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ITALIAN CENTER OF STAMFORD
ORCAS I.C. Swim Club
REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2019-2020
SEPTEMBER 16 – MARCH 13

The Italian Center of Stamford ORCAs swim club program encompasses all ages and levels of ability and is structured to provide careful development and steady progression through the stages of competitive swimming. The program is composed of athletes and their families from Stamford and communities throughout southwestern Connecticut. The ORCAs swim club is a family oriented swimming program. The strength of the volunteer parent organization together with the excellence of the coaching staff and the support of the IC have resulted in a highly successful swim program at all levels.

Italian Center Orcas Club – 203 322 6941 ext 124
icorcaswimclub@gmail.com
http://www.eteamz.com/orcasswimclub1

SEASON

The season begins with the first practice on September 16th and culminates with the USA Regional and Age Group Championships in March. 13th. Swimmers will be given the opportunity to participate in USA sanctioned meets. The ORCA swim program is divided into 7 different levels mostly by ability.

PRE-ORCA

The pre-ORCA is a level designed for the younger swimmer who has progressed through the Italian Center’s instruction program and learned the four basic strokes. The emphasis is on improving the swimming ability and water sense already developed by the child as well as teaching more advanced skills in the four competitive strokes. Conducted by the swim team coaches, the program is ideal for those swimmers who wish to prepare for team swimming or competition swimming and entry into the Italian Center ORCA Swim Team. Children must be able to swim 25 yards or one length of the swimming pool at least Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and some Butterfly to enter this program level.

BRONZE

The Bronze are nine and under swimmers of the ORCA Swim Club. The requirement to participate in this level is to swim 25 yards (1 length of the pool) of four basic strokes and be able to perform a racing dive. This group will learn the concept of team and be introduced to instruction in concentrated stroke mechanics, competition starts, turns, and swimming efficiency. The instructions are presented in a relaxed yet exciting manner with an emphasis on the fun and rewards of team swimming and competitive swimming. The overall objective of ORCA BRONZE is to provide individual attention and a positive experience in swimming.

AGE GROUP

SILVER and BLUE

The Age Group program level is open primarily to swimmers ages 9 through 13 who have demonstrated to the coaches an enthusiasm toward swimming and who wish to experience the challenge of competitive training and the excitement of participating in swim meets sanctioned by USA swimming. Age Group teams involve a yearlong commitment on the part of the swimmer. The program develops team skills and discipline while refining and honing stroke mechanics, racing starts and turns, endurance and swimming efficiency. Age Group swimmers will be assigned according to age and ability to the proper practice group, either the silver or silver-advanced of 9 to 11 years old or the more advanced blue of 11 to 13 years old.

GOLD

Gold Swimmers begin to focus their training on distance and individual medley swimming. Swimmers receive individual attention on advance stroke mechanics. Competition philosophy, mental training and nutritional awareness are important subjects stressed with this group. Gold swimmers are trained and prepared for Connecticut Age Group championships and select higher level USA competitions.

SENIOR

This is the elite of training for the ORCA Swim Club and requires dedication to the sport. The program is a serious regimen that includes stroke mechanics, endurance work, dry land strength and flexibility conditioning, goal setting and an emphasis on team dynamics and mental conditioning. Swimmers train for regional meets and USA Junior and Senior Nationals.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

First practice is September 16th

LEVEL______MON_________TUES_________ WED_________THUR________ FRI
PRE-ORCA__ 4:00-4:30 pm __ -——————— __ 4:00-4:30 pm __ -——————- __ -———————
BRONZE____4:00-5:00 pm __ -——————— __ 4:00-5:00 pm __ -——————- __ 4:00-5:00 pm
SILVER_____ 4:00-5:00 pm __ -——————— __ 4:00-5:00 pm __ -——————— __ 4:00-5:00 pm
SILVER adv’d 4:00-5:00 pm __ -——————— __ 4:00-5:00 pm __ 5:30-7:00 pm __ 4:00-5:00 pm
BLUE_______5:00-6:30 pm __ 5:30-7:00 pm __ 5:00-6:30 pm __ 5:30-7:00 pm __ 5:00-6:30 pm
GOLD______ 5:00-6:30 pm __ 5:30-7:00 pm __ 5:00-6:30 pm __ 5:30-7:00 pm __ 5:00-6:30pm
SENIOR_____5:00-6:30 pm __ 5:30-7:00 pm __ 5:00-6:30 pm __ 5:30-7:00 pm __ 5:00-6:30pm

FEE SCHEDULE

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Member ___ Second child _ Non- ___ Second child __ USA _____ Team
LEVEL _________________ discount ___ member _ discount ___ Swimming __ operating
___________________________________________________________________ fund*
PRE-ORCAS__ $ 315_______$ 270 _____ $ 415 _____ $ 355______——— _____ $ 45
BRONZE_____ $ 460_______$ 395 _____ $ 560 _____ $ 480 _____ $ 300 _____ $ 45
SILVER_______$ 460_______$ 395 _____ $ 560 _____ $ 480 _____ $ 300 _____ $ 45
SILVER
(advanced) __ $ 510______———- _____ $ 610 _____ -——-_____ $ 400 _____ $ 45
BLUE_______ $ 565_______$ 480 _____ $ 665 _____ $ 565 _____ $ 400 _____ $ 45
GOLD_______ $ 565_______$ 480 _____ $ 665 _____ $ 565 _____ $ 400 _____ $ 45
SENIOR _____ $ 565 ______ $ 480 _____ $ 665 _____ $ 565 _____ $ 400 _____ $ 45

• Second/third child 15% discount

• The Orca Swim Club is a certified member of USA SWIMMING, the national governing body of the sport. In the winter, all team members are required to become a USA swimming member. All meets require pre-payment of entry fees by participating teams. Entry fees are charged for individual events and relays. In order to pay for these meets the Orca Swim Team will collect $300 or 400 from each swimmer depending on their swimming level.

• More advanced Silver swimmers will be given an opportunity to swim for additional endurance work out on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This will be decided Strictly by the head coach.

• The Orca Parents Association is a vital support organization for the Orca Swim Club. All parents are members of the Orca Parents Association and each family is required to pay the $45 .00 per family seasonal dues are to be paid at registration.

* To become a USA SWIMMING member you must bring a copy of your birth certificate with a USA registration form and the fee of $300 or $400.*

WINTER REGISTRATION FORM
2019-2020

TRYOUTS IN THE FORM OF PRACTICE AND REGISTRATION FOR NEW SWIMMERS
WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH. BRING SUIT, GOGGLES AND SWIM CAP
• 10 & UNDER 4:30 TO 4:45PM
• 11 & OVER 5:00 TO 5:15PM
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO WALK-IN’S ACCEPTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE. IF YOU MISSED TRYOUTS AND REGISTRATION, ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH, PLEASE CALL THE HEAD COACH TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT (203-322-6941 EX 124).

Swimmer Name: ____________________________________________________Member: Y N
Last First Middle
Address: _________________________________________________________________________

DOB: ____________________ Age: ________ Sex: (F/M) _______ Level: _____________
(mm/dd/yy)

Mother’s Name: _________________________ Father’s Name: ____________________________

Email address: _________________________Home phone: _____________ Cell:______________

NEW ORCAS – Have you previously swum for another USA club or any other swim team? Y N
Team name: ____________________________________________________
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h2. Payments

Italian Center Fee: $_________ Orca Swim Club Fee: $_________

Parents Operating Fund Fee: $________

Circle one: Visa MC Discover CC#:_________________

Expiration date:________ Sec code:_______

Check# 1_____ 2_____ 3_____ Cash:$______

Please indicate below if there are any physical, medical or allergy issues:

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Please note: ALL fees are non-refundable
Please return this form to Orca Swim Club at the Italian Center, Newfield Avenue, Stamford CT

2018 Summer Meet Dates

Start Date	Name of the Meet	Location	Age Group	Entry pdf	Results
May 12-13th	May AGQ	Chelsea Piers CT	All	ICSC entry	ICSC results
May 18 – 20th	Invitational	Greenwich YMCA	All	(Did not get in meet)
May 18 – 20th	Mako May Invitational	Brookfield YMCA	All	ICSC entry
June 6th	1650 Distance	Darien YMCA	13/O	ICSC Entry
June 6 - 7th	9 & Under 25 YD pool	Westport YMCA	9 & Under	ICSC Entry
June 15 – 17th	June AGQ	Chelsea Piers CT	All	ICSC Entry	Full Results
June 28th	HOME	Italian Center	All	Storm cancelled
July 6  - 8th	Regional Championships	12/u-Wilton 13/o-Wes pm	Qualifiers	12/U entry 13 & over
July 12 – 15th	Senior Championships	Wesleyan Univ.	Qualifiers

 

Our new Assistant Swimming Coach is Megan Cole. As a child, Megan participated in summer Swimming and Diving in Chamblee, GA for the Dynamo Swim Club. Megan has worked in Aquatics throughout Fairfield County since 1994. Megan began working at the Italian Center in 2002 as the Swim Instructor Supervisor and a Lifeguard Supervisor. Additionally, Megan acts as a swim instructor, and the Nursery School Swim & Gym teacher.

Megan also works for the American Red Cross. She is an Instructor Trainer and teaches basic level and instructor level courses in both Aquatics and Health and Safety. She trains lifeguards, swim instructors, and the community in courses such as, Lifeguarding & CPR in both CT and NY.

During the summer months, Megan works as the Pool Director for The Milbrook Club in Greenwich. She works with their summer swim team in Division 2 of the Fairfield County Swimming League. Megan is a certified Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, USA Swim Coach, and ASCA Swim Coach.

After learning how to swim at the Italian Center, Michael began his competitive swimming career with the Orcas and Sharks Swim Team. While competing under USA Swimming, he was a CT Swim champion, Top 16 finalist and scholar athlete multiple seasons, and Sectionals finalist. At Westhill H.S, Michael was an All FCIAC 1^st & 2^nd Team swimmer for 4 years, LL and Opens medal winner. After H.S, he continued swimming at the University of Connecticut for the D1 NCAA and UConn Club Swim Team.

In addition to his swimming career, Michael brings experience from the Roxbury Swim & Tennis Club where he was head lifeguard, assistant pool manager, and assistant swim coach for multiple seasons. He has coached and trained all age groups in the FCSL. At UConn, Michael was the Colorado Timing System and Hy-Tek operator for both NCAA and Club swim teams.