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 YORK Swim Club was founded in 1981. Our goal was to provide a winter
training program for local swimmers who wished to continue swimming
during the school year. We believed that swimming was one of the very
best ways to develop a healthy body and mind. The foundation of the Club
was to offer a positive a positive, low-pressure environment that
encouraged each swimmer and her/his academic life.
We welcome our returning swimmers and families, and our new swimmers, to
YORK Swim Club's 27th season. This will be an exciting year for the
Club, with new training options and an exciting schedule of meets and
social activities.
We remain dedicated to our swimmers and to our parents. Our entire
coaching staff and parent group wish you and your family many successes
in the coming year, both in and out of the pool.
What makes the York Swim Club so special?
The special mix of coaches and parents is, of course, one important reason. Our
parents work very closely with our staff and are always willing volunteers,
whether in representing the Club at area meets, or in organizing team activities.
The development of a good rapport between coach and swimmer is also essential. It
is not merely limited to him/her as an athlete, but carries over to each one as a
person. "How is school going?" and "Is the soccer or basketball team doing well?"
are just a few of the questions regularly asked by our coaching staff. They are
honestly interested and it shows!
Our club is also special in the many activities offered to our young athletes
beyond the pool deck. YORK swimmers have the opportunity to join their teammates
for a variety of social activities, such as an Age Group bowling party; the
Senior spaghetti dinner; an Age Group sock hop, with a D.J.;
etc. In addition, YORK swimmers can take part in trips to team building events, away
swim meets, and the Senior beach retreat.
Coaches goals:
To produce a love of the sport.
To produce feelings of success in each swimmer,
To create a caring attitude for the team,
To promote York Swim Clubs motto - All for one, and one for all.
Competition
We recommend that each swimmer participate in one meet per
month. We feel this is an important motivating factor for
swimmers and gives the coaches, parents and each swimmer an
opportunity to gauge their progress. Meet information and their
due dates are posted at practice facilities and featured on the
MEETS page.
Team Equipment
Over the past 26 years, York has developed a team identity that
is identifiable by the York logo. The logo is featured on all of
our team literature and apparel. We know from experience that in
order to feel like a team, we need to look like a team. Our team
outfitting is evaluated and updated annually and is available to
purchase at Aardvark Swim and Sport in Chantilly. York
team apparel will be available at our Parent Night in September,
the order form will be posted on-line later in September. You
may visit the Aardvark store or order York apparel by mail.
All swimmers are required to have a York team suit
and team competition swimcap to participate on the team. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Additional team apparel and equipment for the season will
be available for purchase at Parent Nite and at Aardvark Swim and
Sport throughout the swim season. Mail Order forms for York
apparel will be distributed during the first two weeks of
workouts.
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