SWIM CLINIC:
Date: Sept 25th - Oct 6th, 2023
(Mon/Wed/Fri 4-5pm)
Fee: $90.00 (Membership is not required for this program.)
The Swim Clinic is designed to teach the participant all about competitive swimming, from stroke technique, starts, turns, how to read the pace clock, to fine tuning all four competitive strokes and much more!
If your athlete is thinking about entering the sport of competitive swimming this program is a wonderful beginning! It is for both the novice and highly competitive athletes, in that we devote a day to cover one of the four strokes: learning and understanding each stroke and gaining a complete understanding of the stroke mechanics and body balance! Participants will also meet other athletes interested in competitive swimming!
WCCU WINTER SEASON 2023-2024:
The W.C.C. Unsinkables (WCCU) is a registered U.S.A. swim team, with swimmers competing in U.S.A. swim meets throughout the season. WCCU swimmers are making a splash in the world of competitive swimming in Maine. Our swim team begins with our Preseason Swim Clinic at the end of September and will run for two weeks. The team will be coached this year by Nori Lund as Head Coach. Nori has been a part of the WCCU community in many facets over the past 20 years, as an athlete, captain, sibling, volunteer, and coach. She continued her swimming career through college attending the University of New England, swimming all 4 years and being named captain her senior year. The WCCU coaching staff provides positive encouragement and goal setting for the athletes and encourages them to build a lifelong love for the sport of swimming.
Practice Times:
Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday 4-5pm
Cost:
$350.00 (includes Team Suit and Cap)
* Swim Team members are also required to have a WCC Membership in order to participate.*
Qualifications for Swim Team:
Swim Team members must be able to swim three of the four strokes (Fly, Back, Breast & Free), have a basic understanding of how to use a pace clock and be comfortable with structured workouts.
What to expect:
Swimmers work on technique and efficiency, as well as swim more challenging workout sets throughout the season. This Team is designed for the swimmer who is focused on reaching their highest potential as an athlete and thrives on a competitive spirit. In addition to time spent on technique, the main focus of the Team is to build up endurance and skill throughout the season. While going to meets is encourage for all participants it is not required.
Potential Outside Fees:
USA Swimming Membership (needed in order to compete)
Meet Registration Fees
WCCU SWIM CLUB:
The swim club is for those swimmers just starting out on swim team. Athletes will learn how to use the pace clock, terms and frequently used language, drills and how to swim all four competitive strokes legally. Swimmers must be deep water safe and know how to do Freestyle and Backstroke.
MONDAY and WEDNESDAYS:4-5pm
Cost:
$240 (includes Team Cap)
Potential Outside Fees (if you choose to compete):
USA Swimming Membership (needed in order to compete)
Meet Registration Fees
Team Suit (optional)
SUMMER SWIM TEAM: Practice TBD
For more information about the Unsinkables, please contact Head Coach Nori Lund at nlund@wiscassetrec.com OR visit our Team Website (https://www.sites.google.com/view/wiscassetunsinkables)