Every Sedona Swim Team
swimmer, parent and Coach is dedicated to developing a
comprehensive, yet fun competitive swim program. What sets us
apart from other programs is that we view all swimmers
equally.
Swimmers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to rise to their
highest possible fitness levels, and persue competition. However,
since only one person can win an event, we emphasize the importance
of working hard to improve your time in each competition. This is
the best measure of success! In this way our swimmers develop
self-discipline and internal motivation. We emphasize
fundamental swimming skills, character growth, sportsmanship, and
friendly, healthy competition.
Of upmost importance is highlighting the enjoyment and benefits of
swimming as a life-long activity.
CORE VALUES:
The Swordfish are
dedicated to: *Swimming * Participation * Fairness
*Responsibility*Commitment *Discipline * Consideration and
respect for others * Self-motivation *We are achievement
driven *We strive to excel * ...BUT most of all …We
have fun!
HISTORY, SUCCESS AND
DESCRIPTION
The Sedona Swim Team
(SST) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides a
year-round competitive swimming program. The corporation was
formed to promote and operate a USA Certified swim team for
youth, ages 5-18, of Sedona as well as the entire Verde
Valley. The team has operated continuously since its inception in
1984.
Sedona Swim Team continues
it's long tradition of producing top competitive swimmers thru high
school age and on to college, while also offering
recreationally interested swimmers the opportunity to develop their
fitness/ swimming ability. The team’s purpose has been
to bring the developmental competitive swimming world - age-group,
high school, masters - to a town which previously had little
exposure to the sport.
Our team’s goals today
are to expand to a program of the highest caliber, and maintain a
lasting aquatics system in one of the most beautiful places in the
World.
Our current
team is comprised of swimmers not only from Sedona, but also from
Verde Valley communities including Cottonwood, Clarkdale,The
Village Of Oak Creek, and Camp Verde. Sedona Swim Team athletes
represent their community throughout the state of Arizona and the
Western United States. We have swimmers qualify for and
compete on the regional, state and Far Westerns level of
competition. In addition, Sedona swimmers have been recruited to
swim at the college level on swim [and academic]
scholarships.
PROGRAMS:
Sedona Swim Team offers a
variety of levels for their competitive swim programs. We
begin with the Rockshrimp group for those who have never swum
competitively. As swimmers improve, progress and wish to become
more competitive they move up to Silver and/or
Gold accordingly. The top level competitive swimmer's
program includes both pool time and dry land components. See the
tab for training groups for more specifics.
SWORDFISH GOALS AND SWIM
BENEFITS:
1. Provide
opportunities for all interested swimmers living in or visiting
Sedona to engage in a wholesome, lifelong,
life-saving sport and personal activity
2. Provide the opportunity for all
interested participants to maximize their swimming ability.,
regardless of previous team experience.
3. Provide physical development and
encourage proper conditioning among all interested
participants.
4. Create an atmosphere in which
competition fuels the desire for self-improvement and goal
achievement motivates the individual to develop his or her natural
abilities and to help others do likewise.
5. Provide the opportunity to learn
how to be a competitior, and demonstrate sportsmanship,
responsibility, dedication, self-discipline. Being part of a
team and comraderie are also major benefits of our
program.
The Swordfish coaches strive
to instill in all our athletes an understanding of and appreciation
for dedication, personal accountability, constructive
self-motivation, goal setting and achievement as these ideas
relate to their success in training, competition and
life.
The Swordfish believe in the
process of achieving. The effort is as significant as the
realization of the achievement itself. Training and
encouragement is how the athletes’ ultimate potential is
achieved. We feel that this combination is a valuable tool in the
well-rounded growth and development of an individual.
CURRENT PROGRAM EXPANSION GOALS:
We wish to grow the number of participants by
promoting swimming as a lifetime sport. As our team
grows, we will be able to provide more pool time, services and
opportunities for each swimmer to reach their full
potential.
PARENT/VOLUNTEER RUN
ORGANIZATION:
The club is made up of a
Parent/Coach Board, ALL the parents, and sponsors of the Sedona
Swim Team. This group helps all aspects of the TEAM operate
smoothly. The team relies heavily on the participation of its club
members (parents and swimmers) in a variety of tasks. These
include, but are not limited to: helping at “home” swim
meets, fund raising, registering as an official for swim meets,
helping with social events, working on planning or other
committees, and planning activities for our swimmers. The
club operates according to adopted by-laws.
TEAM
LEADERS:The Sedona Swordfish take inspiration and
leadership from a qualified professional USA certified Head Coach
and Assistant Coaches. The team vision and mission is
achieved based on a combination of the coaching staff’s
ability to train athletes to reach their highest potential through
swimming competitively and funding the budget to meet the needs of
the competition cycle.
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