Swim Team

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~~~~~NO Saturday Swim Practice due to Scheduling Conflicts for July~~~~~

Swim Meet - Schedule (Saturday)

Sign up at the front desk or call for more information! Swim meet last about 2 hours. Don't forget to bring your shade, hydration (water, Gatorade), snacks and sun tan lotion to protect your skin. Be prepared!

Chandler High School Aquatic Center : 350 N Arizona Ave.

July - Canceled

July 26 - APRA Swim Meet

August 9th - TBD

September 27th - TBD

October 18th or 25th - TBD

November 15th - TBD

Come out to cheer the swimmers and learn how your child can be a part of a team!!!

           

 

SWIM MEET RESULTS!!!

March 29, 2008

 November 17, 2007

October 13, 2007

Time Standards Chart                            What Are Time Standards?

The SWIMKids USA Swim Team will afford your child the opportunity to develop resolve, perseverance, sportsmanship and commitment. The Swim Team Coaches headed by Bryan Crane, focus on each child's individual needs and abilities in a non-competitive environment. While learning the skills necessary for higher-level competitive swimming, Your child will be in competition with one person and one person only, and that's the athlete he knows that he can become. Workouts will provide physical conditioning and motor development patterning that will set your child apart from his/her peers.

SWIMKids USA Swim Team Mission

The SWIMkids USA Swim Team mission is to develop and foster excellence both in and outside the swimming pool. Participation in the SWIMKids USA Swim Team will encourage young athletes to achieve success in the pool and in life by dedicating themselves to attaining an achievable goal, persisting when the “going gets rough” and by overcoming obstacles that may block their way. This philosophy will be an excellent catalyst to competitive success in the future and a vehicle to good health habits that can last a lifetime.

How does my child get to SWIMkids USA Swim Team?

• First, graduate from the Stroke Development Program (Bronze through Gold Levels).  By the time your child graduates they will be proficient in all four of the competitive strokes; Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, and Backstroke.
• Second, join the SWIMkids USA Rookie Team.  Rookie Team swimmers will learn to perform starts, turns, and finishes along with improving their fitness.
• Third, move up to SWIMkids USA Swim Team.  On SWIMkids USA Swim Team your child will have the opportunity it raise their commitment level under the compassionate guidance of our coaches. 

Does my child get to compete? 

• Absolutely!  Starting in the Stroke Development levels, your child will have the opportunity to be introduced to kid-friendly competition.  Every child earns a ribbon and has the opportunity to learn from their experience at the meets.

When are practices?

• Stroke Development Levels are offered throughout the week at the SWIMkids USA facility.
• Rookie Team practices are offered throughout the week at the SWIMkids USA facility and are welcome to practice on Saturday's at the outdoor pool.
• SWIMkids USA Swim Team have two scheduling tracks:
• Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.  
• Monday & Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings (coming soon).

 Is there another level after SWIMkids USA Swim Team?

Yes, there is Desert Thunder Aquatic Club.  Desert Thunder Aquatic Club is part of USASwimming, which organizes our national and international teams, including the Olympic team.  Your SWIMkids USA Swim Team coaches will be able to direct you to the Desert Thunder Aquatic Club coaches.

 

Contact SWIMKids USA today for more information 480.820.9109 or swimteam@swimkidsusa.us.

 

       

SWIMKids USA Swim Team Coaches

James Brocki
James is the current Swim Team Director at SWIMkids USA. He started swimming at 8 months of age and at 12 began competitive swim. At age 15, James became a lifeguard and then a head guard. During his competitive swimming years, James was the anchor of the 400 medley relay at the Jr. Nationals in 1999. James has been teaching for over 10 years with experience at the Red Cross, Assistant Director for the YMCA and SWIMkids USA. He holds certifications in Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard, USA Swimming Coach, and a former New York EMT.  

Brandon Whitehead
Brandon has been teaching for SWIMkids USA for 13 years. He graduated from nursing school at Mesa Community College and is a Certified Nursing Assistant. He also holds certification from the National Swim School Association, and Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard.

Chris Olkowski
Chris has been an aquatics instructor for 9 years and has been with SWIMkids USA since 2001. He competed in track and field for 3 years at the collegiate level and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Business Advertising. At the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Chris completed 2000 hours and is a certified yoga instructor. He joined the gymnastic staff in February 2007.