Practices
WHST welcomes all swimmers age 5 and up (entering K in the fall) who can swim a full length of the pool freestyle. Each season the Wahoos Swim Team offers age based training and practice groups for all abilities. We aim to challenge and develop each swimmer to the best of their ability while having fun and building team sportsmanship. Any practice adjustments will be made by the coach.
Junior Coaches we want to hear from you! Please reach out to the team with your interest AND availability.
Practice Equipment
swimmers should be at the pool beforehand to get ready for practice swimmers should be ready to get in the water at start time
sunscreen
swimsuit- one piece for girls, jammers or briefs for boys|
goggles
towels
water bottle with water or sports drink (this should be on deck with them)
swim cap for those with long hair
optional: fins
Practice While School is in Session
Subject to change, after school practices are subject to change based on water temperature
May 27th
Jr Coaches and anyone 12 and older interested in Jr Coaching 7:00-7:30
Ages 13 and over 7:30- 8:00
Ages 11 and 12 8:00- 8:30
Ages 9 and 10 8:30- 9:00
Ages 8 and under 9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00
Parent meeting to answer any questions for new, interested and returning families.
Afternoons, Monday through Friday
May 28th- June 18th
*slight update made on June 10th*
Ages 11 and over 4:30-5:15
*ages 11 and over please arrive at 4:15 as soon as coaches arrive we will jump in
Ages 8 and under new to the team 5:15-5:45
Ages 8 and under returning to the team 5:45-6:15
Ages 9 and 10 6:15-7:00 (if you have a swimmer 11/12 who cannot make early practice please come here)
Optional Saturday and Sunday Practice
June 6, 7, 13, 14
Ages 9 and up please arrive at 8:30
Ages 8 and under 9:30-10:00
Jr Coaches we need you! if available please plan on helping from 9:30- 10:00
Practice Starting June 19th
June 22nd- July 18th Mornings, Monday through Friday
6:45-7:30 Open Practice
- Swimmers must be ready to get in an swim at 6:45
- Open to all, maximum of 40 swimmers
- May double up with assigned age group time
- 8 and under
- Must pass WHSC swim test and swim one complete lap on back to attend
- 9 and over
- Must pass WHSC swim test and swim 50 freestyle without stopping
- Must be able to swim one length of backstroke
- Must be able to demonstrate one other stroke
Ages 13 and over 7:30–8:30 13 and over
Ages 8 and under 8:30-9:15
*8 and under will initially practice 30 minutes
Ages 9 and 10 9:00-9:45
Ages 11 and 12 9:45-10:45
*Changes to practice schedules is at the discretion of the head coach*
*Adjustments may be made based on roster size"
*Swimmers and Divers who have overlapping practice, please contact the coaches and accommodations will be provided"
Practices Championship Week
July 21st-July 25th
Swimmers selected for Divisional Championship and Straehle Championship
Invite for Championship meet occurs no later than July 20th
WHST aims on including as many swimmers as possible in these meets
Practice times TBD
*Swimmers participating in Novice, Straehle or Divisional Championship meet will incur minimal meet fees to swim at these meets*