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 York offers programs ranging from a
developmental swim school for 8+under swimmers, to an elite senior
national training group. We have many training options, ranging
from 2 to 9-1/2 hours per week practice programs, with practices at
five pool locations in Northern Virginia. We feature a team of
coaches who are some of the most experienced in the local summer
leagues and PSV. Our home is here in Northern Virginia, and we
continue to offer our swimmers an environment to help them achieve
their personal goals.
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:
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To produce a
love of the sport.
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To produce
feelings of success in each swimmer,
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To create a
caring attitude for the team,
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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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