[3:00 p.m. - Team Picture]
5:00 p.m. - Warm-Ups
5:30 p.m. - Positive Check-in Closes
6:00 p.m. - Meet begins!
Website: Oakbrook Bath and Tennis Club
TIP: Clicking on club names will direct you to that club's website, and clicking on a club's address will direct you to a map of driving directions from VFC to the opposing team's club.
06/17/2010
Home Meet Against Oak Brook Bath & Tennis
06/21/2010
Home Meet Against LaGrange Field Club
06/24/2010
Away Meet at Salt Creek Swim Club
Salt Creek Swim Club: 830 North Madison Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521; telephone: 630.323.7890. Directions: The club is located just north of Ogden Avenue on Madison Street. Take Ogden Avenue west to Madison Street. Turn right on Madison (North). Travel 2 blocks; the club is on the left.
Website: Salt Creek Swim Club
4:30 p.m. - Warm-Ups
5:30 p.m. - Positive Check-in Closes
6:00 p.m. - Meet begins!
07/08/2010
Away Meet at Riverside Swim Club
Riverside Swim Club is located at 100 Bloomingbank, Riverside, Illinois 60546; Phone: (708) 447-6134. From Ogden, take First Avenue north to Forest Avenue. Turn right on Forest Avenue (east). Travel four blocks and turn right at the stop sign (south). Cross the tracks and take asharp right (west) immediately after the tracks. Go past the tennis courts to the pool grounds. The club is on the right. Website: Riverside Swim Club
5:30 p.m. - Warm-Up Begins & Positive Check-In Closes
6:30 p.m. - Meet begins!
07/12/2010
Home Meet Against River Forest Tennis Club
5:30 p.m. - Positive Check-in Closes
6:00 p.m. - Meet begins!
07/15/2010
Away Meet at Five Seasons Country Club
Five Seasons Country Club is located at 6901 S. Madison Street, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527; phone: (630) 570-5200; pool: (630) 570-5418; fax: (630) 570-5201. The club is located on the southeast corner of Plainfield Road and Madison Street. Take Plainfield Road west to Madison Street. Turn left on Madison (south); turn left directly into the club. The entrance is on Madison Street, just south of Plainfield Road. Parking lots on both sides of the building are for general use. Website: Five Seasons Country Club
5:30 p.m. - Warm-Up Begins & Positive Check-In Closes
6:30 p.m. - Meet begins!
07/17/2010
Conference Team Line-Up Will Be Posted at Noon at the Pool!
07/19/2010
Conference Week Begins!
07/20/2010
Swim Team Movie Night
07/21/2010
Swim Team Special Diving Practice
07/23/2010
Pasta Pump Up Dinner
Bulking up for tomorrow's conference meet will run from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the V.
07/24/2010
End of the Year Swim Team Party
Our Mighty Dolphins celebrate the end of their season! Awards will be given to recognize our outstanding competitors and the team will enjoy a family-style feast. The pool will be closed for just one hour, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, for the Dophins' exclusive use. The Swim Team will utilize the south half of the picnic area for their dinner and awards ceremony from 5:00-7:00 pm. The rest of the grounds will be open for all of our members' use and enjoyment.
07/24/2010
2010 Conference Swim Meet
Salt Creek Swim Club will be hosting the conference meet at the Hinsdale Community Pool, 500 West Hinsdale Avenue in Hinsdale. Further details will be provided as the event grows near and as they are made available by SCSC.
YOUR VFC DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM
WHAT IS IT? IT IS SWIM TEAM!
A competitive swim team for swimmers ages 6-18. We compete against other pools in meets both home and away. This year we will have six meets; meets are held on Monday and Thursday evenings.
When is it?
● New Swimmer Evaluations: New Swimmer Evaluations will be held on June 1, 2010 form 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The raindate for these evaluations is June 2, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m..
● School-In-Session Practice Schedule: From June 3 through June 11: Practices will be held Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for swimmers age 10 & under and from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for swimmers 11 & over.
● Time Trials: On Monday, June 14, time trials for all swimmers will be held at the pool from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. for all swimmers. Time Trials will be conducted in a practice meet format.
●School-Out-of-Session Practice Schedule: From June 15 through July 16, practices are in the mornings, time dependent upon the age of the swimmer. Practices will be held Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for swimmers 11 and over and from 9:00 to 10:00 for swimmers 10 and under.
PRACTICE WILL ONLY BE CANCELLED DUE TO LIGHTNING. ANY SWIM TEAM MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE POOL WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRACTICE.
Who is it?
Any swimmer that is interested in being part of a great team should join. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool repeatedly for an hour’s time. Any swimmer under the age of eight without previous swim team experience will be evaluated by the coaches prior to the first practice.
Coaches:
Meghan Crowley returns as Head Coach. Meg Vertovec- Assistant Head Coach. Terry Crowley & Eddie Swierczwski-Assistant Coaches.
Signup:
Registration will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the LaGrange Park Village Hall.
What do I bring:
Your swimmer if trying on a team suit, your checkbook (you will write several checks; one for registration, one for the suit and gear, and one for any apparel you wish to buy), and your calendar. We are an all-volunteer organization, and all swim team families must volunteer.
Swim suits:
Team suits are chosen and used for a two year period. As such, there is a new team suit for this year and next. The 2010-2011 team suits will be available for sizing and purchase at the April 22, 2010 registration.
2010 Team Shirts:
New this year: Our 2010 coaches are designing our team t-shirts! Purchase your very own at registration!
Team Expectations:
Swim team members are expected to attend practice regularly, work hard and be respectful of their coaches, opponents, staff and fellow teammates. Swim team members are expected to attend as many meets as possible. Swim team parents are expected to encourage their child’s progress and volunteer as required.
Team Goals:
The VFC’s goals for the swim team are foster a sense of confidence, self-accomplishment and team unity, while improving stroke technique and endurance during the summer swim season.
