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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 ------ WINTER 2017-2018 INFO
The winter 2017-18 season will begin on Monday, October 23. Registration will be Thursday, October 19 from 5-6 PM at the AHS pool.
We will train in 2 practice groups as in the past. Juniors will swim Monday thru Thursday from 5:15-6:30 PM- Seniors will swim Monday thru Friday from 3:45-5:30 PM.
New swimmers are always welcome- the minimum skill level is lesson level 3 for those familiar with our learn to swim program- or the ability to swim one pool length.
I’ve had several questions about kids moving to the Senior level so I want to make a couple points for those considering that move. The senior group is intended to be a physically challenging endurance/speed training group for those interested in competition. Over the last 2 seasons it has morphed into more of a social group that has proved to be unworkable for those kids interested in meaningful competitive training. I understand the importance of having fun socially and expect everyone to do so--but that cannot be the only reason to swim. Kids that swim for that reason alone inevitably miss so much training that they cannot keep up with others. In fact-at some point they become obstacles to others in their training lane. Additionally--a lot on the things we do in practice are directly related to competition and those not competing just do not respond. At the simplest level-those competing understand that training that tires you out also leads to improved race times. Those not competing insist on resting when tired. In order to swim in the Senior group swimmers must be able to keep up in practice and compete in meets. The Junior group is a good alternative for swimmers not yet ready for the Senior group. If you have any questions re training with the Senior please get in touch.
Winter fees are unchanged--Junior-$120 & Seniors $200. The meet schedule is a work in progress. Our first meet is at St. Johns on November 11. If you are unable to get to registration please let me know so I know how many swimmers to plan for.
Please note--returning swimmers DO NOT need to fill out another registration form. Further general info is available on our club website--almaswimming.weebly.com
Hope to see everyone soon - Jeff Huxley
The winter 2017-18 season will begin on Monday, October 23. Registration will be Thursday, October 19 from 5-6 PM at the AHS pool.
We will train in 2 practice groups as in the past. Juniors will swim Monday thru Thursday from 5:15-6:30 PM- Seniors will swim Monday thru Friday from 3:45-5:30 PM.
New swimmers are always welcome- the minimum skill level is lesson level 3 for those familiar with our learn to swim program- or the ability to swim one pool length.
I’ve had several questions about kids moving to the Senior level so I want to make a couple points for those considering that move. The senior group is intended to be a physically challenging endurance/speed training group for those interested in competition. Over the last 2 seasons it has morphed into more of a social group that has proved to be unworkable for those kids interested in meaningful competitive training. I understand the importance of having fun socially and expect everyone to do so--but that cannot be the only reason to swim. Kids that swim for that reason alone inevitably miss so much training that they cannot keep up with others. In fact-at some point they become obstacles to others in their training lane. Additionally--a lot on the things we do in practice are directly related to competition and those not competing just do not respond. At the simplest level-those competing understand that training that tires you out also leads to improved race times. Those not competing insist on resting when tired. In order to swim in the Senior group swimmers must be able to keep up in practice and compete in meets. The Junior group is a good alternative for swimmers not yet ready for the Senior group. If you have any questions re training with the Senior please get in touch.
Winter fees are unchanged--Junior-$120 & Seniors $200. The meet schedule is a work in progress. Our first meet is at St. Johns on November 11. If you are unable to get to registration please let me know so I know how many swimmers to plan for.
Please note--returning swimmers DO NOT need to fill out another registration form. Further general info is available on our club website--almaswimming.weebly.com
Hope to see everyone soon - Jeff Huxley
2017 - 2018 Club Meet Schedule...
Coming soon!
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.
