Swimming

PCA’s swim teams are USA Swimming Association members.

Our head coach is Mr. Gareth Sweetman, of Sweetman Swim School.

Our coordinator is Mrs. Carmen Greenberg.

ALL PRACTICES ARE AT THE MTSU REC CENTER

FIRST TERM (SEPTEMBER 4- DECEMBER 14)

WEEK ONE: TUES-SAT SEPT 4-8 (10 & UNDER 3:30-4:30) (CHALLENGERS 3:30-5:00) (COMPETITORS 3:45-5:30) (SAT 9:30-11:30 CHAL & COMP TEAMS ONLY)

WEEK TWO: TUES-SAT SEPT 11-15 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (SAT 9:30-11:30 CHAL & COMP ONLY)

WEEK THREE: TUES-FRI SEPT 18-21 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (NO PRAC SEPT 22) (SWIM MEET SEPT 22 HUNTSVILLE AL. CHAL & COMP TEAMS ONLY DETAILS TBA)

WEEK FOUR: TUES-FRI SEPT 25-28 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (NO PRAC SEPT 29) (SWIM MEET SEPT 29-30 EXCEL AQUATICS BRENTWOOD TN. CHAL & COMP TEAM ONLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE TBA)

FALL INTERSESSION OCT 1-8 NO PRACTICE

WEEK FIVE: TUES-SAT OCT 9-13 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (SAT 9:30-11:30 CHAL & COMP ONLY)

WEEK SIX: TUES-THURS OCT 16-18 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (NO PRAC OCT 19 & 20) (SWIM MEET OCT 20 NASHVILLE AQUATIC CENTER CHAL & COMP TEAM ONLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE TBA)

WEEK SEVEN TUE-SAT OCT 23-27 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (SAT 9:30-11:30 CHAL & COMP ONLY)

WEEK EIGHT: TUE OCT 30, THURS NOV 1 & FRI NOV 2 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (NO PRAC. WED OCT 31 & SAT NOV 3) (SWIM MEET SAT NOV 3 MANCHESTER TN. ALL TEAM PARTICAPATION, REGISTRATION DEADLINE TBA)

WEEK NINE: TUE-FRI NOV 6-9 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (NO PRAC OCT 10) (SWIM MEET NOV 10 CHATTANOOGA TN. CHAL & COMP TEAM ONLY INFO TBA)

WEEK TEN: TUE-FRI NOV 13-16 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (NO PRAC NOV 17)

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY NOV 20-24 NO PRACTICE

WEEK ELEVEN: TUE-SAT NOV 27-DEC 1 (10&U 3:30-4:30) (CHAL 3:30-5:00) (COMP 3:45-5:30) (SAT PRAC 9:30-11:30 CHAL & COMP ONLY)

Swim Team Descriptions:

10 and Under Techniques: This team mainly concentrates on procedure, system, and routine. We will spend much time on proper execution of all four strokes. The Techniques will only be able to compete in two meets this season. This is a great squad if exercise and building skills are your main objectives. This team is only open to swimmers under the age of 10. Practice is Tues-Fri 3:30-4:30. Average yardage per practice: 1000
Team Challengers: This team will concentrate on stamina and speed. We will perfect stroke technique combined with speed drills. Starts, turns, and finishes will be high priority. Team Challengers will be able to compete in nine meets. This is a great squad if you want your children to compete. This team will be required to have all items on the supply list. This team is open to all ages. Practice is Tues-Fri 3:30-5:00 & Sat 9:30-11:30. Average yardage per practice: 2200
Team Competitors: This team will concentrate on all the above and much more. This team is for serious competitors only! The Competitor’s goal will be to make Southeastern cut times and beyond. This team is open to all qualified swimmers 8 years and up. Practice is Tues-Fri 3:45-5:30 & Sat 9:30-11:30. Average yardage per practice: 4000-5000

Swim Team Supply List

10 AND UNDER TECHNEQUES: