As the PalMac Swim Club we believe that a swimmer’s growth and improvement as a swimmer and an individual are of utmost importance. Any swimmer, with water skills, will improve performance if he/she commits to consistent practice, adopts the teachings of our coaches, believes in teamwork, and most of all believes in himself/herself as a competitor. Our team emphasizes that everyone in PMSC is a competitor who contributes to our success. This results in our primary celebration being achievement of new personal “best times” for each swimmer.
Swimmers do NOT have to participate in USA sanctioned swim meets, however, our end goal is for all swimmers to have the skills to participate in a swim meet. To prepare the younger or new swimmers, a "Mock Meet" will be held at least once per season at our pool to increase confidence and let swimmers show off their skills. Swimmers new to competitive swimming will have the opportunity to participate in USA swim meets when they, their parents, and coaches feel they are ready.
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| Pre-Team: For the minimally experienced swimmer who is unafraid to jump into the deep end of the pool and go underwater on their own. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) without stopping & be willing to put their face in the water without reservation. Coach's recommendation is required to enroll. Beginner Competitive Team: For the less experienced swimmer who is unafraid to dive into the deep end of the pool and go underwater on their own. Swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards without stopping & demonstrate all four strokes. Coach's recommendation is required to enroll. Junior Competitive Team: For the more experienced swimmer who knows the four competitive strokes but may need refinement. The swimmer should be comfortable swimming in deep water, be able to swim 250 yards freestyle with non-stop basic rotary breathing techniques, 100 yards backstroke and breaststroke. The four basic strokes are taught with appropriate turns and starts. The introduction of light to moderate endurance training is started and an understanding of using the time clock and timed intervals. Demonstration of skills as well as coach's recommendation is required to enroll. Senior Competitive Team: For the more experienced swimmer who knows the four competitive strokes but may need minimal refinement, and is self-motivated and able to follow coaches' workouts with minimal assistance. Endurance training is emphasized with race techniques and strategies are introduced to enhance competitive performance. Must be able to complete 500 yards freestyle, 200 backstroke and Breaststroke, 100 Butterfly and 200 IM.
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