Town of Essex Swim Team (TEST)

Sand Hill Pool
June 16-July 24 | Mon- Thu
Morning practices, evening swim meets

Practices: Practices will be held in the mornings, Monday - Thursday with optional coach-led clinics on Friday mornings (ex: starts & turns, stroke counts, dives, etc.). 

Meets: The swim meet schedule will be posted once confirmed with all teams in the Champlain Valley Swim League. Dual meets take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 

Parents/Guardians: Parent involvement is critical to the success of this program. Parent volunteers must work swim meets both home and away. Volunteer opportunities vary from timing, managing the bullpen, 8 & under helpers, running the snack bar, score table, and more.

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TEST SWIM LEVELS 

(these are approximate and swimmers will be evaluated at the start of the season; if changes in practice groups are needed, the Coach will speak with you about that before any movement).

Advanced: Swimmers in this group are typically aged 14-18 (with some exceptions with coach approval).  Practice emphasis is on developing endurance and technique.  Must be able to swim all 4 competitive strokes and dive off a low board.
6:45-8:15 am
$205

Advanced Intermediate: Swimmers will focus on building endurance, competition strategy, and improving technique. Swimmers in this group are experienced swimmers aged 11 and up.  Swimmers must be able to swim 100 yards confidently without stopping.
6:45-8:15 am
$205

Intermediate (ages 10-13): Swimmers can swim 100 yards freestyle or backstroke and show emerging breaststroke and butterfly.  Emphasis for both groups will be on learning competitive strokes, rhythmic breathing, and building endurance.  
6:45-8:15 am
$205

Beginner (ages 6-9): Swimmers must be able to jump feet first into the deep end & swim 25 yards (freestyle and backstroke) without stopping.  
8-9 am
$205

Prep Team (age 4-8): The prep team is an introduction to competitive swimming for swimmers with previous swim lesson experience.  Swimmers must be able to tread water and have some level of comfort swimming 25 yards independently. Practices will include more individualized attention to help the swimmer become more skilled and confident in the water as they prepare for swim meet competition. The option to race will be available to those interested with coach approval.
8:45-9:15 am
$180