Dear Flying Fish Families, 

 

Come be a part of the Flying Fish Swim Team's 26th  season at the YWCA! The 2019/2020 season will run from October 7 to March 1. We also are offering a pre-season session beginning in September.

Please note that if you do not follow the registration procedure below and register on time, you run the risk of not being able to sign up due to lack of availability in the appropriate group. We try to give several registration options so everyone can find a time to come in. Please try to register during the allotted times. Along with the registration information below, click on the following links for:

If you have trouble opening the links, this information can also be found on our  website.

Practice groups 

Practice group assignments are not included with this information but if you email Pete  and let him know your child will be swimming, he will let you know your swimmer's group. Groups are based on ability, commitment level, competitive experience, and age. Unfortunately, they can't be based on convenience, friends, or other reasons not related to swimming and the individual. We want the best fit for our swimmers so they can progress appropriately. 

 

Goldfish, Diamondfish, and Thunderfish

Besides requiring full-year participation and regular practice attendance, there are qualifying standards for these groups, which are noted on the schedule (pages 2-3). We reserve the right to change the standards based on numbers. 

 

Are you ready for Greenfish? 

We offer our pre-team/Greenfish practice on Fridays from 5:00 - 5:45 pm. A separate email will go out soon to new swimmers invited to join the group this fall. If we haven't seen your swimmer this summer we may need to re-evaluate him/her early this fall before deciding if Greenfish is the appropriate group. 

 

Tryouts

We are holding tryouts for the team during the month of August.  These tryouts are only for swimmers who have not been part of the team or the lesson program previously. If you know anyone who is interested, please tell him or her to contact Pete.

Registration dates

(For all returning Flying Fish families, including new siblings, and for new swimmers recently evaluated)

Please allow at least 15 minutes to complete your registration. Also, please try to register by August 29 to ensure a spot on the team. All annual and Flying Fish Booster fees are due at registration. The bigger Flying Fish activity fee can be paid at registration or divided into 2-3 payments, with all payments due by November 1. If you would like a payment plan or are requesting a scholarship, please register the week of July 29.

If you have any questions or concerns that cannot wait until registration, please email  Pete or call him at 847-864-8445.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Go Fish!