Swim

Head Coach - Carly Resnik

Saturdays 1:00-1:45 & 2:00-2:45 (swimmers will be assigned to one of these 45 min. sessions) @ Whitney High School  

Practice Dates:

March 14, 28;   

April  4, 11, 18, 25; 

May 2

Competition Dates:

May 9 - Spring Sports Regional @ Vista Del Lago High School

June 7 – VIP Swim Meet @ 2601 New Market Drive, Sacramento

June 26-28 - Summer Games @ Santa Clara University (Selected Athletes Only)

Swim Team Info below:

Swimming Levels:

Developmental Events (Level 1):

These athletes must be water-safe. Coaches will work on stroke development. The goal for this group will be to build their confidence and ability to swim the entire length of the pool by themselves (25 yards) in water 5 ft to 12 ft deep. Some athletes may require 1:1 assistance while in the water. If your athlete needs 1:1 assistance you will need to provide that volunteer. All volunteer coaches must be approved by Special Olympics. Developmental athletes can compete in three of the following events: 

• 10 Yard Assisted Swim; 

• 15 Yard Walk;

• 15 Yard Flotation Race; 

• 15 Yard Unassisted Swim; 

• 15 Yard Kickboard Race; 

• 25 Yard Flotation Race; 

• 25 Yard Kickboard Race.  

Please note “Freestyle” means any stroke or method may be used – even dog-paddle.

Swimming Events (Level 2&3):

Athletes in this group must have confidence in water and demonstrate their ability to swim multiple lengths of the 25 yard pool in water 7 ft to 12 ft deep water without assistance. The focus of this group will be on stroke technique, turns, breathing, endurance and diving starts. These athletes can compete in three of the following events.

• Freestyle – 25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 y 

• Backstroke – 25, 50, 100, 200 y 

• Breaststroke – 25, 50, 100, 200 y 

• Butterfly – 25, 50, 100, 200 y;  

• Individual Medley – 100, 200, 400 y;

• Relays – 4x25, 50, 100, 200 y Freestyle & Medley