Competing in swim meets requires not only physical prowess but also a well-rounded approach to preparation. As a swim team coach, you play a crucial role in guiding young athletes through their journey to success. This article aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help swimmers between the ages of 6 and 18 prepare for swim meets effectively. We will focus on three essential aspects: nutrition, sleep, and training. By incorporating these elements into their routine, swimmers can maximize their performance potential and achieve their goals in the...

Hey Swim-tastic Parents! Do you know what's cooler than a polar bear doing the backstroke in the Arctic? Our amazing swim team fundraising event at Sundae World! ����❄️ Saturday June 17th between 12 noon and 9pm! Get ready to dip your way into deliciousness on June 17th at Sundae World in Lansdale, where our team will be making waves and earning money for our awesome swim club! ���� We've attached a flyer that is worth its weight in golden sprinkles. Yes, it's THAT valuable! ��✨ Remember to show this magical...

Declaring your swimmer/diver is easy to do. How to declare your swimmer/diver: Log into our team's website OR launch the On Deck app from your mobile device Go to Events Select the SWIM MEET Select RSVPs | JOBS If RSVP'ing your swimmer for a meet - locate the athlete, click the athlete, and select Yes or No from the menu Click Save The athlete will now be declared or declined for the meet

Shark Families! Every summer, as the swim season winds down, we reflect on ways we can give back to the community that has given us so much support. It is a Hatfield Sharks tradition to hold a charity fundraising event at practice on the Friday of our last full week of practice. This year we will follow that tradition. But, this year has more meaning. Belle Sparango, a friend to so many on the swim team, a Hatfield Aquatic Center employee, and a star Lacrosse and Field Hockey athlete at...

It's on! July 12th, 2022 - The Hatfield Sharks will take on the Souderton Dolphins for this year's annual Swim for The Girls Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. Swim for the Girls is a fundraiser event where boys wear a girl's bathing suit during the breaststroke race. Run annually since 2013, S4TG has raised over $16,000 for families affected by breast cancer. Started in 2013, Swim for the Girls is an annual fundraiser to support families affected by breast cancer. Conceived from a dare following a swim meet, the original event...

2022 Early Registration is Open! Once again, it is that time of year. The time when we start to think swim, strokes, and turns. And of course, Hatfield Sharks. This is the year of team building. What does this mean? We are focused on growth. Growth of the team. Growth of our coaching staff. Growth in our relationship with the township and of course Growth in the team's involvement with the Aquatic Center. So here's the deal. We've got a lot of great people on the parent board this year,...

Swim Sets & Workouts to Improve Your Kick This article was originally posted on yourswimlog here Having a powerful kick is critical to fast swimming. Whether it is improving your breakouts and underwater dolphin kick, to having a strong and steady 6-beat kick throughout your races, having monster legs means that you are also able to keep better body positioning in the water, and will also keep your technique intact at the end of your races. Within our collection of kick sets, you will find a little something for everyone....

This article was originally posted on yourswimlog here Here are three different ways that you can incorporate resistance training in your next practice, and how to make the most of your time spent developing brute strength swimming power: 1. Swimming with a band. For straight, sheer upper body strength this cannot be beat. While most swimmers lean on their pull buoy to build upper body endurance and strength, it does come with it’s share of drawbacks. While it can help build general upper body endurance (without your legs sucking up...