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The Peoria Area Water
Wizards Swim Team (PAWW) is
one of the top teams out of 9,000 plus teams in the country.
Whether you strive for national level swimmer status or just want
to swim with a good, competitive team, we have a place for you!
PAWW is part of
the Peoria Park District's total swimming program. Our program is
designed to accommodate everyone interested in either a positive
age group or a senior competitive swim program. This could be the new age grouper
(perhaps as young as five years old) through the highly motivated
national-level senior. PAWW is a year-round
competitive swim team, not a series of learn-to-swim lessons.
Besides meeting the program group requirements, swimmers, as well
as parents, should know and be willing to accept the program rules
and policies before accepting a position on the team.
Our age group swimming level is the place where
youngsters should learn efficient stroke mechanics. As the swimmer
develops from age group to senior swimming, they will have a sturdy
foundation of efficient strokes upon which they can continue to
build conditioning and speed factors.
Our coaching staff carefully plans each
workout. The amount of
time available for practice increases as the swimmer matures. Our coaching staff feels
that while winning is important, the work and planning leading up
to the competitive experience are of more importance. Our swimmers realize that they
are winners when they achieve their own personal goals, even though
they might not win their event.
Our coaching staff carefully plans our meet
schedules. Meets are
available for all ability and age levels within the team. This allows each swimmer to
have the opportunity to perform and see how they are progressing
towards their objectives.
The PAWW program is a cooperative
effort of parents, coaches, and swimmers. We expect the time spent in
swimming will be worthwhile. The PAWW Parents' Club is an
active group within our team.
PAWW is registered with
Illinois Swimming, Inc. (ISI) and USA Swimming. Every swimmer will
be registered with USA Swimming and possess a membership card.
Cards are ordered at the beginning of each short course
(fall/winter) season. Cards are kept on file by the coaching
staff.
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