FLST Tropical Storms program Last update 4/26/2012
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The Tropical
Storms is a five week development program of the Forest Lakes Hurricanes
Swim Team (FLST). It is designed to be an introduction to the competitive swim
team. This program will provide the basics of competitive swim strokes. This program
is not a substitute for swim lessons.
The FLST
Tropical Storms program is for all swimmers of at least age 4 years by June 1
of the swim season. We accept all swimmers from age 4-6 years that need
additional time to master the requirements to be upgraded to a HURRICANE. That
basic requirement is to be age 5 by June 1 of the swim summer and be able to
swim one length of the pool (25 meters) unassisted and nonstop in a maximum of
2 minutes.
It is
possible for swimmers to begin as Tropical Storms in June and be upgraded to
Hurricanes. The swimmer must pass the stated swim test. These decisions are
made by the lead coach in consultation with the head coach and the swimmers
parents. Details of opportunity to “Swim Up” will be communicated during the
first week of practice. Swimmers may only move to Hurricanes if space is
available.
Tropical Storms practices are scheduled to begin Monday, June 18, 2012.
Practices are tentatively
planned for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12 noon to 12:45pm
Swimmer
Eligibility
Participation
on the FLST Tropical Storms is restricted to
After the
season begins, Swim Team members who move outside of Forest Lakes and are no
longer FLCA members but wish to complete the current season with Forest Lakes,
may do so under the following conditions: A prorated guest fee of $3.00/day for
each day of practice and swim meet scheduled for the remainder of the season
will be charged and paid directly to FLCA prior to continued participation by
the swimmer. A one-time payment by check made out to FLCA is required.
Members who
meet the above eligibility requirements of FLCA and the JSL shall be eligible
for membership in FLST upon completion of the FLST Tropical Storm Registration
and payment of fees set by the FLST EB, and agreement by each swimmer and
parent to comply with and be subject to all applicable obligations.
Registration
All
swimmers must be registered, all documents read and signed and all registration
fees paid in full at least one week before any meet. The initial registration period and pricing
will run from opening day of registration to June 20, 2012.
Fees
Tropical
Storms fee is $150 per swimmer. These
fees are ‘all inclusive’ of the following items
Practice time
Tropical Storms T-shirt
Spirit events
End of season awards and end of season
celebration
All online registration processing fees
The fee
structure DOES NOT include “personal items” such as swimsuit or personal
equipment (goggles, and “swim belt”).