Effective Immediately

Senior 2 practice will no longer have practice on Sunday afternoon.  Swimmers are to attend practice Saturday morning from 7:00-10:00 AM

Also Per-Senior Practice on Saturday will be from      7:00-10:00 AM from now on.

We have been holding time trials on four Friday nights during the spring for Distance events.  These swims are a great way for the swimmers to be able to gain experience in distance races. 

May 9, 2008   1000 Free

May 16, 2008   1650 Free

May 30, 2008   1000 Free

June 6, 2008    1650 Free

Swimmers will warm up with their Practice group.

Blue Swimmers are to attend Pre-Senior Practice.

Each Swimmer will need a timer and counter

Swimmers must sign up on the bulletin board by practice on Thursday.

Also we will be having pizza and drinks after the trials.  Anyone (including parents and siblings) who wants pizza please bring $3.00 to be collect before practice on Friday.

The Ocean County YMCA sponsors two Shore Summer Swim League Teams which compete locally.  The Seals and Dolphins Teams offer six age group categories: 6 & Under, 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18.

For more information, please call  Louis Petto (732) 341-9622, ext. 2222.

Evaluations will be held May 15th, 20th, and 22nd from 6:00-7:00 PM.  (No appointment need for the evaluations.)
 
Program Dates:   
June 23rd - August 12th
Dates are Tentative
Monday - Friday 6:00-7:30pm

Team Fees:
Full- Privileged Members  $130.00
Basic Members   $175.00

Team suits are required:      Approximately $45.00 Female &
$25.00 Male

The Ocean County YMCA Tiger Shark Competitive Swim Team competes in the North Jersey YMCA Swim League and USA Swimming. The team trains and competes in two competitive seasons, the short course season (September - March) and the Long Course season (April-August). The Tiger Sharks host clinics throughout the Fall and Spring for competitive swimmers.  Our coaching and  training plans are designed to challenge each group, swimmer, and team to develop mentally and athletically in the sport of swimming. 
  

*Please note that we have limited space for the Tiger Shark Program when school lets out.  This means that the summer session may not have any room if we fill up will full season members.  In order to ensure your spot for the whole season you must register for the Full Season program.  Also the Senior 1 group is for Full Season swimmers only.  College swimmers interested in competitng over the summer please contact Coach Louis. 

*Registration is on a first come first serve basis and begins Feb 1, 2008

Red Group -  (Ages: 6-9) This level is for youngsters who can legally perform the four competitive strokes and who are ready to learn more advanced stroke skills and technique.  Stroke, turn and start instruction are emphasized.  Fun and participation while building a love for swimming is the focus. 
 
Spring Season Only: April 14 - June 13 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:00-7:15 PM

Price:   Spring Season Only  $280

White Group - (Ages: 9-13) At this level competitive training is introduced.  Emphasis is still on stroke technique and proper skills. Practice time includes dryland.

Spring Season: April 14 - June 13
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
4:30- 6:00 pm

Summer Season: June 16 - July31
Monday-Friday 7:45-9:15 am

Price: Full Season  $393.00
 Spring Season  $300.00
 Summer Season  $140.00

Blue Group - (Ages 10-14) This group is a transitional level in which swimmers move from primarily stroke instruction to actual competitive training. Swimmers are motivated and committed to be their best. Emphasis is on preparation for higher levels of training and competition. Good technique is of utmost importance. Practice time includes dryland.

SpringSeason: April 14 - June 13   
Monday - Thursday: 5:15-7:15 pm
Saturday:  10:00 am -12:00 pm

Summer Season: June 16 - July 31
Monday-Friday 7:45-9:15 am  

Price: Full Season  $445.00
 Spring Season $312.00
 Summer Season $160.00

Pre Senior Group-(Ages 12 and up) This group is for athletes with the necessary desire and ability to train and compete at the highest levels. Swimmers in this group will train to compete at the local and regional level with goals  of competing at the YMCA National Level. Practice time includes dryland.

Spring Season: April 14-June 13
Monday - Friday   5:00 - 7:30 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
AM Practices by Coach’s Invitation

Summer Season: June 16 - July 31
Monday - Friday TBA
Saturday - 7:00-10:00 am

Price: Full Season $515.00
 Spring Season $350.00
 Summer Season $185.00

Senior 2 Group - (Ages 14 and up)This Group is for High School aged athletes with the necessary desire and ability to train and compete at the highest levels. Swimmers in this group will train to compete at the local level and regional level with goals of competing at the YMCA National Level. 

April 14 - June 13
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday  6:45 - 9:15 pm  Wednesday, Friday - 4:00 - 6:45 PM 
Sunday- 3:30-5:30 PM
AM Practices by Coach’s Invite

June 16 - July 31
Monday-Friday 6:00-8:30 am
Saturday 7:00-10:00 am 

Price: Full Season $515.00
 Spring Season $350.00
 Summer Season $185.00

April 14-June 13
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday: 4:00-6:45 pm Wednesday 6:45-9:15 pm  
Saturday - 7:00 -10:00 am
Tuesday & Friday AM - 5:00 - 6:45 am
 
June 16 - July 31
Monday-Friday 6:00-8:30 am
Saturday 7:00-10:00 am

Full Season Price: $525.00

Full Season Long Course Swim Team fees will be broken into two payments.  Half will be due at registration and the second half will be due May 15, 2008.  For Spring and Summer Season the Payments are due in full at time of registration.