2010 Old Farm Eagles Swim Team Info

Welcome to the 2010 Old Farm Swim Team season. We are swimming in "L" division of the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL).
Swim team registration Wednesday May 12th, 7-8:30 PM in the All-purpose Room at a place tbd. The fee this year is $100 per swimmer. However, for the first time ever, we are offering a bundled discount if you also join the dive team, in which case the fee to join both teams is $175 (versus the normal $200). It is important to remember that the level of commitment is expected to be equal for each team if you join both. The fee is payable by cash or check. Practice begins on Tuesday, June 1st.  

This year Griff Lindsay (301.468.1683) and Jill Ray (240-654-7646) are our swim team representatives to MCSL. Gail Daumit Minsk will be our A Meet Manager.We are looking for a new B meet representative.  If you are interested please call Griff or Jill

Home swim meets require about 20 parent volunteers from each team. We encourage all our parents to volunteer at every meet and to take the MCSL sponsored training for Referee, Stroke & Turn Official or Starter. For more information on MCSL training, please contact Griff Lindsay, Jill Ray, Gail Daumit or check the MCSL website for dates and locations.

We look forward to the Old Farm Swim Club members continuing support of our team by volunteering at meets and cheering on the team. We are looking forward to a fun-filled season.

More Information

2009 Old Farm Swim Team Photo Gallery

Swimsuits
Our vendor for suits this year is Aardvark Swim and Sport in Wintergreen Plaza, Rockville, MD 20852.  ph: 301-309-3660  

Store hours are:  Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 12:00noon - 5:00pm

Our swimsuit will be available at registration night, May 12th, as well as at Aardvark. Tell them you are swimming for Old Farm. Aadrvark also stocks lots of swimming accessories including practice suits, goggles and caps.

Eligibility
Any swimmer who is a member of Old Farm Swim and Paddle Tennis Club, and who has passed their swimmers test by swimming the length of the pool and treading water for one minute is eligible for the swim team. Swimmers can pass their test by asking a swim team coach or one of the lifeguards.

Those swimmers who do not qualify using the guidelines above may be considered for the OFST Pre-Team (Eaglets). This is a development squad for swimmers that want to improve their skills and learn competitive swimming.

Coaches

Our Head Coach this year is Jordan Rivera.  Jordan grew up swimming for MCSL at Flower Valley and was a member of the RMSC in Olney.  He currently attends Providence College where he swims breast stroke.  

Fees

The cost to join the team is $100 per swimmer. The fee includes membership on the team, a team T-Shirt, and swim cap. However, for the first time ever, we are offering a bundled discount if you also join the dive team, in which case the fee to join both teams is $175 (versus the normal $200). The registration form can be found on the resources page under swim team resources.

2010 Swim and Dive Handbook

A handbook containing the swim season meet schedule, practice times, directions to away meets, important phone numbers and other useful information can be found on the resource page under swim team.

Family Folders / Envelopes
Each family will have an envelope (folder) in which award ribbons will be placed. This is usually kept in the guard shack. Please be sure and clean it out often.

Practices
Swimmers should attend as many practices as possible. Like everything, the more you practice the better you'll be; however, there is no minimum number of practices that must be attended.

Practice Times at Old Farm Pool

Team
Morning Practice (starting 6/17)
Afternoon Practice (starting 6/1)

Pre-team
Until week of June 8th:  M, T, Th, F

Week of June 8th until July 10th:  M, T, Th, F
4:15- 4:45 PM

8-and-under
8:45 - 10:30 AM  
4:45  - 5:30 PM  (M-F until B meets start, then M, T, Th, F)

9-18
8:45 - 10:30 AM
5:15 - 6:30 PM (M-F until B meets start, then M, T, Th, F)

(All times include a 15 minute dryland training session prior to the regular swim session.  Please arrive early to attend the entire practice).

After MCPS lets out for the summer, starting Thursday, June 17th, practices will be held morning and afternoon for all ages (except pre-team) from 8:45-10:30 AM. Your child is encouraged to attend both practices, but it is not required. Swimmers should attend at least one practice a day.

Parents: If your child is under the age of 8 please remain at the pool during practices or leave him or her under the guidance of another adult (not a coach).

Upcoming Dates
Upcoming dates and events at the Old Farm Pool.

5/12

Swim and Dive Team Registration at a location tbd 7-8:30 PM

6/12
Time Trials at Inverness Forest  9 AM start, 8:15 AM warm ups

6/16
B Meet

6/19
A Meet:  at Old Farm vs Forest Knolls  9 AM start, 8 AM warm ups

6/23
B Meet vs

6/26    A Meet:   at Long Branch  9 AM start, 8:15 AM warm ups

6/30    B Meet

7/03    A Meet at  Fallsmead 9 AM start, 8:15 AM warm ups

7/07    B Meet

7/10    A Meet: at Old Farm vs Hillandale 9AM start, 8 AM warm ups

6/27 - 7/11 A Relay Carnival Window (announced in April)

7/13    Coaches Long Course Invitational at Rockville

7/14    B Meet

7/17    A Meet at Glenmont

7/?    B Relay Carnival

7/24
Divisionals

7/31
8:00 AM
Relay All-Stars at Rockville

8/01
8:00 AM
Individual All-Stars at Rockville

Swim Personnel
Head Coach - Jordan Rivera  email:  jordanrivera@msn.com
Assistant Coaches

Jr. Asst Coaches

Pre-Team Assistants-

MCSL Reps
Griff Lindsay - (301) 468-1683
Jill Ray - (301) 230-0145  email:  jillmray@gmail.com

A Meet Rep
Gail Daumit - Minsk-

B Meet Rep

Old Farm Swim & Paddle Tennis Club ~ 1 Swim Club Way ~ Rockville, MD 20852 ~ 877-301-SWIM (7946)