There are still many moving parts to the 2020-2021 season; therefore, we ask you to be prepared for a modified practice schedule this season.

Please follow these practice guidelines very carefully. 

 

PRACTICE

 

Required

A COVID Screening Form is required at each practice. Parents are expected to print this form at home and have it completed to turn in upon arrival. If your child is sick they MUST stay home. Masks are always required for athletes, coaches, and other team personnel when not training.  Divers should keep their masks on when not on the boards. Athletes will only be permitted to enter the pool 5 minutes before their practice time. Athletes will be responsible for their own equipment and mesh bag. No equipment may be shared.  No goggles or caps will be shared.  Swimmers should minimize getting in and out of water.  Locker rooms are to be used on a limited basis. The expectation will be that all participants come dressed in his/her bathing suit and leave to go home in his/her bathing suit.  Attendance must be taken at each practice. Coaches will keep a running google document with attendance records for the season.  Athletes will be staggered at both ends of the pool during practice. At no time should more than 4 athletes be assigned to a side at one time (a total of 8 athletes per lane).  Only 68 athletes/coaches will be permitted on the pool deck at one time.

Recommendations

Parent Protocol 

Required	Parents/guardians will not be permitted to stand inside the facility during practice. If you plan to wait on campus we recommend waiting in your vehicle until the conclusion of practice.   A coach will meet athletes at the main doors to collect screening forms and take attendance.
Recommendations	If a parent needs to communicate with the coaching staff they can meet a coach in the lobby for a brief interaction or send a note via email but they will not be permitted to linger in the lobby.

 

Practice Locations

The Wilson Age Group Swimming will be practicing in the Snyder Natatorium that features 10 lanes and two 1 meter diving boards. The pool is located on the Wilson School District’s High School Campus at 2601 Grandview Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609. The natatorium is clearly marked outside on the main pool entrance in the Lower House Building.

2020 Practice Schedule coming soon!

The below times are from our 2019 season and are SUBJECT TO CHANGE based on the high school practice and meet schedule. We have increased the opportunities for our youth aquatic athletes to practice. It is a requirement to participate in two practices per week in order to compete in a league meet. Athletes must pass all swimming requirements to participate on the WAGS Swimming & Diving Team.

The purpose of releasing the below information is to give you a general idea of when age groups will be practicing.

PRACTICE GROUPS	AGE RANGE (this is subject to change based on an athlete’s ability)	Practices offered per week	Practice times	Technique vs Conditioning
WHITE GROUP: Beginning practice group for swimmers emphasizing technique. Must demonstrate a 25-yard freestyle and backstroke length of the pool.	6-9 years old	3 practices typically offered per week. Mon, Wednesday, Sat. or Sunday	weeknights 5:30-6:00 pm	80% technique/ 20% conditioning
BLUE GROUP: Intermediate practice group introducing more conditioning. Athletes will demonstrate 3-4 legal strokes and a 300-yard freestyle swim with consistent turns.	9-11 years old	3-4 practices offered per week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sat/Sun.	weeknights 5:30-6:30 pm	70% technique/ 30% conditioning
RED GROUP: Advanced group for experienced swimmers and developing teens. Introducing training and race strategies. Swimmers will demonstrate 4 legal strokes, proper turns and are prepared to train at a higher intensity level.	11-14 years old	5-6 practices offered per week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday/Sunday	Weeknights MON & WED 6:15-7:30 pm TUES & THURSDAY 6:30-7:45 pm	45% technique/ 55% conditioning

 

 

Please note: Deviations to the above schedule may occur based on pool availability and weather. Please be patient as we will need to be flexible.

Parent Meeting

The parent meeting will be held virtually this season. I will be communicating the date of this meeting soon!

Team Fees

The 2020 Wilson Age Group Swimming & Diving Team fees are as follows:

• First Child: $150 (Same Immediate Family)
• Second Child: $125 (Same Immediate Family)
• Family (3 Children or more): $350 (Same Immediate Family)
• Diving Only: $100
• Swimming & Diving Participation: $200

Please note: any swimmers or divers who are currently in 9th grade and swim or dive on the varsity high school team are not charged a fee. Any child part of a family experiencing financial hardship should speak with Alison Snyder, WAGS Head Coach, or Erin Goodhart Kurtz, the Director of Aquatics. Current district employees receive a 20% discount on the above fees. WAGS Athletes must either live in the district or have a parent who is a current district employee (and your school district does not offer an age group team).

Registration and Payment

Registration for Wilson Age Group Swimming & Diving is online.  Once you have registered, please complete the waiver form below and either mail it along with your payment or bring it with you to the Parent Meeting on Oct. 15, 2019.  A child will not be allowed to participate without a signed waiver on file.

WAGS REGISTRATION REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

WAGS LIABILITY WAIVER A new waiver will be in place soon

2020-2021 COVID HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

wilson aquatic health & safety plan- age group swimming & diving

COVID SCREENING FORM

 

The registration fee can either be paid by cash, check, or online with a credit card or electronic check. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT UNTIL AFTER THE PARENT MEETING.

If paying by check, please mark the child(s) name in the memo section of the check.  Checks should be made payable to “Wilson School District” and mailed to:

Wilson School District
Attention: Erin Kurtz
2601 Grandview Blvd.
West Lawn, PA 19609

If you prefer to pay online, please visit On-line Payment – e~Funds. Wilson E-Funds On-Line Payment Explanation (PDF Version)

NO TEAM SUIT WILL BE OFFERED THIS SEASON.