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Welcome!
Utica Shelby Swim Club’s mission is to
provide a positive environment that allows all member athletes to
experience their full potential in swimming and in life. An
integral part of the community for over 35 years, USSC, a
non-for-profit 501-c-3 organization, offers year round competitive
training governed by the rules and regulations of Michigan
Swimming/USA Swimming. A dedicated and committed coaching
staff provides sound technique instruction and aerobic training
that opens opportunities for each swimmer to reach their greatest
potential. Our elected Executive Board is a cooperative of
seven parent volunteers working with the Head Coach as Aquatic
Director to maintain a superior swimming organization with an eye
on the future. Supported by our committee chairs and all our
families, our club is strong because of our members and their
commitment to our swimmers and their
sport.
How Is The Club Financed? The
club’s income comes from dues paid by the members,
fundraisers and USSC Hosted Meets.
What Is My Time Commitment As A Parent? As
a parent, you will be required
to work at all USSC Hosted Meets. This year,
2009-10, during short course season (September through
March) USSC is hosting two meets, the Grab Bag
Meet in October & the Odd Age Meet in
January . Because USSC Hosted
Meets are a source of revenue and many people are needed to run a
meet successfully; there is a substantial fine for
non-participation.
What Is My Child’s Time
Commitment? Your child will be expected to attend a reasonable number
of practice sessions as well as participate in League Meets and
USSC Hosted Meets.
When Does My Child
Practice? The swimmers are divided into groups according to their
age and ability. Practice sessions vary from 30 minutes to two and
one half hours and are offered three to six times a week.
Younger swimmers will have fewer and shorter practices with more
individualized attention. Older swimmers will spend more time in
the pool reinforcing the skills they have learned and increasing
their endurance. The practice schedule
is determined by our Aquatics Director and will
be available on the Practice Schedule
Overview
Click here for
overview.
Where Does My Child
Practice? Practice facilities
include the pools at Eisenhower HS, Rochester HS, Utica HS and
Oakland U. Once you have received your password and login,
a group calendar will be available to you on the locked side
of the website.
What Is My
Financial Commitment? Dues are determined on a per
session basis, Fall Session (September through December), Winter
Session (December through March), Spring Session (April through
mid-June), and Summer Session (mid-June through end of July) and by
group. Dues schedule is available at tryouts.
Michigan Swimming dues are $54 per
year.
What Are League Meets
and Invitational Meets? League Meets (or Mini Meets) are usually held on Friday evenings and are a meet
where our younger and newer swimmers compete against other
teams in our league. The coach will decide what events your swimmer
will be entered in and signing up is easy. (We sign up
on our website on the logged in side) There is no cost
to swim in a mini meet. Invitational Meets generally last
all weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, however attendance
isn’t required at all sessions). They are hosted by one
club and attended by many clubs in the area. Swimmers enter a meet
by which sessions they are available to swim. Our coaches usually
choose the races a swimmer will compete in. Swimmers should
discuss possible race choices with their coach. Meet packets
are posted on the event page when the event is posted. The cost to
enter an Invitational Meet ranges from $3.50 to $5.00 per event
plus a $1 per swimmer per meet MI Swim fee. An entry fee list
is also posted on the event page after the coaches have approved
all entries.
I
Still Have Questions!!! Don’t worry! Our New Membership
Chairperson, Faith Rembisz will be happy to answer any
questions you might have if you decide to register. You can
email Faith at remb@bignet.net .
Website questions should be emailed to Jan
at KristiaansMom@aol.com.
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