Three athletes chose to race the grueling 800m freestyle. All three of them swam hard and earned best times. Stephanie Cairns competed first an took off six seconds, clocking in at 10:19 which was not only faster than the Age Group Championship per-requisite, but she also qualified for Ontario Festival. Katelyn Cairns raced next and dropped over 20 seconds, coming in at 10:49. Chances are that she will drop an additional 20 seconds next time she swims it by making a slight technical adjustment. Melissa Dingle swam in her first...

Participation Requirements for 2012 - 2013 (Age Group and Senior) Every family must do one job in the Fall and one in the Spring. Below is a list of jobs that need to be filled. Please contact Kim Isaak ([email protected]) to sign up for a job.    Travel coordinator (hotel/bus/plane reservations) Pampered Chef Party Swim A Thon coordinator Team Travel food - organize Birthday caller Plan a PA day activity Plan a community outreach activity Christmas party coordinator (2 people) Year end Banquet coordinator (3 people) Volunteer coach – invited...

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Please click the link below for information on Long Term Athlete Development.  LTADS in a nutshell is a great read! http://www.swimontario.com/index_ptp.php?id=1636

https://www.swimming.ca/NationalTimeStandards

Please read the link below from USA Swimming:   10 and Under Wonder

Congratulations to Talia and Shakil at Nationals!!   2012 Canadian Age Group Championships  25-Jul-12 to 30-Jul-12 LC Meters, Talisman Centre, Calgary, Alberta   Shakil    100 Fly - place  13 100 Free - place  11 50 Back  - place 12 50 Free Final  - place 7 50 Free  - place 8  100 Back  - place 12   200 Free  - place 29    Talia  200 Back  - place 44 1500 Free  - place25 50 Back  - place 26   50 Free  - place 47   100 Back  - place 36  *detailed results emailed to members...

The Belleville Youth Swim Team offers the Junior BYST program which teaches children to swim more efficiently in progressive stages using the four competitive strokes.  This program will prepare young swimmers for the Belleville Youth Swim Team Competitive Program. Junior BYST is an innovative learn-to-swim program that teaches children of all ages and abilities to swim more efficiently.  This four stage program developed by BYST coaching staff introduces swimmers to all four swimming strokes at an early age.  This swimmer centered program enables children to progress at their own rate...