USA Swim Team
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Your swimmer can compete in USA-sanctioned swim meets during the school year. The team will attend two to four meets each fall 2019 and spring 2020.
The USA swim team practices from September 4, 2019 – May 15, 2020. All swim team practices are held at the Albemarle Square location.
All participants will receive an acac swim team t-shirt and swim cap.
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Practices, Pricing & Meets
Spinners are required to attend two practices a week; Orcas are required to attend at least three practices a week; Pilots are required to attend at least four practices a week. USA swimmers are required to swim in at least three meets.
Ages 5 – 9 | Spinners Group
Must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke and have an idea of breaststroke and/or butterfly.
Practice Times & Pricing – Click to download informational PDF.
Ages 8 – 13 | Orcas Group
Must be able to swim all four competitive strokes.
Practice Times & Pricing – Click to download informational PDF.
Ages 11 – 14| Pre-Pilots Group
Must be able to swim all four competitive strokes. Recommend 4-5 practices per week.
Practice Times & Pricing – Click to download informational PDF.
Ages 13 – 18 | Pilots Group
Must be able to swim all four competitive strokes. Recommend 5 practices per week.
Practice Times & Pricing – Click to download informational PDF.
Practice Breaks
No practice will be held on the following days:
- Novermber 27 – 30
- December 20 – January 1 (revised Pilot / Pre-Pilot practice December 20 – January 1)
- April 10 – 12
- One week practice break following your child’s last Championship Meet (TBA)
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Registration
Register at acac Albemarle Square or sign up by emailing Coach Helen Dixon.
Click here to download the registration form.
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Coaching team
- Head Coach | Helen Dixon
- Assistant Coach | Kathryn Stephenson
- Assistant Coach | Erin Lawson
- Assistant Coach | Lauren Gander
- Assistant Coach | Chris Taylor
- Assistant Coach | Bethany Kennon
- Assistant Coach | Katherine Taylor
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Additional Fees
- Additional $135 registration fee includes t-shirt and latex cap (silicone extra cost)
- Meet fees for each competitive meet attended (varies per meet)
- Team suit approximately $60 female, $40 male
- No fund-raising obligation
- No equipment purchase required
- Optional attire as desired
- A sibling discount of 10% is available for second, third, or fourth swimmers in the same family
- No refunds on registration fees, must commit to a minimum of 6 months (no refund)
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Meet schedule
- To be determined, starting in October.
- Swimmers are required to attend at least 3 meets per year.
