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Minnows Our Minnows program is an integral part of the swim team and is designed to introduce young swimmers to the team. Our Minnows coaches teach breathing techniques, racing starts, rules and so forth. One of the main goals is to have each minnow swim in at least one meet. All coaches are required to be life guard certified. Our minnows coaches generally start out as minnows at Ashton and are great with all levels of swimmers. They have a wonderful way of working with the little ones to get them ready for the next step - to swim in a meet. They will be in contact with parents to notify you when your swimmer is ready to swim in their first meet. Please note -For the saftey of all swimmers, minnows must pass a swim test before acceptance in this program – your child must be able to tread water for 30 seconds and swim the width of the diving well. The coaches will conduct this test on the first day of minnow practice to determine if your child is ready for this program or if they should be moved up to the regular team. Minnows Coaches: Kasey Richardson - New to the coaching staff but not new to the team, Kasey started as a minnow and is now in her last year of swimming with the Alligators : (. Kasey is a 2008 graduate of Blake High School and will attend the University of North Carolina Wilmington where she will be swimming for the Seahawks. Kasey is a very talented swimmer and an asset to the coaching staff. Alex Slagle - Another new face to the coaching staff, Alex will be coaching and swimming for the Alligators. Alex is a rising Junior in High School. He will be moving temporarily to Switzerland with his family this August. COST 1 family member $85.00 2 family members $105.00 3 or more $140.00 Practice - 6/16/07 - 7/11/07 Mon., Wed., Fri. - 9:00am -9:45am Please make sure your minnow arrives for practice on time and ready with suit and goggles on! Please print out the Minnows Registration Form and return with payment to the Swim Team Representative. The Guard Office has a folder for the swim team if no one from the team is available. ALLIGATOR HANDBOOK Policy - We request that parents and family members stay clear of the swim deck while practice and meets are going on. There are designated areas for practice and spectator sections for meets. This helps in two ways - it prevents swimmers from being distracted as well as wandering away; Coaches need all swimmers full attention in order for them to learn and compete! Any questions or concerns can be taken care of after practice/meet. |
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