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...From Infants to
Olympians...
Bakersfield
Swim Club (BSC) is a non-profit age-group swim team in Bakersfield,
California, affiliated with USA Swimming and Central California
Swimming. The Bakersfield Swim Club has a rich community heritage
and is the oldest swim club in Bakersfield. Swimming Since
1972
Office: 661.637.1403
Fax:
661.615.6533
Email: bsc@bakersfieldswimclub.org
All Tryouts will be held at 3311 Allen
Road facility
3:00-4:00pm (Mon-Thr)
For more
information, please call 637.1403
PHILOSOPHY
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The club fosters young
swimmers’ development and sense of personal achievement
through swimming. The club provides excellent coaching for all
swimmers, regardless of age and ability, to reach their individual
aquatic goals in an environment of friendship, fun, focus and team
spirit.
VISION
- Bakersfield Swim Club is committed to
providing a full service aquatics program to our community that is
recognized as the best in the central California area.
- We diligently seek to provide for the
mental, physical, ethical, and social development of our athletes,
guided by quality professional coaching.
- We will actively pursue opportunities to
state of the art aquatic facilities to the Bakersfield Community We
will pursue our goals while adhering to sound financial
principles.
VALUES
- Responsibility - Success for
life - Become everything you choose to become -
Excellence - Team & family
relationships - Developing a work ethic -
Discipline - Life Skills - Commitment
- Quality & professional coaching -
Personal Improvement - Being part of something
special - Recognized as the best -
Integrity - Competitiveness - Community
Contributor - Mental, Physical, Ethical, and Social
Development of Athletes - Complete swimming
package - Accountability
TEAM STRUCTURE AND
FEES - Annual Enrollment
Bakersfield Swim Club
offers professional technique instruction and training. The program
is divided into smaller practice groups (described below) based on
skill level and commitment. This allows practices to be geared
towards the individual needs of each swimmer. Program fees vary
based on practice groups and variation.
(1) Jelly
Fish
Age Range: 6-9 Years
Old
4 Practices offered per week.
Attendance Requirements:
None (50-100% recommended for optimum progress)
Skill
Requirements: The student must have successfully
completed the Tuna Fish Class: (should have mastered freestyle and
backstroke and should be comfortable with underwater play. Mastery
skills include dolphin or butterfly kick and Breaststroke
kick).
Group Emphasis: Swimmers
in this group will begin developing correct basic stroke technique
in all four strokes in a progressive manner. As well as an
introduction to turns, starts, and underwater work. Opportunities
are available for swimmers in this group to experience the fun of
competition in meets and to take part fully in a positive team
atmosphere.
Competition is optional, but encouraged
Monthly
Dues: $60.00*
(2)
Wave
Age Range: 7-10 Years
Old
4 Practices offered per week.
Attendance Requirements:
3 Times Per week minimum (50-100% recommended for optimum
progress)
Skill Requirements:
Capable of swimming 25 Yards freestyle, backstroke and
Breaststroke-legally and have the fundamental knowledge of
Butterfly.
Group Emphasis: Swimmers
in this group will continue refining correct stroke technique in
all four strokes in a progressive manner including turns, starts,
and underwater work. Also, introduction of complex sets will begin
and incorporating a pace clock within these sets. Training
principals and preparation for competition will be introduced.
Opportunities are available for swimmers in this group to
experience the fun of competition in meets and to take part fully
in a positive team atmosphere.
Competition is optional, but strongly
encouraged
Monthly Dues: $70.00*
(3) Blue
Age Range: 9-12 Years of
Age
5 Practices offered per week.
Attendance Requirements:
80% Expected (4 times per week minimum recommended for optimum
progress)
Skill Requirements:
Competent in all 4 competitive strokes, aerobic capacity to handle
interval training. Trial set may be established at a later date...
Participation in dual, USA meets, conference, and State meets (if
qualified) is expected.
Group Emphasis: Sound
stroke technique will be emphasized in this group, as well as sound
technical skills such as starts, turns, and underwater work. This
group serves as a transition between the instructional aspects of
swimming and the training demands of the sport. A wide mix between
stroke, interval training, and initiation to all distances as well
as all strokes (we do not specify at this age) will make a large
part if the season?s planning.
Additional Provisions: Stretching and dry
land are strongly recommended for this group to improve strength,
flexibility and prevent injury.
Competition is strongly encouraged
Monthly Dues: $90.00*
Participanting
This group practices for a maximum of two
days a week. They are eligible for the same incentive programs and
competitions as the other swimmers in Tidal Waves, Wave Crashers
and Blue groups.
Monthly Dues: P1-$50.00* P2-$60.00*
P3-$80.00*
4) Advanced
Blue
Age Range: 12-14 Years of
age
Attendance Requirements: All
swimmers are expected to attend as much practice as possible. Not
attending at least 80% of weekly practices can result in falling
below the skill requirement.
Skill Requirements: A desire to
improve and a willingness to take the steps necessary for
competitive progress are expected of all athletes in this group.
Competent in all 4 competitive strokes, aerobic capacity to handle
interval training. Participation in USA meets, conference, and
State meets (if qualified) is expected. Advanced technical skills
of the strokes, starts, and turns shall be integrated into the
seasonal plan. Advanced training for competition, stretching, a
wide range of dry land including some weight training will be
predominant throughout the season. Progress through
commitment!
Additional Provisions: Stretching and dry
land are requirements for this group to improve strength,
flexibility and prevent injury.
Monthly Dues: $105.00*
5)
Seniors
The training and preparation of this group
will meet the needs of the high school athlete. Practice sessions
are up to two hours, five days a week. Additional practice sessions
will be available based on the needs of the swimmer.
Monthly Dues: $110.00*
6) Elite
Age Range: 14 +
Enrollemnt into the Elite program requires
an invitation from the head coach.
This group constitutes the highest level
within the Bakersfield Swim Club structure. Swimmers earn their
position in this group by demonstrating the necessary dedication to
achieve their maximum potential as a competitive swimmer and a
young adult. Practice sessions are offered up to 10 times in one
week and are comprised up to 150 minutes a session.
Monthly Dues: $135.00*
MASTERS
Age Range: 18 Years of age and
Older
Attendance Requirements: None
For the young at heart, the masters group
will have quality instruction as well as training programs prepared
on a daily basis.
Monthly Dues: $70 ($60 with an active
swimmer at the club)
High School conditioning
group. Flyer &
Registration form
Competition is optional. This group will
help maintain fitness levels prior to High School seasons. This
group is optimal for the swimmer looking to stay in shape but not
compete or have an attendance requirement.
Dues/Schedule: $235.00 December 1st
- January 30th
Summer
Only.
Our Summer Season allow those to practice
and compete with Bakersfield Swim Club during the summer monthes
only. Swim meets are still available based on our
competition schedule. Our championship meet is the Central
California Swimming Junior Olympics held in late
July. Fees are adjusted and prorated from the time
you join, and all you pay is a one time charge and this will
cover all fees (you will not be billed) with the exception of the
Swim Meets. Please vist our download page for a list of our summer
pro rated fee scale.
Dues/Schedule: TBA
All Tryouts will be held at 3311 Allen
Road facility
3:00-4:00pm (Mon-Thr)
For more
information, please call 637.1403
* Annual USA Swimming Registration and
Insurance - This fee will
establish the swimmers status as a competitive swimmer, and provide
insurance coverage during swim practices and meets. The fee is
$61.00 for the swim year. This is
non-refundable fee and is due at registration.
* Annual Registration Fee -
The annual registration fee is $35.00 per swimmer. This fee is included in
registration fee. This fee covers office expenses, mailings,
copies, etc.
* Meet Entries - When a swimmer enters a swim meet there will be various
fees associated with each meet. ( entries fee, splash fee, pool
fee, ect. ~ $25.00 per meet, per
swimmer)
* Meet Coaches Fee - A fee of $12.00 per
family is billed for each meet to provide for the expenses incurred
in staffing coaches at swim meets. This fee applies regardless if
the meet is away or in Bakersfield (exceptions
may apply)
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