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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 PVS. 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, 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 40th
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; Senior
dinners; 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 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 EVENTS tab at the top of
the page.
Team Equipment
Over the past 30+ 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 Sport Fair in Arlington. York team
apparel can also be ordered online thru their
website.
All swimmers are
required to have a York team suit and team competition swimcap to
participate in meets.
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