ENRICHED FOR LIFE (269) 323-6700 - Portage Public Schools

Enriched For Life - Winter/Spring 2013
Portage Aquatic Club Swim
Team
Portage Aquatic Club was developed for age group
swimmers who wish to cultivate their swimming
ability. The program runs nearly year-round (mid-
September through mid-March and mid-April through
early August). The program is open to swimmers
age 6 and older who can swim the length of the pool.
(Swimmers new to PAC need to meet with a coach
to determine placement. Previous swimmers that
are unsure of placement, contact Coach Parker.)
See group description for tryout dates and times.
This is not a “learn-to-swim” program.
The Portage Aquatic Club CROCODILES Training
Groups, team definitions: The CROCS training
groups are designed to focus primarily on a swimmer’s
competitive objectives, beginning first with PAC
Jr. Developmental Program, and then moving
through a progression including the various levels of
Junior CROCS, CROCS and Senior CROCS Level
Competitive Programs. It is important to remember
that anything introduced in a previous group will
be carried forward and expanded upon at the next
level. Final team placement is at the discretion of
the coaches. This progression is outlined briefly as
follows.
PAC Training Groups Within Group Divisions:
Black VS. Green: Within each group (Junior Crocs,
Crocs, Senior Crocs) there are two divisions, Black
and Green. These categories are designed to place a
child in a group with others who have a similar skill
level. This will make for a better overall learning/
training environment. Swimmers who have been on
CROCS for at least one season are more familiar with
the drills, are competitive, and can handle the training
intervals of the group will generally be placed in the
black group. Swimmers who are not prepared for the
training intervals of the black group, are new to the
program, who need more time to learn the drills of
the program, or who need development and/or play
other sports, will train in the green group. Note - even
though the green division is developmental, there will
still be training and skill development occurring.
PAC offers “open enrollment” and fees can be paid
on a monthly basis, due in advance, on or before the
10th of each month. A $5 late fee will be assessed
for payments received after that date. You have the
option to pay for the entire season and receive 15%
discount. There is also a small discount for multiple
children enrolled.
Participants are encouraged to swim the maximum
number of practices offered. There will be no prorating
of monthly membership fees if your swimmer chooses
to swim fewer days or start in the middle of a billing
period.
USA membership is required. Fee is $57 annually,
payable to Portage Swimming. USA Swimming
offers, as a benefit of membership, insurance coverage
to its members and member clubs to include General
Liability and Excess Accident Medical coverage.
USA meet fees vary by meet.
*You can find more information about PAC on their
website: www.portageaquaticclub.com
Just For Kids:
Aquatics
For more information, go to: www.portageaquaticclub.com
To register, go to: www.ppscommed.org
Junior Crocs-Green/Black
Ages 6-12
In the Junior Crocs Developmental Program, there are
two divisions; Green and Black. This is the beginner
level for all swimmers that are getting started in the
sport, or who enjoy the sport but are unsure about
competing in 2 or 3 day-long meets. This program
would also be appropriate for swimmers who would
like to learn more about swimming in meets and
gain a better understanding before moving to the
more competitive side of swimming. Much of the
focus in these groups will be on learning proper
technique and developing a basic level of endurance
upon which to build in the future. This program will
incorporate local dual/tri-meets and inter-squad,
very fun and low-key swimming competitions that
may happen during practice time (aka, ‘Fun Meet’),
with the goal of providing both swimmers and their
parents an opportunity to gain a better understanding
of swimming before doing the higher level USA
Swimming meets. It will also gauge their child’s
success/progress. The following are the general
aspects of focus for the Junior Croc groups. Swimmers
MUST be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle
with face in the water and one length of the pool
backstroke BEFORE joining this team. (Swimmers
new to PAC need to meet with a coach to determine
placement. Previous swimmers that are unsure of
placement, contact Coach Parker.)
Commitment: If swimmers join the Jr. Crocs/Green
group, they will have 2-3 sessions per week for 30
minutes. If swimmers join the Jr. Crocs/Black group,
swimmers will have 3-4 sessions per week for 45
minutes.
Jr. Crocs/Green - 513101w
Mon/Tue/wed 6:45-7:15 PM 04/08-06/05
WMS/Pool $36 - 2 Payments Parker
$61 - Paid in full
Jr. Crocs/Black - 513102w
Mon/Tue/wed 7:15-8:00 PM 04/08-06/05
Thursday 6:45-7:30 PM 04/11-06/06
WMS/Pool $52 - 2 Payments Parker
$88 - Paid in full
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