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Lauren Hoekstra

Registration for 2023 Summer Swim lessons is now OPEN!! Use code bced2023 for a $10 discount if you sign up BEFORE June 1st. You can find more information about group lessons here. Registration link

Sam Hoekstra

Here is an interesting article I got from Renata Porter at www.your sports resource.com Competing in College Last week I posted a link to a study regarding various sports and the opportunities available at the college level. When I reviewed the swimming numbers I immediately questioned the number of swimmers considered because it only discusses High School. It doesn't state if they considered USA Swimming numbers, which would be a much bigger number - I assume. What is compelling though, is that if this does exclude USA Swimming numbers, that...

Sam Hoekstra

Hey Team! I have 30 new BC Mesh Equipment bags for sale! They are $15 each. There is a space to write your name on them with a sharpie. If you are interested please bring cash only to practice and ask your coach for one!

Lauren Hoekstra

Registration for Option 2 will open FRIDAY 11/4 @ NOON** We will have limited spots for some of our registration groups. If you are trying to register, but the group you would like to register for is full, please do not register for another group that has openings. Email Laurie ([email protected]) and you will be put on a waitlist for your desired group. Practices for Option 2 will begin Monday, November 28th. Please see the USA Calendar for details. **We will be opening for RETURNING MEMBERS. New members will have...

Sam Hoekstra

Hey Team! Below is the USA Swimming Registration Link. This is something that every athlete must do every year to be apart of our team, USA Swimming, and you must have this completed to participate in any USA meets. Which means that you must get it done well before October 1st if you are planning to participate in our first meet. Simply click the link and follow the steps. If you have any questions about anything please dont hesitate to reach out and we will do our best to answer...

Sam Hoekstra

Here are instructions for how parents can subscribe to the swim calendar, which will enable parents to see the schedule next to their personal calendar either on a computer or within the google calendar app. Prerequisites: 1. Have a personal google account. Instructions: 1. On a computer (the setup can't be done on a mobile device), log in to google calendar. 2. On the left side, next to "Other Calendars", hit the + (Add Other Calendars) button. 3. Select the "Subscribe to Calendar" option. 4. Enter " [email protected]". This will...

Sam Hoekstra

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Lauren Hoekstra

BYRON CENTER GROUP SWIM LESSONS SUMMER 2022 Group lessons are your first step to getting your child comfortable in the water and learning to swim!! We offer lessons for children ages three and up. Level One: Students will begin to explore front and back floating, gliding, and kicking, as well as entering and exiting the pool. Level Two: Students will work on stroke improvement with an emphasis on freestyle and backstroke. They will be introduced to other strokes as well. Level Three: Students continue to refine their basic skills and...

Sam Hoekstra

Hey Team! Due to maintenance delays, the pool will need to remain closed through Monday, April 25th. All BC Aquatics programs will resume on Tuesday, April 26th. Please refer to the calendar for any schedule questions.

Sam Hoekstra

Hey Team! This is going to be a bit loaded so please read carefully and completely. Group Placement for Spring/Summer 2022 With most of our groups filling up fast and some of our groups already full, we may have to move some athletes to a different Group. If you notice that your athlete is in a different group than the one you have registered for and have questions or concerns about the change please dont hesitate to reach out. Communication If you are an active member of BC Swimming, we...