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Springfield Recreation 2012 Swim Team Program Meeting

The Springfield Recreation Department is hosting their 2012 Swim Team Program Special Meeting this evening at 7pm at the Sarah Bailey Civic Center, 30 Church Mall Springfield.

Fees
$50.00 Payable to: “Township of Springfield”
$20.00 Payable to: “Swim Team Parent Association”
Please make two [2] separate checks

The Swim Team is for girls and boys from 5–17 years of age. The Swim Team will be divided into TWO groups, with a sm all percentage making up the Developmental Team. NOTE: There will NOT be a Tadpole Team this year. 

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The Developmental Team will be made up of 8 & under who need more instruction and guidance.  Developmental Team participants initially must be able to demonstrate the ability to submerge themselves underwater, swim freestyle for at least 15 yards, be able to swim on their back, and be willing and able to swim in the 5 foot and 12 foot sections of the pool.  Those children who do not meet these expectations or who the coaches’ feel are unable to do so without support, will be placed in swim lessons that are not affiliated with the Swim Team. (The Parent Association check will be returned to you in that circumstance.)

Coaches will assess the participants the first week of practice.  Coaches will determine which group the child belongs in.  All other swim team participants’ ages 9-17 do not need to try out, but MUST be able to swim a lap of the pool without stopping and be comfortable swimming in deep water in order to be a member of the team.

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Swim Team practice will begin after school starting June 4, 2012 and in the mornings starting June 25, 2012.
The swim meets run from the end of June to the end of July.

Please note: ALL SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS are eligible to participate WITHOUT being a pool member.  Non-residents who wish to participate must be a pool member.

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