign-ups will be at the Meets and on the Bulletin Board at the pool. We also ask that families bring baked goods (or other snack or food items, sign-up at the Meeting) to sell at the concession stand for home meets, and/or to pay $15 for us to purchase. Dues are low and barely cover trophy and ribbon costs; much of our fundraising is from concession sales. We aim to give coaches an hourly wage for their hard work, from funds we raise. Please help participate in other fundraisers.
- PRELIMINARIES: Saturday, July 19, Gralyn Crest. Warm-ups 7:00 a.m., start at 8:00 a.m. (entries due Sunday, July 13)
- LAP-A-THON: see how many laps you can do and raise funds for the team! Date TBA!
- Car Wash: at the Exxon at Silverside and Foulk Rds. Date TBA!
- CHAMPIONSHIPS – At Ashbourne for those with qualifying times:
- 13-18 year olds, Friday, July 25, 4:00 to about 9:45 p.m.
- 12 and unders, Saturday, July 26, 7:00 a.m. warm-ups. Goes to about 2:00 p.m.
- TEAM SUITS – our team suits’ second year! Ask at the Swim Shop for the Arden team suit (tell them it’s for swim team and get a discount).
BATHING CAPS & GOGGLES – are not mandatory but do help improve times & comfort. On the team signup sheet is an option to order your Arden Swim Team cap. These and goggles can also be purchased at the parent meeting, and during home meets (or from the Swim Shop or other place). - TEAM PICTURE (to be scheduled)
- TEAM TRIP, Wednesday, July 23
- Coaches meeting at Ashbourne, Thursday, July 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- AWARDS DINNER, Monday, July 28, 6:00 p.m.