USA Swimming

USA Swimming

Year-Round Swim Team, Member of USAS (United States of America Swimming).

This program is for swimmers who want to make a long-term commitment to the sport of swimming. Registration is held in approximately Oct/Nov for swimmers new to USA swimming or for registration renewals. Age 6-18.

Team info

Session I and Session II occur during “short course season” with meets held at “25-yard” pools and run September though April. Session III occurs during “long course season” with meets held at “50-meter” pools and runs from May to July. Only swimmers who have been registered in Session I and/or Session II will be allowed to register for Session III. USA swimmers not interested in swimming in Session III (long course) are encouraged to register for our SAAA summer team. We especially encourage those swimmers who are in the White and Blue groups to register for the SAAA summer team.

USA swimmers who wish to transfer to the USA TJCC team must first contact the head coach prior to registering.

If a USA swimmer who has registered and paid for Session III would like to participate in SAAA meets, that swimmer must pay an Administrative Fee of $60 and fill out the required SAAA registration form.

For the most up to date information please see our Team Management Site

New Swimmers

New swimmers should contact Coach Mike Polak @ 614-582-3901 or Email for information to arrange a day to meet on deck and to try out for the team. Please note the The training Schedule is available. and try to arrive a few minutes early to meet the coaches and get situated.

Short Course:

  • Session I (Aug 17 – Dec 31*)
  • Session II (Jan 1 – Apr 11*) 2 week SC Team break (April 12-25th, 2010)

Long Course:

  • Session III (May 3, 2010 – Aug 8, 2010*)

Holiday closures to be announced at a later date

TJCC Sports & Fitness policy – training fees WILL NOT be pro-rated or refunded

TRAINING FEES

GROUP TJCC MEMBER TJCC NON-MEMBER
Jelly Fish $190 $280
Tuna/Mackerel $195 $295
Shark $280 $240
Dolphin $310 $440
Predator $350 $475

Fees: Each swimmer is also required to pay the fee for USAS registration (65.00), swim meet entry fees, coaches’ travel expenses, and club operating expenses covering awards, equipment, etc. This account must remain on the plus side – any accounts in arrears will be assessed a 15.00 penalty.

Scholarships

The Stingray Fundraising Account will provide a scholarship to be used ONLY for swim team Session Training Fees for a swimmer/family who meets the criteria for a Tucson JCC scholarship. The swimmer/family may also be eligible for a reduced Tucson JCC membership fee based on the same financial need criteria.

The Stingray Scholarship guidelines are as follows: $50.00/swimmer per session, $100.00 per family per session, $500.00 maximum available for funding per session.

Please make your request to Coach Mike Polak and/or to Denise Blumenthal, COO of the Tucson JCC. You will be given a copy of the complete Stingray Scholarship Guidelines upon applying for a scholarship.

Contact the Team Treasurer, Nicci Hinderaker

Communication:

The primary forms of communication with the team are:

  • TeamUnify – Our team management site
  • Email (If you would like to be added to our email list, please send us a request at tjccstingrays@yahoo.com with “ADD TO EMAIL LIST” in subject line. Please provide us with your swimmer’s last name.
  • Folders – Folders will be made for them (filed alphabetically by the swimmer’s last name) and kept in a file box in the swim team office. Swimmers are asked to check these for ribbons, notices, etc. on a daily/weekly basis.

Contact

Contact for more information: Registrar, Kyra Holtzman

 

Team records

 

Training Groups and Practice Times

Descriptions are available at TeamUnify Site

  • Jelly Fish
    •  Mon — Tues,Wed,Thur, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
  • Tuna
    • Mon — Tues,Wed,Thur, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Mackerel
    • Mon — Tues,Wed,Thur, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Shark
    • Mon –Tues,Wed,Thur, 4:30pm – 5:45pm
    • Sat — To be determined
  • Dolphin
    • Mon — Tues,Wed,Thur, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
    • Sat — To be determined
  • Predator
    • Mon — Tues,Wed,Thur, 6:00pm -8:00pm
    • Fri — 4:00pm – 5:45pm
    • Sat — 7:00am – 10:00am