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SWIM PROGRAM INFORMATION
WHO ARE THE CYCLONES?
The Cooper City Cyclones Swim Team is a year-round, competitive age-group swim team for swimmers in the South Broward County Area. Team members range in age from 4 to 18 years of age. The Cyclones are members of the Florida Gold Coast Local Swimming Committee which is sanctioned by USA Swimming. USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming that administers competitive swimming in accordance with the Amateur Sports Act.
HOW CAN I BECOME A SWIM TEAM MEMBER?
Athletes who are interested in joining the swim team must first be evaluated by the coaching staff in order to determine their level of competence in each of the four swim strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle). Try-outs can be scheduled by calling the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center at (954) 436-7300. Each swimmer should come prepared to demonstrate each of the four strokes and should bring a bathing suit, swim cap and goggles to the try-out.
Swimmers must be able to swim the four strokes in order to become a member of the team. If a swimmer cannot swim all four strokes, swim lessons can be arranged through the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center facility to bring the swimmer up-to-speed in all four strokes.
Once the swimmer has been evaluated and it is determined that they qualify for immediate placement in the swim team program, the coaching staff will advise the swimmer which program level they are best suited for. The swimmer can then register to join the team. Registration forms are available at the Pool and Tennis Center or it can also be obtained online by clicking here. The form must be completed and submitted along with the required fees as noted on the form.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
The latest schedule of fees for each swim program level described below can be found by clicking on the link below. These fees are also described in more detail in the Parent's Handbook.
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PRE-SENIOR A & B - (10 TO 12 YEARS OLD)
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AGE GROUP 1 - (9 TO 12 YEARS OLD)
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AGE GROUP 2 - (8 TO 11 YEARS OLD)
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LIL' SPRINKLES 1&2, DRIZZLES - (3 TO 6 YEARS OLD)
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MASTERS (18+ YEARS OLD)
Current Practice Schedules for all levels can be found by clicking here.
SENIOR A&B PROGRAM (Ages 13 & Over)
Coach: Jill Ankney and Pam Danberg
Goals: The Senior group is intended for middle and high school age athletes wanting to take part in a training program to become competitive swimmers. Improvement of stroke technique is greatly stressed, as well as, physical conditioning and aerobic endurance.
Swimmers will learn how to effectively swim all four strokes by mastering the drills and reasoning behind each drill. They will also learn flip-turns, race starts and finishes for each stroke. Swimmers at this level should be striving to attain Junior Olympic and Sectional cuts in their respective events. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in as many swim meets as possible in order to reinforce what is learned at practice. Good attendance is very important.
Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC and Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II and Junior Olympic Championships.
Required Practice Equipment: Equipment bag, kickboard, pull-buoy, fins, paddles, goggles, drag suit, swimmer's snorkel, swim cap, water bottle and running shoes.
Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from competition blocks.
PRE-SENIOR PROGRAM A & B(10-12 Years Old)
Coach: Jill Ankney and Pam Danberg
Goals: The pre-senior group is for the more dedicated swimmers that are willing to show enthusiasm for a demanding swim program. This program will reinforce proper swimming technique in all four competitive swim strokes. Increased endurance and speed will be attained by the swimmer. Swimmers will be exposed to interval and endurance training and will be able to read and follow a pace clock. Active participation in swim meets and excellent attendance (including Saturday practice) is essential for the development of the athlete. Swimmers at this level have Junior Olympic (J.O.) qualifying times in their respective events. In order to succeed in this group, swimmers should have a healthy attitude, demonstrate consistency at practice and strive to become well-rounded, highly-competitive athletes. Final entry is dependant upon an evaluation by the coach.
Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC, & Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II and Junior Olympic championships.
Required Training Equipment: Equipment bag, kick board, pull-buoy, paddles, fins, goggles, swim cap, water bottle and running shoes.
Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.
AGE-GROUP 1 PROGRAM (9-12 Years Old)
Coach: Jill Ankney
Goals: To reinforce swimmers in the proper mechanics of swimming by engaging in a multitude of drills designed to teach proper technique. Swimmers will learn how to effectively swim all four strokes. They will also learn flip-turns, race starts and finishes for all four strokes. Swimmers are encouraged to compete in at least one competition per month in order to reinforce what is learned at practice and develop race experience. Swimmers will be exposed to interval and endurance training and will be able to read a pace clock. Swimmers at this level should be looking to attain Junior Olympic (J.O.) qualifying times. Attendance of four practices per week is expected.
Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC, & Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II championships.
Required Training Equipment: Equipment bag, kick board, pull-buoy, fins, goggles, swim cap, water bottle and running shoes.
Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.
AGE-GROUP 2 PROGRAM (8-11 Years Old)
Coach: Pam Danberg
Goals: To introduce the new swimmer to the proper mechanics of swimming by engaging in a multitude of drills designed to teach proper technique. Swimmers will learn how to effectively swim all four strokes. They will also learn flip-turns, race starts and finishes for all four strokes. Swimmers are encouraged to compete in at least one competition per month in order to reinforce what is learned at practice and develop race experience. Swimmers will be exposed to interval and endurance training and will be able to read a pace clock. Swimmers at this level should be looking to attain Junior Olympic (J.O.) qualifying times.
Competition: Swimmers will participate in ABC, BC, & Sub J.O. meets throughout the year and the end-of-season Division II championships.
Required Training Equipment: Equipment bag, , swim cap, kick board, fins and goggles.
Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.
LIL' SPRINKLES 1 & 2, DRIZZLES (3-6 Years Old)
Coach: Heather Claxon
Goals: To teach the basics of all 4 strokes. Introduce young swimmers to competitive swimming. They will learn race starts and finishes for all four strokes. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in Sizzler meets which are designed specifically for 8 & Under swimmers.
Competitions: Sizzler meets consist of four individual events per swimmer (each race is 25-yards long) and one relay.
Required Training Equipment: Equipment bag, kick board, swim cap, fins and goggles.
Required Meet Equipment: Team suit, Cyclones T-shirt, Cyclones team cap (if cap is desired) and goggles that are appropriate for use when diving from the competition blocks.
MASTERS - (18+ Years Old)
Coach: Pam Danberg
FEES:
Monthly Coaching Fees - Daytime
(Non-Cooper City Residents)
$35.00
$40.00
Monthly Coaching Fees - Evenings
(Non-Cooper City Residents)
$30.00
$35.00
Goals: Cyclones Masters Swimming is a program for adults (18 years of age and older) that are looking for a way to stay fit through swimming. We have participants with a range of ages, ability levels and reasons for joining the Masters Swimming program. Some of our Masters swimmers participate in triathlons, others compete in United States Masters Swimming competitions and others are just looking for a great workout. Please contact the Pool and Tennis Center at 954-436-7300 for more information.
Equipment Needed: goggles, cap, kick-boards, fins, pull-buoys and hand paddles. Please Note: The Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center does have kickboards, fins and pull-buoys that can be borrowed during class time by the Masters Swimmers.
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