TYDE BRONZE GROUP

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Potential Bronze Competitive level swimmers are required to demonstrate the ability to proficiently swim all four competitive strokes and execute forward start including:

  • Freestyle with strong arm pull and rotary breathing (breathing to the side) for 50 yards.
  • Backstroke (with body in a horizontal position parallel to the bottom of the pool) for 50 yards.
  • For Breast and Butterfly strokes swimmer must have a sound knowledge of stroke mechanics and technique with very close to 'correct' body movement and position.
  • Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool continuously, with regular breaks, for the full practice time (one hour).

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:  Participate in 2-3 practices/week based on level.

REQUIRED MEMBERSHIPS:  YMCA and USA Swimming

FOCUS MEET:  GYSSA (held in March). 
Eligibility:  Must attend at least one Closed Y meet (with only Y swim teams) between September and March. 
Closed Y meets are noted on the meet schedule.

BONUS MEET:  USRY (held in March).
Eligibility:  Must achieve qualifying times.  See Time Standards page for current times.  
Must also attend at least three Closed Y meets (with only Y swim teams) between September and March. 
Closed Y meets are noted on the meet schedule.

BRONZE CODE OF CONDUCT (Read & sign digital version or print, sign, and return to coach)

​BRONZE EXPECTATIONS (Mandatory reading for swimmers and caregivers/parents)

 

TYDE SWIM TEAM REQUIRED “x” EQUIPMENT LIST

 

 

Speedo Trialon Fins (long blade)

Swimming Nose

Clip

Speedo Kickboard

Speedo Pull Buoy

Center Mount Snorkel

(not scuba)

Finis Agility Paddle (strapless)

Mesh Equipment Bag

Water Bottle

2 Tennis Balls

BRONZE 1

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

 X

BRONZE 2-4

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL TYDE SWIMMERS

PRACTICE EQUIPMENT  

  1. White TYDE Swim cap, goggles, water bottle, and required equipment as designated for the group/level (see Required Equipment for Groups).  Speedo swim suits are preferred.  Speedo tie-back suits are acceptable. 
    (No Jolyn tie-back or two-piece suits).  Only modest cut Jolyn suits are acceptable.
  2. Swimmer is responsible for bringing ALL equipment to practice every day (unless otherwise instructed).
  3. Put your name on all equipment (including team apparel and suits).
  4. At the end of practice, swimmers are responsible for picking up all equipment, trash, water bottles, etc.

PRACTICE HABITS

  1. Respect your coaches, teammates, the YMCA and TYDE at all times
  2. Listen and look at your coaches when they are speaking to you.
  3. Follow directions.  Raise your hand to ask questions if you don’t understand instructions.
  4. Learn to read the pace clock.
  5. Work together as a team.  Be proud to be a TYDE swimmer.
  6. Be prepared with all equipment at every practice
  7. Focus on swimming RIGHT (good, correct technique) before swimming FAST. 
  8. Come to practice with a positive attitude and ready to work hard.
  9. Clean up after every practice.  Leave the pool cleaner than when you arrived.

SWIM MEETS

  1. TYDE is a competitive swim team, therefore Competitive-level swimmers are required to compete in meets and expected to attend all meets in which they are eligible to compete. 
  2. Swimmers/Caregivers are expected to review the TYDE meet schedule linked on the website under the MEETS/EVENTS tab and mark their calendars to save the date for meets they will attend.
  3. Swimmers/Caregivers are responsible for declaring their intentions for TYDE swim meets on the TYDE website when meet signups are posted.  Coaches will pick events and challenge swimmers to become well-rounded athletes by swimming as many different events as possible.
  4. All entries will be posted on the TYDE team site for review prior to the start of the meet.  Meet details and instructions will be shared a day or two before each meet.  Results will be posted on the team site after meets.
  5. White TYDE team caps and black Speedo team suits MUST be worn at swim meets. Jolyn and tie-back suits are not acceptable for competition. Speedo tech suits are to be worn only at championship meets along with championship team caps and coach approval. 
  6. It is the Swimmer’s responsibility to meet with coaches before and after races for instructions and feedback.
  7. Being a good teammate and a good sport is expected at swim meets.  This includes cheering and supporting teammates and winning and losing with dignity.