Swim Team FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can join the Swim Team?
• As long as you are a Chesterbrook Swim & Tennis Club member and your child is under the age of 18years they can join the Swim Team.

• Who needs to tryout to be on the team?
• If your child is new to the team, swam in Little Jaws program in the 2010 season, and is 9 or under he/she will need to go to the assessment.

• If I swim for a USA Swim team in the winter and I was in the lower pool last season, why do I need to be assessed?
• Due to the large number of swimmers in the 9&under age group, Coach Jeff/Colin would like to assess every swimmer to ensure every swimmer is placed in the proper group.

• When are the assessments?
• Sunday, April 17^th at Yorktown High School Pool
• Wednesday, May 18th for 9&Unders at Chesterbrook Pool
  
• Sunday, May 29^th at Chesterbrook Pool
• Sunday, June 12^th at Chesterbrook Pool

• What is the purpose of Time Trials?
• Time Trials enable coaches to place your child properly in relation to other swimmers in his/her age group.  Being placed properly will allow your child to compete against swimmers of comparable ability/speed.  Also, this will allow coaches to get times in every stroke for all swimmers for placement in upcoming meets.

• Who participates/swims in Time Trials aka “Red & Black Meet”?
• All swimmers that are currently practicing in the lower pool must participate at the R&B Meet.

• How will I know if my child will Swim a Saturday Dual Meet?
• Every Friday morning before practice begins, coaches will have a sit down session and announce the swimmers that will swim on a Saturday Dual Meet.

• What if my child is scheduled to swim on a Saturday Dual meet and they are unable to swim?
• It is absolutely essential that the Head Coach be notified no later than the prior Tuesday if a swimmer cannot participate in a Saturday Dual meet.
• Also, during online registration, if you know that you will be out of town during the swim season it will be helpful if you check-off on any weekends that you anticipate of being out of town.
• If your child wake up sick on Saturday morning call your team reps as soon as possibly.  This is extremely important so that we can notify a substitute for a sick swimmer.

• Will a meet be canceled?
• Meets are delayed or canceled based on weather, the head referee prior to the start of the meet will decide this.

• When should I arrive at a Saturday Dual or Monday night B meet?
• Swimmers should arrive 1 hour before the start of the meet to set up and participate in warm ups.

• How long will the Saturday Dual meet last?
• Saturday meets start at 9am and end around 11:30am - 12noon.  After home meets there is usually a post lunch meal that is serve for all swimmers.  After away meets the team will usually meet a designated lunch spot.

• How long will the Monday night meet last?
• Monday night B meet start at 6:00pm and end around 9:00pm.  You have the option of leaving after your swimmer completes his/her individual events.  If you are working as a volunteer, please stay until your job is complete.  It is fun, too, to stay until the end to cheer on your fellow teammates.

• How do I know if my child is swimming on a Monday night B meet?
• Monday night meets are open to everyone.  Every swimmer must sign-up (sign-up sheets are located at the bulletin board by the Snack bar window) before 10:30am Monday the day of the meet.
• Little Jaws Swimmer, their Swimmer Coach will be the one to sign-up your swimmer.  The Swimmer Coach will contact you Monday morning to let you know what your child will be swimming that evening.

• Can my 9yr old swim with my 12yr old at practices?
• As a rule, NO; but it could change with the coach’s opinion of swimmer’s ability.  A swimmer may be swimming below age group level, or above age group level.  Swimmers normally receive the most effective age group specific training when they practice within their age groups.

• How do I volunteer?
• You will be able to select from several volunteer opportunities throughout the season.  An email, brochure, or sign-up sheets will be circulated for the many events.  As a parent of a swimmer we ask you to volunteer for at least 4 events.

• What is the Pasta Party/Pep rally?
• The Pasta Party/Pep rally is the time for ALL swimmers and families to get together.  Every family contributes a pasta dish or a salad.   They occur on Friday’s beginning at 5:30 and have a planned activity for the swimmers to get excited for the upcoming Saturday and Monday night meets!  Pasta Party/Pep Rally END at 8:00pm—everyone must leave at that time to get a good night’s rest for Saturday morning.