2022-2023 New Swimmer Assessments
Are you looking for an activity where you can learn healthy exercise habits, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun? Do you want to be a part of a winning team with a rich tradition of developing well rounded, highly successful athletes? If so, the Waves of Wilmington swim team is the place for you!
**Make up assessment day: Monday, August 8 at 6:00 PM at the David B. Allen Natatorium on the campus of UNCW.**
New swimmer assessments for the 2022-23 WOW swim season will be held Monday, July 25 from 6:15-7:15 PM at UNCW. If you have any questions, please contact Head Coach David Sokolofsky at [email protected] The WOW coaching staff looks forward to seeing you soon!
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Where
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David B. Allen Natatorium
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Located in the Trask Coliseum Complex on the campus of UNC-Wilmington
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Parking for Seahawk Natatorium is located in lot 'K' [Map]
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What to bring
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Swimsuit
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Swim cap (for long hair) and goggles
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A big smile!
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WOW Practice Group Prerequisites
Explorer 1 (ages 6-10)
- 25 yards continuous freestyle
- 25 yards continuous backstroke
Explorer 2 (ages 7-10)
- 50 yards continuous, legal freestyle and backstroke with a flip turn
- 25 yards continuous, legal butterfly and breaststroke
- Racing dive off the starting block
Age Group 1 (ages 9-10)
Able to legally complete USA Swimming’s 9-10 IMR, which consists of the following:
- 100 yards freestyle (with flip turns)
- 50 yards butterfly, backstroke (with flip turn), and breaststroke
- 100 yards IM
Age Group 2 (ages 11-13)
Able to legally complete USA Swimming’s 11-12 IMR, which consists of the following:
- 200 yards freestyle (with flip turns)
- 50 yards butterfly, backstroke (with flip turn), and breaststroke
- 100 yards IM
Age Group 3 (ages 11-12)
Able to legally complete USA Swimming’s 11-12 IMX, which consists of the following:
- 500 yards freestyle (with flip turns)
- 100 yards butterfly, backstroke (with flip turns), and breaststroke
- 200 yards IM
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- Priority 1: NCS 11-12 AG Champ cuts
- Priority 2: Had NCS 10u Champ cuts as 10 year old
- Priority 3: Coach's decision
Age Group 4 (ages 13-14)
Able to legally complete USA Swimming’s 13+ IMX, which consists of the following:
- 500 yards freestyle
- 200 yards butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke
- 400 yards IM
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- 70% sustained practice attendance
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- Priority 1: NCS 13-14 AG Champ cuts
- Priority 2: Had NCS 11-12 AG Champ cuts as 11-12 year old
- Priority 3: Coach's decision
Senior 1 (ages 14+)
Able to legally complete USA Swimming’s 13+ IMR, which consists of the following:
- 200 yards freestyle (with flip turns)
- 100 yards butterfly, backstroke (with flip turns), and breaststroke
- 200 yards IM
Senior 2 (ages 15+)
Able to legally complete USA Swimming’s 13+ IMX, which consists of the following:
- 500 yards freestyle
- 200 yards butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke
- 400 yards IM
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- 70% sustained practice attendance
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- Priority 1: NCS Senior Champ Cuts
- Priority 2: Had NCS 13-14 AG Champ cuts as 13-14 year old
- Priority 3: Coach's decision
Senior 3 (ages 15+)
Coach’s invitation only
- Senior Sectional cuts
- 85% sustained practice attendance (includes swimming + strength training)
