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TIGERSHARKS Competition Teams 2008/2009
Welcome to the TIGERSHARKS 2008/2009!
The WAB Mission Statement says that we strive to “educate our children to reach their full potential in a warm and caring community that fosters excellence and responsibility." To live up to this Mission Statement and to cater to our swimmers growing need for a more focused program we are introducing a new opportunity for our sharks to achieve excellence in the pool.
New: Tigersharks Speed Team
After another year of progress we have arrived at a point where many of our swimmers have expressed their desire and shown their readiness to train and compete at a higher level. Also the swim parent community has expressed their wish for more focused training and racing opportunities.
To optimally cater to these needs we are introducing the Tigersharks Speed Team. Starting with the 2008/2009 school year this team will bring together swimmers from Grade 4 and up who are ready to take on the responsibility of being part of a highly competitive team.
These swimmers will attend at least three weekly training sessions of 70 minutes as well as to compete in In-House, local and overseas competitions. Only members of the speed team can be selected to participate in overseas competitions. Coach Jochmann is the primary coach for this team.
Parents of Tigersharks Speed Team members will play a vital role in the success of both their children and the team. Their support and commitment will be an essential part of the Speed Team.
Speed Team training will be scheduled on four or five mornings per week from around 6:45am - 8:10am, depending on final number of swimmers.
In order to form the Tigersharks Speed Team, we need the commitment of at least 10 swimmers.
To allow for early planning we ask you to fill out the sign-up sheet located at the end of this information and return it to coach Jochmann as soon as possible.
Tigersharks Competition Team
The Tigersharks Competition Team will continue to function the same as this year. Swimmers are expected to attend at least two afternoon sessions per week and to participate in In-House and local competitions. Members of this group can not be selected to participate in overseas competitions.
Swimmers will be grouped according to their grade levels and each group will be assigned a primary coach. At any point during the season swimmers from the Competition Team can move up to the Speed Team. The Competition Team will meet for training on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3:30pm - 4:15pm.
To allow for early planning we ask you to fill out the sign-up sheet located at the end of this information and return it to coach Jochmann as soon as possible.
Competitions
We are currently planning our competitions. The schedule will likely contain two In-house meets, one meet at ISB in October and one overseas meet in November/December. We will make the final information available as soon as the planning has been done.
Try-Outs
Swimmers who sign up now are not required to participate in team try-outs, on September 8, 2008.
Please print the following bit, complete the information and return it to Coach Jochmann as soon as possible.
TIGERSHARKS sign-up sheet for 2008/2009 Season 1
I have read all the available information and have decided to join the following team for Season 1, 2008/2009:
TIGERSHARKS SPEED TEAM (Please include a signed copy of the “TIGERSHARKS Essential Agreement for Season 1, 2008/2009”). Copies are available from Coach Jochmann.
TIGERSHARKS Competition Team.
Swimmer’s Name: __________________
Swimmer’s Home Room: _____________
Parent’s Signature: __________________