THRASHERS Thrashers Swimming USA Swimming* Niagara District (NI) Southern Tier Swim League (STSL) Feeder program for Horseheads HS Swimming

What we ARE and are NOT Competitive USA Swimming Club Team Developmental club to get kids to Regional, National and NCAA level Associated with USTA, our AAU affiliate Swim lessons Babysitting service We’re not like CVSA or Babe Ruth/Cinderella NOT affiliated with HCSD. Athletic Dept and Superintendent have nothing to do with us

Coaching Staff Coach Miles Coach Hanson Coach Wallisky

Thrashers Philosophy Technique, Technique, Technique (4 Years Minimum for Proficiency) Race Strategy Strength and Endurance Swim all the races, complete swimmer Drills, Exercises, Sets directly correlate to swimming movements (Senior). All drills correlate to basics (Junior and Novice).

www.HorseheadsThrashers.net News Meets, Practices Calendar Cancellations Your own account Suit Order Link Records

Groups & Practice Days April 19: (Non-summer hours) Senior: 3:30-5:30 Junior: 5:30-6:30 Novice: 6:30-7:15 Senior/Junior: Mon-Fri Novice: Mon, Wed, Fri Check the website for days/times. Please enter by weight room, not ramp

Fees Everyone MUST be registered with USA Swimming. $66/year. **Winter Novice Swimmers- $200 Junior Swimmers- $300 Senior Swimmers- $400 Checks made out to Horseheads Thrashers Discount: 10% for 2 kids, 20% for 3 kids, 30% for 4 kids Includes: All League Meets, Champs, 1 T-Shirt, 1 Cap

Meets League Meet costs are included. Dates, Times, and events will be on the website Champs is MANDATORY. Must have attended 2 League Meets to be eligible Non-League Meets: most have qualifying times Additional meet fees for all Non-League Meets Strict Deadlines

Meet Schedule (Online) STSL Meets (Free) Meet 1: Meet 2: Meet 3: Meet 4: Meet 5: Meet 6: CHAMPS: NON-League (Fees) Super-Circuit #1@Cortland, May 20 AAU National Championships @ Oakland U, Michigan. July 27-30

MEET SIGNUPS WEBSITE. Due date is 8 days prior to the meet, 9PM. It is assumed that everyone will be signed up for Champs. EXAMPLE MEET ONLINE…

Suits and “Stuff” Suits can be ordered online through our website. Due date for team discount and free shipping is April 30 CAPS can be purchased in the office. (MEETS*) Thrasher merchandise can be purchased at Unique Solutions. 739-8122 Female suit sizing kit Parka samples

Parent Responsibilities Check the Website! Become an Official Timers at Meets Help organize social functions Pick up your kids on time. Let Coaches coach Stay off deck during practice AND meets If you need to speak to a coach, do so AFTER practice Don’t helicopter or expect them to live YOUR dreams

Miscellaneous Drop off/Pick up kids and PARK in the Quad, by the weight room door DO NOT PROP ANY DOORS OPEN! Injuries can be checked at Elite Therapy. Also provide dryland. Bkgrnd in swimming SR/JR Group MUST have H20 Bottle, Center Mount Snorkel. Fins suggested, not mand. Deck Pass on USASwimming.org!

Payment Schedule $66 immediately.** Non-refundable. Goes to USA Swimming Insurance. Full payment up front is fine Monthly Payments are due the first of each month. Account on website. Meet Fees are Due BEFORE the Meet