Alma Swim Club Information
Alma Swim Club Intro
The Alma Swim Club is a competitive/instructional swim organization made up of 125 area swimmers ages 6-18. We swim separate fall-winter-summer seasons. The club is open to anyone able to swim 1 pool length- 25 yards - comfortably. We accommodate both competitive and instructional interests. There is no requirement to compete, however competition is a great way to measure progress. About half the club membership swim for the instruction and physical activity alone while the other half also competes. All competitions are organized on the basis of age, gender, and ability ensuring suitable competition for all. The club is divided into 2 main groups, a Junior stroke development group and a Senior training group. Both groups are subdivided into several levels so we can accommodate a wide variety of ages, skills, and interests.
Those swimmers choosing to compete will have the opportunity to do so at a very high level. Since 1980 Alma swimmers competing at both the High School and Club level have 1) have won 55 individual state meet titles 2) placed in the top ten team standings 28 times including 4 team titles 3) earned over 155 individual All State awards and 26 All American awards 4) and set 11 state records. Over 52 of those swimmers continued their swimming at the collegiate level at schools that include Michigan State, Michigan, Northwestern, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Virginia, Kenyon, Alma, Hope, Olivet, Kalamazoo, William and Mary, Brown, Princeton, Wellsley, Wayne State, Hillsdale, Grinnell, Eastern Michigan, Miami, Southern Illinois, Saginaw Valley, Sioux Falls and more.
We swim 3 separate seasons each year. The fall season runs from mid August thru late October- the winter season runs late October thru early March- and the summer season begins in early May and continues thru the end of July. The fall season is for hs age swimmers only while the winter and summer seasons include all ages. The fee schedule varies depending on season and practice group. Fees for each season are posted on the upcoming season notice posted elsewhere on this site.
There is no practice/attendance policy for Junior level swimmers, everyone chooses when to swim. Swimmers making half of the practices will still make significant improvements. Senior group swimmers must make enough practices to be able to keep up in their training lane. Most new swimmers start in the Junior group although there are exceptions for 12 and over swimmers with advances swimming skills. Within the 2 practice groups there are several sub levels and kids move thru those levels at their own speed.
To join us- please fill out a club registration form on our website--almaswimming.weebly.com-- and then register in person for the upcoming season. Full details about each season will be posted on our website about 30 days before the season begins. If you need further info please get in touch at jhuxley48@gmail.com
The Alma Swim Club is a competitive/instructional swim organization made up of 125 area swimmers ages 6-18. We swim separate fall-winter-summer seasons. The club is open to anyone able to swim 1 pool length- 25 yards - comfortably. We accommodate both competitive and instructional interests. There is no requirement to compete, however competition is a great way to measure progress. About half the club membership swim for the instruction and physical activity alone while the other half also competes. All competitions are organized on the basis of age, gender, and ability ensuring suitable competition for all. The club is divided into 2 main groups, a Junior stroke development group and a Senior training group. Both groups are subdivided into several levels so we can accommodate a wide variety of ages, skills, and interests.
Those swimmers choosing to compete will have the opportunity to do so at a very high level. Since 1980 Alma swimmers competing at both the High School and Club level have 1) have won 55 individual state meet titles 2) placed in the top ten team standings 28 times including 4 team titles 3) earned over 155 individual All State awards and 26 All American awards 4) and set 11 state records. Over 52 of those swimmers continued their swimming at the collegiate level at schools that include Michigan State, Michigan, Northwestern, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Virginia, Kenyon, Alma, Hope, Olivet, Kalamazoo, William and Mary, Brown, Princeton, Wellsley, Wayne State, Hillsdale, Grinnell, Eastern Michigan, Miami, Southern Illinois, Saginaw Valley, Sioux Falls and more.
We swim 3 separate seasons each year. The fall season runs from mid August thru late October- the winter season runs late October thru early March- and the summer season begins in early May and continues thru the end of July. The fall season is for hs age swimmers only while the winter and summer seasons include all ages. The fee schedule varies depending on season and practice group. Fees for each season are posted on the upcoming season notice posted elsewhere on this site.
There is no practice/attendance policy for Junior level swimmers, everyone chooses when to swim. Swimmers making half of the practices will still make significant improvements. Senior group swimmers must make enough practices to be able to keep up in their training lane. Most new swimmers start in the Junior group although there are exceptions for 12 and over swimmers with advances swimming skills. Within the 2 practice groups there are several sub levels and kids move thru those levels at their own speed.
To join us- please fill out a club registration form on our website--almaswimming.weebly.com-- and then register in person for the upcoming season. Full details about each season will be posted on our website about 30 days before the season begins. If you need further info please get in touch at jhuxley48@gmail.com
Alma Swim Club Summer 2017 Info
The summer 2017 swim season begins Monday May 1 for HS and Senior group swimmers and Monday June 5 for Junior group swimmers.
Registration for both groups will be Thursday June 1 from 5-6 pm at the HS pool. The season runs thru late July for both groups. Summer fees and practice schedules are listed below.
The practice schedule is is listed in 2 parts--and the schedule will change the day after APS recesses for the summer. That will be June 14 or 15 depending on whether we have to make up a school day.
I am aware that a lot of kids will start a little late due to other spring activities and school schedules--that is not a problem. If your swimmer will be starting late please try to register on the 5th--or email me--so that I know how many swimmers are interested for planning purposes.
If you need further info or have questions please get in touch. Hope to see everyone soon-Jeff
Practice schedule part 1--thru June 14 or 15
HS and Senior groups--Mon-Fri 330-530 pm--please note--practices will end by 5pm the first 2 weeks as swimmers get in shape.
Junior group--Mon-Thur 515-630 pm
Practice schedule part 2--June 14 or 15 thru July 27
HS and Senior--Mon-Thur 8-945 am and 330-5 pm fridays-9-11 am Junior--Mon-Thur 945-11 am
Summer Fees--HS $250 Senior $200 Junior $90 Returning swimmers DO NOT need to fill out another registration form.
2016 - 2017 Club Meet Schedule
PLEASE NOTE—ENTRIES ARE EMAILED APPROXIMATELY 14 DAYS BEFORE ANY MEET, ENTRIES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE IN THE POOL BALCONY. PLEASE NOTE THE ENTRY DEADLINE—IT IS A BIG IMPOSITION FOR THE HOST TEAM TO BE ASKED TO ACCEPT LATE ENTRIES SO WE WILL NOT ASK THEM TO DO SO.
IN THE EVENT THAT BAD WEATHER CANCELS A PRACTICE ON THE DAY AN ENTRY IS DUE—PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ENTRY—ENTRY FEES CAN BE PAID AT THE NEXT PRACTICE.
SAT NOV 12....................DALE GOODING INVITE @ SVSU
SAT NOV 19 ...................SJ SEA LIONS INVITE @ ST JOHNS
SAT DEC 10....................MIDLAND INVITE @ SVSU
FRI DEC 16 ....................ALMA CHRISTMAS RELAYS @ ALMA
SAT JAN 14 ....................SAGINAW Y INVITE @ SVSU
FRI JAN 20......................ALMA vs. ST JOHNS DUAL MEET @ ALMA
FRI FEB 10........................ALMA, ST JOHNS @ CHESANING
SAT FEB 18 .......................ST JOHNS MINT INVITE @ SJ
FRI FEB 17......................ALMA vs. ST JOHNS @ St. Johns
