Potomac Marlins
Gold Star Stroke scH2Ool

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See ATHLETE PROGRESSIONS for placement advice.

Stroke scH2Ool REGISTRATION FORM

OVERVIEW: The Potomac Marlins Gold Start Stroke scH2Ool is designed to introduce young swimmers (Ages 4 - 8) to the basic competitive swimming skills essential for continued involvement in the sport of swimming and with future involvement with the Potomac Marlins Swim Team.

The Gold Star Stroke scH2Ool program is comprised of beginner level competitive swimmers (ages 4-8) who practice once or twice per week for 30 minutes. Stroke scH2Ool swimmers will not be eligible for competitions prior to being advanced to the Mini Marlins program. Advancement depends upon coach recommendation and approval and swimmers interest in doing so.

The Stroke scH2Ool is divided into three 10-week sessions over the course of the Potomac Marlins USA Swimming season (Sept. thru May). Swimmers may register for any 1, 2 or all 3 sessions. Due to the High School swimning program at Cub Run, we are only able to offer session #1 & #3 on M & W. The 10-week program will focus on developing fundamentals of stroke mechanics and "in-water" body awareness. All four competitive strokes will be introduced with beginner level stroke drills with an emphais on freestyle. Each class will wrap up with a fun game or activity designed to promote confidence in the water.

ELIGIBILITY: Stroke scH2Ool classes are kept small (8 - 10 max.) with a minimum of one certified coach/instructor and one Potomac Marlins Senior level (15 & Over) swimmer assistant per group. All Stroke
scH2Ool participants are required to be able to perform at a minimal standard for initial acceptance into the group. This information is outlined on the PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS and BASE ABILITY LEVEL chart under the registration section.

REQUIREMENTS:

• All swimmers must wear lycra or nylon suits (no baggy shorts or suits) and properly fitting goggles. Swim caps should be worn by swimmers with longer than shoulder length hair per most pool rules. Team suits and caps are NOT required for pratices, however, official suits and caps with team logos ARE required for swim meet participation. Stroke scH2Ool participants will receive a Team Cap with registration.
• All swimmer should arrive 5-10 minutes prior to practice and be prepared to get in at the scheduled practice start time.
• Stroke scH2Ool swimmers must pay a one time per season $75 USA /PVS swimming registration and insurance fee.
• Stroke scH2Ool swimmers are not charged for Meet Entry Fee ( MEF) account.
• Stroke scH2Ool swimmers are not eligible or charged for the Potomac Marlins team outfitting package.

LOCATIONS: Stroke scH2Ool practices are held at the following locations for the 2010-11 season: