Practice Times

All practices are to be held at the MUW Stark Recreation Center pool unless otherwise specified.  Swimmers are to be at the rec center entrance by 3:30 PM for the start of practice.  Swimmers will be walked back from the front by Coach Stephani at 3:40 PM.  If arriving after 3:40 PM, parents will need to escort their swimmer back to the pool.  All swimmers are required to bring tennis shoes, shorts, and T-shirts to each practice for dryland and/or fun and game time. 

 

*In the event of inclement weather, Swim Columbus will follow the MUW guidelines for safety. Swimmers will remain inside the building until picked up by a parent or it’s safe to return to the pool area.

*Please note: Practice times may change, so check your texts and emails regularly to stay updated. 

Pool practice shall be divided in the following manner:

SWIM TEAM GROUPS

*Note: Each new swimmer will start in Group #1. Coach Stephani will determine swim placement at the beginning of each season. Group assignments may change throughout the season based on each swimmer’s progress.

GROUP #1: 3:45-4:30 PM (M/W/F) – recommended to attend 2-3 practices per week

Beginner: Swimmer is learning all 4 strokes, has to build endurance, must learn to flip turn, and dive. 

GROUP #2: 3:45-4:45 PM (M/W/F) – recommended to attend 3-4 practices per week

Intermediate: Swimmer can legally perform all 4 strokes; flip turns and a dive – has participated in at least one swim meet.

GROUP #3/#4: 4:00-6:00 (M/T/TH/F); 4:00-5:45 (W) – recommended to attend at least 5 practices per week

Advanced: Swimmer can legally perform all 4 strokes, perform flip turns/dives, participates in multiple meets per season, and has at least one qualifying state cut time (BB) in the last season.

Saturday Practice: Group 1: 10:15-11:00 AM/ Group 2/3/4: 10:15-11:45 AM

  • These practice times are available to each swimmer according to their level of ability.
  • Swimmers may come as often as they would like during their designated time.
  • Practice times are not interchangeable. You must come to YOUR ASSIGNED TIME.
  • PRACTICE is not mandatory, but it is STRONGLY encouraged to maximize each swimmer’s potential.