
Tyde Swim TeamPlease check out our swim team page at www.swimtyde.org. Feel free to give us a call with any questions!
Practice Times: Developmental Team: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm Senior Team: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 4:30-6:30pm Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30-7:00pm (w/strength) Saturday, 9:00-11:30am @WGW (w/strength) Elite Team: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4:00-6:30pm @ Winston Lake Tuesday/Thursday 4:15-6:30pm @ Kernersville Monday through Thursday 5:45-7:30am @ WGW (w/ strength) Friday 5:45-7:30am @ WGW Saturday 6:30-9:00am @ WGW (Kernersville pool closed September 7-11 - practice Monday-Friday at Winston Lake from 4:30-6:30pm)
TYDE Developmental Team Ages: open to all ages who meet the prerequisitePrerequisite: swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle & 25 yards backstroke Description: the Developmental Team offers a gentle introduction to competitive swimming with a focus on FUN and fundamentals... ideal for the new or recently experienced competitive swimmer... as the swimmers progress, this group will continue to teach the basics of proper stroke mechanics while also improving fitness and conditioning levels... also an ideal option for swimmers looking to get in shape for high school or summer league season Practices: offered 3 days per week for 60 minutes with no attendance requirement… Meets: various optional YMCA intra-association competitions are available Equipment: goggles & a positive attitude, (see our Team Store section for more information) Cost: YMCA MEMBERS -$55/month + $25 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet) YMCA POTENTIAL-MEMBERS -$85/month + $25 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)
SENIOR TEAM Ages: 15 & over (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer) OR 14 years old & currently in high school Prerequisite: swimmers must be able to complete 100 yards of all four competitive strokes, (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly), and a 500 yard freestyle Description: the Senior Team reinforces advanced stroke mechanics while emphasizing an improvement in dedication, training capacity and goal orientation... designed for the serious competitive swimmer who also seeks flexibility Practices: 8 practices offered per week varying from 120-150 minutes with a minimum of 4 practices per week encouraged - additional strength and/or bonus practices will be offered and are optional but highly encouraged Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - optional but encouraged Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, hand paddles, pull buoy, kick board, bucket (provided), water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information) Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $130/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet)
ELITE TEAM Ages: 15 & over (age as of December 1 in the fall/winter or July 1 in the spring/summer) - admittance by coaches approval only Prerequisite: swimmers must have achieved four TYDE Elite Team time standards in either short course yards or long course meters and the ability to perform the TYDE Elite Team workout requirements ... current TYDE swimmers can see the list of eligible TYDE swimmers invited to the Elite Team, (must be able to complete the entrance workout) - final admittance by coaches approval only Description: the Elite Team prepares swimmers for national and international levels of competition through specificity of training and utilizing up-to-the-minute innovations in stroke technique, conditioning equipment and training theory... this group is meant to represent a college-level training program and is only for the committed top area athletes Benefits: a focus on the long term planning side of the sport… an individually designed training plan… a heavy focus on videotaping and race analysis… access to the Elite Team’s personal trainer, nutritionist and massage therapist Practices: 11 practices offered per week including strength practices and lecture - a minimum of 9 practices per week expected, (to include all afternoon & Saturday morning workouts) Meets: various YMCA & USA Swimming competitions available - select meets mandatory; Capital Classic, winter training trip, Senior Sectionals or Spring Grand Prix, Short Course YMCA Nationals, Montreal Grand Prix & Long Course YMCA Nationals plus additional meets as assigned including US Junior & Senior Nationals Equipment: goggles, fins, snorkel, hand paddles, pull buoy, kick board, shoes, ankle strap, tennis ball (provided), golf ball (provided), bucket (provided), stretch rope (provided), heart rate monitor (provided), water bottle & a TYDE competitive suit, (see our Team Store section for more information) Cost: YMCA MEMBERS ONLY - $220/month + $85 annual team fee, (includes all swim meet fees, a TYDE seasonal t-shirt, a swim cap and a car magnet PLUS a 50% discount on Capital Classic and YMCA National travel expenses)
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