The following practice schedule is tentative and may adjust throughout the season. Please use the calendar that is located on the left sidebar for the most up-to-date schedule of practice times and locations. The purpose of releasing this schedule now is to give parents an idea of potential practice times.
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.
Practice Schedule
The below times 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.
| Age Group | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 8 & Under | Snyder Nat. | 3 Practices per week (Mon., Wed., Sun.) |
| 10 & Under | Snyder Nat. | 3 – 4 Practices per week (Tue., Thu., Fri., Sun.) |
| 12 & Under | Snyder Nat. | 4 – 5 Practices per week (Mon. – Thur., Sun.) |
| 14 & Under | Snyder Nat. | 4 – 5 Practices per week (Mon. – Thur., Sun.) |
| Diving | Snyder Nat. | 2 – 3 Practices per week |
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 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in the Lower House Cafe. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and typically lasts one hour.
Team Fees
The 2018-19 Wilson Age Group Swimming & Diving Team fees are as follows:
- First Child: $175 (Same Immediate Family)
- Second Child: $150 (Same Immediate Family)
- Family (3 Children or more): $400 (Same Immediate Family)
- Diving Only: $125
- Swimming & Diving Participation: $225
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 October 24th. A child will not be allowed to participate without a signed waiver on file.
click the box to register for the 2018-19 WAGS Program
click the box to complete the 2018-19 Wilson Aquatics Waiver.
The registration fee can either be paid by cash, check, or online with a credit card or electronic check. 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)
2018 Suit order form
Athletes may choose to purchase a team suit but are not required. The cost of the suit will be posted on the order form. A suit sizing kit will be available in the pool office until Nov. 18th when order forms are due NOVEMBER 16, 2018. No refunds or exchanges will be available. Picture of this year’s team suit is available on the order form.
For questions or concerns, please contact The WSD Erin Goodhart Kurtz Director of Aquatics at 610-670-0180 Ext. 3072 or Julie Straub, WAGS Head Age Group Coach.