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Welcome to Tigersharks for the 2008/2009 school year!
WAB's mission is to “educate our children to reach their full potential in a warm and caring community that fosters excellence and responsibility." In accordance with our mission, and in response to our swimmers' growing needs, Tigersharks introduces a new opportunity this school year for our swimmers to achieve excellence in the pool. This year the Tigersharks are offering two options for swimmers who wish to compete in our afterschool program.
The try-outs for new students for the TIGERSHARKS Competition Team will take place on Monday September 8 from 3:30 - 4:15 pm in the pool. Returning swimmers do not need to try-out and will also meet for their first session on Monday September 8 from 3:30 - 4:15pm.
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 TIGERHSHARKS 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 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 play a vital role in the success of both their children and the team. Their support and commitment is an essential part of the Speed Team. Speed Team trainings are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7-8.10 am. 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 in previous years. 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 3.30-4.15pm. 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.
For more information, or to request a sign-up form, please contact Lali Jochmann at ljochmann@wab.edu.
WAB students are welcome to try-out for the Tigersharks competitive swimteam. Try-outs for new swimmers will be held on Monday September 8, 3:30pm - 4:15pm, in the Pool (ES). Returning swimmers do not need to try-out.