FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Do I have to be a good swimmer to join the team? All you need to be able to do is swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke. (This is the length of most pools)
- Do I have to tryout? Yes. We hold swimmer evaluations to help us place swimmers into appropriate practice groups. We have these weekly during practices.
- What if I’m involved in other sports? Most of our swimmers participate in other activities, too. We encourage this, especially for our younger swimmers. Our practices are scheduled to allow for more opportunities to participate in other activities.
- Are meets held every weekend? No, and it is up to you how many meets you enter based on your schedule.
- Is there a lot of travel involved? Yes, most of our meets are in the OKC, Tulsa and Wichita areas. You can always scale your travel by letting the coach know when you commit to a meet what day(s) you would like to participate in.
- Where are practices held? Practices are held at the Denny Price YMCA and Champlin Pool.
- May I join anytime? Yes, you may join the team anytime throughout the year.
- Do the boys have to wear “speedos” ? No, although they are still around, most boys opt for the knee-length “jammer” suit.
- What is the cost? The cost is based on your practice schedule. The ACE fees are very affordable.
- Who does the coaching and what are their certifications? We have an experienced staff of coaches who love what they do. They are all certified through USA Swimming and are required to maintain CPR, Safety Training for Swim Coaches and First Aid. Some hold additional coaching certifications as well.
