West Ottawa Swim Club strives to engage and teach athletes, of all ages and ability levels, the sport of swimming in a fun, challenging, and safe environment.
We encourage all swimmers that meet the team requirements to try competitive swimming. If you have questions about our team, or where your swimmer fits best, please contact Steve Bowyer at [email protected]
Online registration will be available 4 - 6 weeks prior to the start of each season.
| Age Group Swimming This is our entry level group. This team is split into divisions based on age and experience in competitive swimming, each with differing requirements for participation. Seasons: Winter - Thanksgiving to mid February. Practices are typically on M,W,F nights. Saturday morning meets. Cost: All Groups $140 per season Summer - mid May - mid July. Practices are typically on M,T,W mornings. Thursday morning meets. Evening practice options may also be available. Cost: All Groups $140 per season Groups: 8 & under Requirements: Athletes must be able to swim 25 yards on their stomach and 25 yards on their back without stopping. 9-12 yrs - WEST Group (W group) Requirements: Athletes must be able to swim 25 yards on their stomach and 25 yards on their back without stopping. The W group is for the brand new swimmer to West Ottawa Swim Club 9-12 yrs OTTAWA Group (O group) 9-14 yrs SWIM Group (S group) Varsity (High School, going into 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade) Varsity Group is for incoming Freshmen thru 12th grade swimmers, who want to improve their swimming ability for the upcoming varsity seasons.
USA Swimming Swimmers who would like to join USA should have, or be working towards 4 legal strokes and be willing to commit fully to the practice and competition schedule of each respective USA Group. Seasons: Fall - Mid September - Thanksgiving. Practices are typically M - F night. Weekend meets. Cost: White $225, Black $250, Senior $250 Winter - Thanksgivng - mid March. Practices are typically M - F night. Weekend meets. Cost: White $375, Black $400, Senior $425 Spring/Summer - Mid April - late July. Practices are typically M - F morning. Weekend meets. Evening practice option may also be available. Cost: White $325, Black $350, Senior $375 Note: All athletes must also pay an additional USA registration fee. - Fall/Winter/Summer $85, Summer Only $53 Groups: WHITE The initial USA group when moving up from age group swim team. Primarily 10 & under. This group primarily works on improving stroke and transition technique, as well as learning more advanced training techniques. This group is expected to be at a majority of practices, and participate in meets to measure improvement. This training group is composed primarily of athletes 11-14, Athletes in this group should be able to perform all four competitive strokes and appropriate turns/transitions. This group is expected to actively participate in meets and should be present for most practices. SENIOR This group is comprised primarily of high school age athletes and above, middle school swimmers may participate in this group with the coaches permission, provided they have achieved cuts to show they are ready for advanced training. Athletes participating in this group should show commitment to training in practices, and participation in meets is required.
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