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Swim Clubs
             




Andrews: Youth Swim Club                Spring 2021

Program Coordinator: Brandon Grentz
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone:269.471.6093
Email: grentzb@andrews.edu 
Website: www.andrews.edu/pool/

Format: In-person
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive Berrien Springs MI 49104
Ages 17 and younger. Students must be able to swim a whole Lap (2 lengths) using Front Crawl and Back Crawl or Level 4+ ability equivalent

​Class Time options: call for days and times
Please click HERE to check for updated dates and times.
Classes must begin in January.
Must attend at least 16 classes and at least 2 out of the meet day options.

Additional registration at location is required. Click here to register. The code is 0651BP

Description:
  • Increase endurance: be able to swim longer, continuously, at a consistent pace.
  • Speed: be able to swim at a quick pace for a short, or moderate distance.
  • Attitude: be able to encourage other swim club members and be always ready to do your best.

Because this course is on campus, the university requires a parking sticker on your vehicle. Stop by the Campus Safety office or register your vehicle online at https://www.andrews.edu/services/safety/parking/.
 Syllabus
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Dolphins Swim Club:  BH/SJ YMCA                      Fall 2020 
​**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
Additional registration at location is required. Contact the YMCA for class times and registration information. Start date pending between 9/22-10/1. Contact the YMCA for specifics.
Format: In-person

Swim team is open to ages 5–8 who can complete one length of both freestyle and backstroke and ages 9–18 who can complete two lengths of both freestyle and backstroke
​You must attend a minimum of 3 times a week, practice or a scheduled swim event. This class requires a self-paid YMCA membership.
Syllabus


Mariners Swim Club: Niles-Buchanan YMCA                               Spring 2021                                
**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
Additional registration at location is required.  Contact the YMCA for class times and registration information. Classes must begin in January.
Format: In-person

Swim team is open to ages 5–8 who can complete one length of both freestyle and backstroke and ages 9–18 who can complete two lengths of both freestyle and backstroke
You must attend a minimum of 3 times a week, practice or a scheduled swim event. This class requires a self-paid YMCA membership. 
Syllabus

Notre Dame- Irish Aquatics: South Bend                              Spring 2021
for any questions, contact Mandy Jankoviak @ mjankoviak@shamrocks.us
Contact Matt Dorsch to register #248-321-7845 or mdorsch@gmail.com 
Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:30 PM (depends on level)
Students must attend in January and complete at least 16 instructional hours
The partnership will cover up to $400 per student per semester. The Partnership will cover instructional practice time only; not competition/meet fees, attire or time.   www.irishswimming.org
Syllabus  

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​*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
 Teacher of Record: Sara Smothers