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See also the Wallingford Dolphins site.

This page updated for Fall, 2009.

Save the date: A Dolphins Swim Team informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 pm.

Join our optional USA Swimming Program with flexible meet schedules. A great way to enhance a swimmer's experience!

Learn more at the USA Swimming site and at the Wallingford Dolphins site.

Swim Team Fees, 2009-2010 season

Seniors*	$286
Juniors	$281
Purple 2	$260
Purple 1	$249
Includes League Championship fees

*High school swimmers joining our team after their high school swim season will receive a discount: Boys: 50% off, Girls: 25% off.

Fall, 2009

Session 1 will run for 10 weeks, from October through December, 2009.
Session 2 will run from January through March, 2010.
Registration for session 2 will be in December, preference to returning swimmers. Practice will be an hour once a week.
Squad limited to 20 members. YMCA Members: $70

The Wallingford Dolphins “Dolphin Squad” is designed for swimmers who want to transition from formal lessons into the swim team experience. The Dolphin Squad introduces swimmers to the swim team environment. They will compete in one dual meet in 2009 and one meet in 2010. Swimmers looking to join must be able to complete 1 lap (25 yards) without a flotation device.

Competition in league championships is upon coach recommendation. A $20 championship fee will be assessed at that time. YMCA membership required.

Discounts: Family- 1st child pays full price. All other children in family will receive a 10% discount. Higher price prevails.

Bring a Friend: Any swim team member who brings a friend to the Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team will receive a 10% credit toward any program or membership in the YMCA.

For more information log onto www.Wallingforddolphins.org.

Sept.14 - Oct. 9, 2009

This is an ideal program for the experienced competitor and the novice swimmer to prepare for the upcoming swim team season. Pre-Team clinic is for children 8 years old or younger or anyone without swim team experience. The Strokes and Turns Clinic is for children 7 years old or older with swim team experience. The Advanced Clinic is for experienced middle and high school age swimmers. Clinics are conducted at the Wallingford Family YMCA.

Questions? Call the Coaching Staff at (203) 269-4497 x30.

Pre -Team Clinic
Mon or Fri, 4:30-5:30 pm

This clinic is designed to provide an introduction to the swim team experience. Swimmers who are currently in swim lessons or have had some type of informal instruction; this is the clinic for you. Coaches will introduce competitive swimming strokes and develop current swimming ability. Swimmers will also be introduced to competitive starts and turns. This clinic is designed for the enthusiastic water lover who can continuously swim twenty-five yards of the pool. Interested swimmers ages 10 and older without competitive experience but swimming at the Fish level or above, may arrange a stroke analysis with one of the coaches to determine the best clinic experience.

Fee: Member $35, Community Participants $50

Strokes and Turns Clinic
Mon and Wed, 4:15-5:15 pm
OR Tues and Thurs, 4:15-5:15 pm

This clinic is designed for swimmers with some swim team experience and/or a member of either Purple 1 or Purple 2. Coaches will break down each of the four competitive strokes in order to improve efficiency and technique. Swimmers will also be given the opportunity to learn advanced methods of competitive starts and turns. Swimmers need to have a basic understanding of all four competitive strokes and have competed at least one full season with the Wallingford Dolphins Swim Team. Interested swimmers ages 10 and older without competitive experience but swimming at the Fish level or above, may arrange a stroke analysis with one of the coaches to determine the best clinic experience.

Fee: Member $70, Community Participants $100

Advanced Strokes and Turns Clinic
Tues, Wed, and Thurs, 7:15-8:30 pm

This clinic is designed to provide a detailed analysis of each swimmer's competitive strokes. Swimmers will engage in technique, efficiency, and competition based activities. This clinic will use video analysis to improve swimmers' strokes. Swimmers will be involved in swimming informational discussions about nutrition, anaerobic and aerobic workouts, and strength training. This clinic is designed for the Junior and Senior level swimmers or High School swimmers.

Fee: Member $90 Community Participants, $150
Contact Keith Cargan for more information.

BRING A FRIEND AND YOU EACH RECEIVE 20% OFF.
Friend must not have participated in the Spring, 2009 Swim Clinics.
HAVE FUN! LEARN MORE ABOUT COMPETITIVE SWIMMING!
IMPROVE YOUR STROKES! BE PART OF A LIFELONG SPORT!
20% discount will be in the form of a YMCA credit good for any program at the YMCA for 1 year.

For more information, call Keith Cargan
or visit www.wallingforddolphins.org