PLEASE NOTE:
Practice for Wednesday December 28th has changed (SEE BELOW)
Squad C : 6:30-7:30pm
Squad A: 7:00-8:30pm
Here are some links to important information:
2011 - 2012 Meet Schedule
2011 - 2012 Practice Times
2011 - 2012 Swim Team Calendar
Red and Black Meet Results
Entry Sign up Dog Tag
Some of the Riptides met Olympic swimmers...check it out!
  
The YMCA of Gloucester County RIPTIDES Swim Team
is designed for beginning as well as advanced swimmers. As a ‘Riptide’ they will have the opportunity to develop into the best swimmer they can be, while learning to accept defeat as well as victory; getting along well with others; and becoming a responsible member of the RIPTIDES team.
Our goals for participants include
1. Developing Self esteem
2. Learning Team work
3. Accepting Responsibility
4. Having fun
5. Improving Health & fitness
6. Learning and practicing Character values
7. Improved speed & endurance.
Swimmers will work on stroke mechanics, times and endurance to suit their individual needs.
A typical season has 7- 9 meets usually on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Riptides also participate in invitational meets and, upon qualification, YMCA of New Jersey Silvers and States.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Full youth or family YMCA membership is required for all team members before practice begins.
- Youth: $17.00/month
- Single Parent: $40.00/month
- Full Family: $48.00/month
(New Members – additional joiner fee)
This membership includes use of the Wellness Center, weight room, steam room, and the gym and pool during scheduled hours. For youth some areas—weight & steam room and Wellness Center are restricted due to minimum age requirements. There are also discounted rates on YMCA programs for Full members.
SWIM TEAM FEE
A ‘team packet’ will be give once the deposit is received. Team fee covers dual meets, State & East Field Regional qualifying entry fees, practice expenses and team administrative costs. Swimmers are responsible for their personal equipment and Middle Atlantic Swimming registration fee, meet entry fees, & any MAS fines you may incur.
~Discounts available for multiple children participating on the swim team.
~Fee balance due before practice begins; no prorating of either option Swim Team fee
~Scholarships available~
SQUAD AMOUNTS:
Squad A-$395.00
Squad B-$365.00
Squad C-$285.00
High School - $215.00
Squad assignments will be made after the Red and Black Meet.
HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMER PACKAGE
This program is for the High School swim team members who wish to compete on the YMCA Riptides in addition to their own high school swim practice and swim meets. Swimmers must be 16 years old and currently enrolled in high school and swimming on their high school swim team. A letter from their High School Coach must be presented at the time of payment and kept on file for the Riptide Coaches. Swimmers must come to practice 1x a week from November to February and all YMCA swim meets. Starting in March HS swimmers may attend all practices. Swimmers must maintain full YMCA membership during the duration of swim team in addition to all fees. Joiner fees will apply for new memberships or memberships lapsing over 30 days.
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans are available for an additional fee. Please contact Anna Elson before October 23rd, 2011 to set up a payment plan.
1st Payment – October 30th
2nd Payment – November 20th
3rd Payment – December 18th
PRACTICE TIMES - TBA
MIDDLE ATLANTIC (USA) SWIMMING
Participation is strongly recommended especially for the serious level swimmer who would like increased opportunities to swim against similar level swimmers and to extend the meet season. There is an additional fee to join and participate in USA Swimming. More info to come.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
The success of our team depends on active parent support. Parents and other friends of our team help by assisting at Home and Away meets with bringing in food items, officiating, timing, running cards, and other duties. Please be prepared to volunteer throughout the season.
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Brochure
Welcome Back Letter
High School Swimmimg Package
YMCA Rules and Regulations
Payment Plan Request Form
Volunteers
Health & Registration Form
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