| What do we need the first time we come to a
practice?
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| You will need a swim
suit, towel, and goggles, and athletic shoes. Wearing a swim cap
is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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What strokes does my child need to know before
joining?
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| None. The Learn to
Swim program is designed for younger children that are still
learning or need to learn the strokes.
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What is happening during
practice?
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| Feel free to ask any
established Extreme parent if you have any questions during
practice. Your child's coach will be happy to visit with you before
or after practice. You can also visit USA Swimming FAQs for parents
found on the Your Child's
Training section to read
more about what to expect.
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What do we need to bring to a swim
meet?
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Swimmers - A good attitude, a
bag with 2 towels, goggles, suit, swim cap, flip flops or sandals
to keep your feet safe, and a water bottle. It is always good to
have 2 of everything. You never know when you will need a
spare.
Parents - Meet information with warm-up
times and events, directions to pool, a pen, sharpie marker,
highlighter, and purchase a Heat Sheet.
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What are Time Standards?
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USA Swimming
publishes sets of time standards. Swimmers use standards for
setting goals. Standards can also be used to
offer swimmers a general idea how they match up with other
swimmers in their age group. Just because a swimmer has an "A"
time as a 10 & under doesn't mean they will have an "A"
time as a 13-14 year old.
Time standards from
USA Swimming
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What is the Long Course
(LCM)?
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| Long course swim
meets take place in 50 meter pools of which many are outdoor
pools. The long course period runs from April to August.
Time standards for long course are different than those for
short course.
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What is the Short Course
(SCY)?
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| Short course swim
meets take place in 25 yard pools and are held indoors. The
short course period runs from October to March. Time standards
for short course are different than those for long
course.
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