We hope the information provided below will help you develop a greater knowledge of, and appreciation for, the sport of swimming.

Davidsonville Swim Team (DST)

Important Dates

mid-May: Parent Meeting, TBD

June: Practices begin the first week

June 21: First Meet

Championship Meets

July 23 July 26 July 27
Bronze Meet Silver Meet Gold Meet

MEET STARTING TIMES (from GASL Rules)

  1. Dual meets should start at 8:30 am for Saturday meets and 5:30 pm for Wednesday meets.

  2. Teams should arrive at the pool at such a time to allow each team to warm up prior to the start of the meet. Teams shall have equal time in the water for warm-ups and any delays shall be adjusted accordingly.  Saturday home team warm up will be from 7:45 to 8:00. Visiting team warm up will be from 8:00 to 8:15. The pool should be cleared from 8:15 to 8:30 to allow officials to meet and coaches to collect teams. Wednesday home pool warm up will be from 4:45 to 5:00 and visiting team warm up will be from 5:00 to 5:15. The pool should be clear from 5:15 to 5:30 to allow officials to meet and coaches to collect teams. If a team does not arrive for their assigned warm up, the warm up time will be forfeited.

Practice

DST practice begins in early June with "weekend only" practices.  Regular season daily practices start once Anne Arundel County Schools are dismissed for the summer.  Practices are held at the Harbor Hills Community Pool typically between the hours of 8:00 AM-11:00 AM.

Season regular practices will begin the first weekday after public school dismisses.

Monday through Friday

7:50-9:00 – 11 and up

9:00-9:45  -- 9, 10 year olds

9:45-10:30 – 7, 8 year olds

Monday, Wednesday Friday ONLY

9:45-10:30 – 6 and Unders

** Practice times may be adjusted after we see the number of children by age group**

Season

DST is a member of the Greater Annapolis Swim League (GASL).  The Harbor Hills Community pool serves as the home pool for DST.  The season begins mid-June and ends in late July with four (4) meets during the season.  At the end of the season there are three (3) Championship Meets:  Bronze, Silver and Gold.  Each swimmer will qualify during the season for one of the Championship Meets.  Participation in a Championship Meet is optional.

Ages

6&U Boys and Girls

7-8 Boys and Girls

9-10 Boys and Girls

11-12 Boys and Girls

13-14 Boys and Girls

Senior Boys and Girls

Age Eligibility

The age that the child will swim during the season is determined by their age as of June 1 of this year..

Requirements

The child must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted.

Coaches

Coordinator: John Bjorn

Head Coach: Nancy Schlegel

Assistant Coach: Eric Schlegel

Volunteers

As with any community sport, volunteers are extremely important.  We have a need for the following:

Special Events (Donuts, End of Year Party, etc)
Communications/E-mail
Meet Volunteer Coordinator
Snack Shack

Registration 2008 Season (Summer)

Closed!! - contact the coordinator

Registration Fees:

$115 (includes USA Swimming insurance fee of TBD)
$85 for swimmers currently holding USA swimming insurance (typically year round club swimmers)

USA Swimming Insurance is a mandatory fee.  Your child will not be able to participate unless insurance is obtained.  If your child is a winter swimmer in a club recognized by USA Swimming (e.g. ASC, NAAC, etc), you already have insurance through August 2008 and DO NOT NEED insurance.  If your child is a summer swimmer or in a recreational swim league (not recognized by USA Swimming) then you need insurance.

If you performed any of these functions last year and are interested in continuing, please contact John Bjorn.

 

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Last Updated 07/17/2008