2009-2010 Short Course Fees and Training Schedule

Bronze:        $125 (8 weeks session)    $350 (all 3 sessions, upfront commitment)
For swimmers age 6 to 9, who can demonstrate 50 yards freestyle, 25 yards backstroke and 25 yards breaststroke.  Overview: Fun and fundamentals of all four strokes, starts and turns. Training breakdown: 100% instruction.  Recommended attendance: 2 / week.
Session 1: 9/21 to 11/15.
Session 2: 11/16 to 1/17 (one week off for Holiday season).
Session 3: 1/18 to 3/13.
Code BM: Monday, Wednesday 6-6:30PM and Saturday 10:30 to 11:00AM (before 10/31);
    Monday, Wednesday 5:45-6:15PM and Saturday 10:30 to 11:00AM (after 11/2).
Code BT: Tuesday, Thursday 7-7:30PM and Saturday 10:30 to 11:00AM (before 10/31);
    Tuesday, Thursday 6:45-7:15PM and Saturday 10:30 to 11:00AM (after 11/2).

Silver:        $525
For swimmers age 8 to 11, who can demonstrate 50 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke, 25 yards breaststroke and 25 yards butterfly.  Overview: Continued instruction in all strokes, starts & turns, introduction to race strategy.  Training breakdown: 75% instruction, 25% training.  Recommended attendance: 2 to 3 / week. (one week off for Holiday season).
Code SM: Monday, Wednesday 6:30-7:30PM and Saturday 11:00 to 12:15PM (before 10/31);
    Monday, Wednesday 6:15-7:15PM and Saturday 11:00 to 12:15PM (after 11/2).
Code ST: Tuesday, Thursday 6:00-7:00PM and Saturday 11:00 to 12:15M (before 10/31);
    Tuesday, Thursday 5:45-6:45PM and Saturday 11:00 to 12:15PM (after 11/2).

Gold:        $615
For swimmers age 9 to 11, who can demonstrate 50 yards of all 4 strokes and 100IM.  Overview: Increased focus on training the four strokes, introduction to dryland training.  Training breakdown: 50% instruction, 50% training.  Recommended attendance: 3 / week.
Code G: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:45-7:15PM and Saturday 11:00 to 12:15PM (before 10/31);
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00-7:30PM and Saturday 11:00 to 12:15PM (after 11/2).

Age Group:        $615
For swimmers age 10 and above, who can demonstrate 100 yards of all 4 strokes and 100IM. Overview: Increased focus on swim training, introduction to dryland training.  Training breakdown: 40% instruction, 60% training.  Recommended attendance: 3 / week.
Code AG: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:45-7:15PM and Sunday 7:15 to 8:45PM (before 10/31);
    Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 6:00-7:30PM and Sunday 7:15 to 8:45PM (after 11/2).

Adv. Age Group 1:    $700
For swimmers age 11 and above, who can demonstrate 200 yards of all 4 strokes and 200IM. Overview: Sophisticated training with emphasis on success at state level. Training breakdown: 25% instruction, 75% training.  Recommended attendance: 4 / week.
Code AG1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:15-9:00PM, Saturday 9-10:30AM and Sunday 5:30 to 7:30PM.

Adv. Age Group 2:    $825
For swimmers age 12 and above, by coach invitation only.  Overview: Sophisticated training with emphasis on success at state and national level.  Training breakdown: 15% instruction, 85% training.  Recommended attendance: 6 / week.
Code AG2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00-9:00PM, Saturday 9-11:00AM and Sunday 5:30 to 8:00PM.

High School Prep:    $220 (3/week)        $350 (6/week)        
Same as AAG2 for Sept, Oct and post HS season until March 15.
Code HS3 (3 practices per week)
Code HS6 (6 practices per week)

Notes:
1. Schedule might be slightly adjusted and will be confirmed at registration.
2. 5% discount if fees paid in full at registration (check or credit card). Not applicable for Bronze except if signing up for all 3 sessions at once. OR
3. 3 payments: 40% at registration, 30% on Oct. 15, 30% on Jan. 15. Not applicable for bronze group (paid in full at registration)
4. 10% discount for each additional swimmer (equal or lower group).
5. 15% additional for outside Worthington School District.
6. 15% discount for late start (November 2). Late start swimmers have to attend 1 practice / week from 9/8 to 11/2. Not available for Bronze.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where do you practice?
The Worthington Pools are conveniently located on the campus of Thomas Worthington at the corner of 315 and 161.  We have a new dryland training room adjacent to the pool, a proshop and plenty of free parking.

How old are the swimmers?
6 to 18 years old.

Is the team too competitive for my child?
Not at all.  Our training groups are split into 6 levels to guarantee that your child fits right in.  Swimmers are evaluated and placed in groups based on age and skills level so that each swimmer performs within the best learning environment.  Our requirement to get started is 2 lengths of freestyle, 1 length of backstroke and 1 length of breaststroke. Our elite swimmers are very fast but all of them got started by simply joining the team.

How long is the season?
Our first practice is on September 8th and the season ends on March 14th. We also offer a November 2nd late start option for those swimmers who participate in Fall sports such as soccer or football.  Our introductory group (the Bronze group) has 3 sessions of 8 weeks.

How many practices are offered per week?
That depends on each training group.  
Bronze: 3 practices per week of 30 minutes each.
Silver: 3 practices of one hour each.  
Gold and Age Group: 4 practices of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Advanced Age Group 1: 5 practices of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Advanced Age Group 2: 6 practices of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the practice schedule like?
Practice schedule depends on each training group.  We rotate our groups between 6 and 9PM on weekdays and on Saturday morning.

What about swim meets?
On average, we have one meet per month.  A typical meet is Saturday and Sunday either in the morning or the afternoon, depending on the age group. All meets are local except for one traveling meet and the state championships.

Do you have to participate in meets?
Although you always have the option to scratch out of a meet, we strongly recommend for all swimmers to participate.  Swim meets provide a great opportunity for coaches and swimmers to evaluate progress and determine the next steps in development.  At meets, your child will learn about goal setting and that rewards (fast swims) only come from hard work, which leads to a feeling of accomplishment and higher self esteem.