NATIONAL TEAM
Swimmer Age: No age parameters
Ability Level: Highest Level Athletes
From the Senior Team, athletes move into this group. These athletes are very self-motivated and goal oriented. They are expected to be the leaders on the team. They are striving to qualify and compete at NCSA Nationals, Junior Nationals, US Nationals, US Open, and the Olympic Trials.
These athletes regularly compete in swim meets.
Required Meets: Any team fundraiser (outside of your HS season), Regionals/Silver (if able - swimmers cannot swim in events they have senior state cuts), State.
USA Registration is required.
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Practice Requirements
Coach Cheri will make a training plan with these athletes and their families. Families should expect that their child will have more water and dryland practices than the rest of the team. Coach Cheri will invite qualifying athletes to Speedos and/or Nationals based on practice attendance, work ethic, positivity and enthusiasm.
A high school age athlete should plan for 4-5 dryland workouts and 6-7 water practices. This will be modified based upon the athletes age (example: Bridgette Alexander qualified for nationals, at age 12. She was expected to attend 5 practices a week).
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Meet Expectations/Requirements:
*Home meets are required, along with regionals and state.
*These swimmers want to compete at the highest levels (Speedos and Nationals)
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SPRING/SUMMER SEASON - ENDS AT SUMMER STATE - JOIN ANYTIME!
PRACTICE DAYS/TIMES (5-6 practices a week is recommended):
UW-Whitewater 5pm-7pm Mon thru Fri
In May, UWW pool is down so practices are at the Whitewater Aquatic Center, 4:15pm-6:30pm
Janesville Parker HS 5:45pm-pm 8 Mon thru Thurs
SUMMER PRACTICE OPTIONS (Starting June 9th)
Rockport Pool 6:45am-9am, Mon thru Fri
UW-Whitewater 5pm-7pm, Mon thru Fri
TEAM FEES:
PRACTICE FEES: $115/month
Fundraising Profit/Family: $300/season
** Boys in HS Swim = $150 ** Girls in HS Swim = $200
** Easy to earn with our fundraising options and pro-rated for late starters
MEET FEES: Vary based on meet host
Team Suit: $43 for boys and $60 for girls
Team Cap: Start at $6
USA Membership (good thru 12/31/26): Annual fee $92 or $7 for scholarship families
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
caps goggles towel paddles kickboard fins mesh bag nose plug pull buoy snorkel water bottle
practice suit - we recommend purchasing a polyester suit (they last much longer)
Swim Meets (Home Meets are Required)
Approved/Other Meets:
We compete in a league that offers racing opportunities once a month with 3 other teams. These meets are open to ALL swimmers on the team and a great way to learn about racing.
USA Meets:
USA meet swimmers must be USA members (additional fee is listed below). USA meets give swimmers many more opportunities to compete. Swimmers should be able to efficiently complete 2 different strokes for a 25 yard swim (no stopping or resting)
WORK EVENT (Please plan ahead)
Spring/Summer:
*Rockport swim meet, if your child is racing
REGISTER HERE
FALL/WINTER WORK EVENT (Please plan ahead)
11&Over Families (based on oldest swimmer):
*Swimmers and a parent work the Latebird Triathlon, September 28, 2025
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ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO COACH CHERI HERE.
