Weekly Update
*****UPDATED*****
The date for the Watertown meet was incorrectly listed in the first email. The Watertown meet is May 31 - June 1.
Upcoming Events/Important Information.
- The SD WASC Too Cool for the Outdoor Pool swim meet is May 31 - June 1 in Watertown SD. The meet will be swum at the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center in a 25-yard indoor pool. If your swimmer is interested in attending the swim meet, please register on our Team Unify site or let Coach Connie know. The registration deadline is Monday, May 19.
- The SD BSC Summer Splash swim meet is June 6-8 in Brookings SD. The meet will be swum at the Hillcrest Aquatic Center in a 50-meter outdoor pool. If your swimmer is interested in attending the swim meet, please register on our Team Unify site or let Coach Connie know. The registration deadline is Friday, May 23.
- The SD ASC Summer Highpoint swim meet is June 13-15 in Aberdeen SD. The meet will be swum at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center in a 50-meter outdoor pool. If your swimmer is interested in attending the swim meet, please register on our Team Unify site or let Coach Connie know. The registration deadline is Monday, June 2.
SSC Practice Schedule.
| Sun – 5/4 |
Mon – 5/5 |
Tues – 5/6 |
Wed – 5/7 |
Thurs – 5/8 |
Fri 5/9 |
Sat – 5/10 |
| No Practice |
Polliwog 1: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
Polliwog 2: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
Polliwog 1: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
Polliwog 2: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
No Practice |
No Practice SFST Ready for Long Course @ Sioux Falls SD |
| Sun – 5/11 |
Mon – 5/12 |
Tues – 5/13 |
Wed – 5/14 |
Thurs – 5/15 |
Fri 5/16 |
Sat – 5/17 |
| No Practice SFST Ready for Long Course @ Sioux Falls SD |
Polliwog 1: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
Polliwog 2: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
Polliwog 1: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
Polliwog 2: 5-5:30pm Minnow: 5:30-6:30pm Dolphin/Shark: 5-6:30pm |
No Practice SFST Ready for Long Course @ Sioux Falls SD |
No Practice |
2025 Spring Summer Meet Schedule
| Date |
Meet |
Location |
Meet Type |
Pool |
| May 9 - 11 |
SFST Ready for Long Course |
Sioux Falls, SD |
Timed Finals |
50-meter, 10 lanes |
| May 31 - June 1 |
WASC Too Cool for the Outdoor Pool |
Watertown, SD |
Timed Finals |
25-yard, 8 lanes |
| June 6 - 8 |
BSC Summer Invite |
Brookings, SD |
Timed Finals |
50-meter, 8 lanes |
| June 13 - 15 |
ASC Summer Invite |
Aberdeen, SD |
Timed Finals |
50-meter, 8 lanes |
| June 20 - 22 |
TIDE Summer Invite |
Huron, SD |
Timed Final |
50-meter, 8 lanes |
| June 27 – 29 |
SFST Sanford Invite |
Sioux Falls, SD |
Prelims/Finals |
50-meter, 10 lanes |
| July 11 – 13 |
2025 State B Long Course Championships |
Pierre, SD |
Timed/Finals |
50-meter, 8 lanes |
| July 18 – 20 |
2025 State A Long Course Championships |
Aberdeen, SD |
Timed Finals |
50-meter, 8 lanes |
2025 Spring/Summer SSC Fees.
- 2025 USA Swimming Registration Fee. All SSC athletes must be members of USA Swimming. This is a yearly fee. For returning swimmers, the USA Swimming Registration fee needs to be renewed before January 1, 2025. This can be completed through your USA Swimming Dashboard (Click on RENEW MEMBERSHIPS). For 2025, the fee will be $75.
- SSC Pool Facility Fee. SSC charges a facility fee per season. For the 2025 Spring/Summer season this fee will be $40. This fee will be used exclusively to offset our pool rental costs.
- SSC Monthly Fee. Monthly fees are due on the 1st of every month. SSC charges for the following months: May, June, and July. Fees can either be paid monthly or for the entire season if you wish. Fees are as follows:
- NOTE: We offer multiple swimmers within a single-family discounts as well.
| Group |
Monthly Fee |
| Polliwog |
$30 |
| Minnow |
$50 |
| Dolphin/Shark |
$75 |
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP). USA Swimming's top priority continues to be keeping our athletes safe. No form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, has a place in our sport. USA Swimming is committed to reducing the risk of abuse in swimming and increasing awareness of red flag behavior through its Safe Sport program. All adults working with athletes are responsible for creating an abuse-free environment. As part of the Safe Sport policy, SSC has developed our own Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy. All families need to acknowledge that they have received and have understood our policy. Please fill out and return the attached acknowledgement form (via email or hard copy) to Coach Connie.
- The MAAPP Policy Acknowledgment form can be found under the Fees & Forms section on our website.
- More information on USA Swimming's Safe Sports program can be found here: https://www.teamunify.com/team/msswsc/page/important-info/safe-sport
SSC Swim Tryouts. Swimmers are always welcome to come and join our team anytime during the season. If interested in joining our team, please contact Connie Dunn at [email protected] to arrange a try-out date/time.
Practice Cancellation Information. If practice is cancelled, the cancellation announcement will be on our Team Unify web site and Facebook page (Southwest Swim Club - Marshall MN).
SSC Swim Caps. SSC swim caps are available for sale. Silicone swim caps are $10 and latex swim caps are $4. Please contact Coach Connie if you would like to purchase one.
Swim Gear. Are you in search for some swim gear (googles, suits, caps, etc.)? Orders through this Swim Outlet link will give 8% back to SSC. https://www.swimoutlet.com/sscswim NOTE: We do NOT require a team suit or team warm-ups. Swim Outlet has our logo on file that can be used to customize swim gear. SSC receives money back on ALL orders placed through this link regardless if the items are customized with our logo or not.
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