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| Age Group Team - Black Team |  On the BLACK TEAM swimmers will be transitioning from introductory competitive swimming to more experienced competitive swimmers who will have the capability of being successful in the SCST Senior program. BLACK TEAM swimmers will consistently improve their stroke technique, grow up in the sport of swimming trying to be the best, be a part of a Team Atmosphere, enjoy meets, make goals and attempt to attain them, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and they will want to come to practice.
For swimmers to be on the BLACK TEAM swimmers must be at least 11 years of age and have a basic understanding of swimming.
Basic workout criteria for the BLACK TEAM:
-500 Freestyle
-200 IM
-Legal 200 of 2 different strokes
-Kick 6 100's on 2:40
-Understand interval send offs on the clock
Goals of the BLACK TEAM:
-Swim a 1650 under 25:00.00
-Swim a legal 400 IM under 6:30.00
-Legal 200 of all 4 strokes
-Understand interval send offs on the clock
-Develop a consistent practice attendance
-Race every distance, every stroke available over the duration of a season
-Improve fluidity in start, turns and push-offs
Workouts are offered five days per week. There is no attendance requirement for this group, but it is recommended to come to at least three practices for regular improvement. Practices are 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours in duration.
Please reference the Age Group Practice Calendar for practice times.
Equipment and Apparel List for BLACK TEAM
Training Equipment:
-Swim Suit
-Goggles (two pairs)
-Kickboard
-Short Fins
-Pull Buoy
-TYR Hand Paddles
-Water Bottle (for every practice)
-Mesh Bag
Optional Training Equipment:
-Swim Cap
Required Competition apparel:
-Black TYR Swimsuit
-SCST Swim Cap
-SCST T-Shirt
Optional Competition apparel:
-SCST TYR Warm-up Jacket and Pants
-TYR Backpack
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com
| | | | Age Group Team - Blue Team |  On the BLUE TEAM swimmers will consistently improve their stroke technique, grow up in the sport of swimming trying to be their best, be a part of a Team Atmosphere, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and they will want to come to practice.
For swimmers to be on the BLUE TEAM they must be able to legally complete 25 yards of all four competitive strokes. This group is made up of primarliy 9-10 year old swimmers.
Basic workout criteria of the BLUE TEAM:
-200 Free without stopping
-100 IM (legally)
-Kick 100 yards under 3:00
Goals of the BLUE TEAM:
-Swim a 500 Free without stopping.
-Swim a legal 200 IM.
-100 of 3 different stokes legal.
-Kick 6 100's on 2:50.
-Acquire basic understanding of the pace clock.
-Perform all turns and push offs efficiently.
-Perform a grab start and backstroke start effectively.
-Develop a consistent practice attendance.
BLUE TEAM practices are offered four days per week. There is no attendance requirement for this group, but it is recommended to come to at least two practices for regulare improvement. Practices are 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration.
Please reference the Age Group Practice Calendar for practice times.
Equipment and Apparel List for the BLUE TEAM
Training Equipment:
-Swimsuit
-Goggles
-Kickboard
-Short Fins
-Pull Bouy
Optional Training Equipment:
-Mesh Bag
-Swim Cap
Required Competition apparel:
-Black TYR Swimsuit
-SCST Swim Cap
-SCST T-Shirt
Optional Competition apparel:
-SCST TYR Warm-up Jacket and Pants
-TYR Backpack
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com.
| | | | Age Group Team - Green Team |  On the GREEN TEAM swimmers will consistently improve their stroke technique, grow up in the sport of swimming trying to be their best, be a part of a Team Atmosphere, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and they will want to come to practice.
For swimmers to be on the GREEN TEAM they must have developed a general knnowledge of all 4 strokes and be able to dive into the water. The GREEN TEAM is primarliy for 8 & Unders who are proficent in Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke.
Goals of the Green Team:
-Swim a legal 100 IM without stopping.
-Do a Flip Turn.
-Kick a 100 of any stroke without stopping.
-Swim 100 Freestyle without stopping.
-Push off and streamline to flags with a dolphin kick.
-Do a basic racing start from the side.
GREEN TEAM practices three days per week. There is no attendance requirement for this group, but it is recommended to come to at least two practices for regular improvement. Practices are 1 hour in duration.
Please reference the Age Group Practice Calendar for practice times.
Equipment and Apparel List for the GREEN TEAM
Training Equipment:
-Swimsuit
-Goggles
-Kickboard
Optional Training Equipment
-Mesh Bag
-Swim Cap
Required Competition apparel:
-Black TYR Swimsuit
-SCST Swim Cap
-SCST T-Shirt
Optional Competition apparel:
-SCST TYR Warm-up Jacket and Pants
-TYR Backpack
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com.
| | | | Age Group Team - Pre-Team |  PRE - TEAM is where the new swimmer develops a confidence in ones self. All swimmers on the Pre-Team must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping of Freestyle and Backstroke.
Goals of the Pre-Team:
-Learn the basics of the four competitive strokes.
-Develop the beginning skills for proper turns.
-Push off and streamline to flgs with dolphin kick.
-Have FUN while learning to swim.
Pre-Team practices twice a week for a session lasting 6 weeks. There is no attendance requirement for this group, but it is recommended to come to at least two practices for regular improvement. Practices are 45 minutes in duration.
Please reference the Age Group Practice Calendar for practice times.
Contact the Norris Center for session dates, 630-377-1405. | | | | Age Group Team - Red Team |  On the RED TEAM swimmers will be transitioning from introductory competitive swimming to more experienced competitive swimmers who will have the capability of being successful in the SCST Senior program. RED TEAM swimmers will consistently improve their stroke technique, grow up in the sport of swimming trying to be their best, be a part of a Team Atmosphere, enjoy meets, make goals and attempt to attain them, make friends with their teammates, enjoy swimming and they will want to come to practice.
For swimmers to be on the RED TEAM they must be at least 9 years of age. A swimmer must also have achieved an 11-12 USA Swimming National "B" Time Standard in 2 different events.
Basic workout criteria for the RED TEAM:
-1650 Freestyle without stopping
-Legal 400 IM
-Legal 200 of each stroke
-Kick 8 100's on 2:30
-Understand interval send offs on the clock
-Attend at least 4 practices a week
Goals of the RED TEAM:
-Swim a 1650 under 25:00.00
-Swim a legal 400 IM under 6:30.00
-Legal 200 of all 4 strokes
-Kick 10 100's on 2:10
-Understand interval send offs on the clock
-Develop a consistent practice attendance
-Race every distance, every stroke available over the duration of a season
-Improve fluidity in starts, turns and push-offs
Workouts are offered five days per week. There is no attendance requirement for the RED TEAM, but it is recommended to come to at least 3-4 practices for regular improvement. Practices are 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration.
Please reference the Age Group Practice Calendar for practice times.
Equipment and Apparel List for RED TEAM
Training Equipment:
-Swimsuit
-Goggles (two pairs)
-Kickboard
-Short Fins
-Pull Buoy
-TYR Hand Paddles
-Water Bottle (for every practice)
-Mesh Bag
Optional Training Equipment:
-Swim Cap
Required Competition apparel:
-Black TYR Swimsuit
-SCST TYR Warm-up Jacket and Pants
-SCST Swim Cap
-SCST T-Shirt
Optional Competition apparel:
-TYR Backpack
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com
| | | | Age Group Team - Yellow Team |  The YELLOW TEAM is intended for the Age Group swimmer that has goals of pursuing their swimming career as far as possible. Swimmers must be at least 11 years of age to begin swimming on the YELLOW TEAM. A swimmer must have achieved a 13-14 USA Swimming National "BB" Time Standard in 2 different strokes. The final decision on the placement of a swimmer lies with the Coaching Staff.
Basic workout criteria for the YELLOW TEAM:
-Swim a 1650 under 24:00.00
-Swim a legal 400 IM under 6:30.00
-Legal 200 of all 4 strokes
-Kick 10 100's on 2:10
-Understand interval send offs on the clock
-Attend at least 4 practices a week
-Swimmers are expected to attend ALL swim meets in which the Yellow Team is participating
Goals of the YELLOW TEAM:
-2000 yards in 30 minutes
-Swim a legal 400 IM under 6:00.00
-5 X 100 Stroke (Fly @ 1:50, Back @ 1:40, Breast @ 1:55)
-Kick 10 100's on 1:50.00
-Maintain a consistent practice attendance
Workouts are offered 6 days per week. There is no practice attendance requirement for the YELLOW TEAM, but it is recommended to come to at least 4-5 practices per week to achieve a swimmers goals. Practices are 2 hours to 2 hours and 45 minutes in duration.
Please reference the Age Group Practice Calendar for practice times.
Equipment and Apparel for YELLOW TEAM
Training Equipment
-Swimsuit
-Goggles (two pairs)
-Kickboard
-Long Fins
-Pull Buoy
-FINS Snorkel
-TYR Hand Paddles
-Water Bottle (for every practice)
-Mesh Bag
Optional Training Equipment
-Swim Cap
Required Competition apparel:
-Black TYR Swimsuit
-SCST TYR Warm-Up Jacket and Pants
-SCST Swim Cap
-SCST T-Shirt
Optional Competition apparel:
-TYR Backpack
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com
| | | | Senior Team - Junior Training Group |  The SCST JUNIOR TRAINING GROUP is focused on taking athletes and making them into swimmers. The JUNIOR TRAINING GROUP will meet the needs of athletes coming from other sports, high school swimmers or swimmers currently in the St. Charles Swim Team who are still working on skills in competitive swimming. Technique is the primary focus with speed, power and explosiveness playing large roles.
Swimmers must be at 13 years of age to be a part of the JUNIOR TRAINING GROUP. Swimmers must be able to swim a 100 of 3 different strokes. Swimmers must have a basic understanding of interval training. There is no attendance requirement for this training group.
Please reference the Senior Practice Calendar for practice times.
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com | | | | Senior Team - National Team |  The NATIONAL TEAM is designed with the intention of providing the curriculum and atmosphere necessary for success at all levels of regional and national competition. It is expected from the SCST NATIONAL TEAM swimmer that they are positive, hard-working, exhibit sportsmanship an example not only for the SCST program, but also for USA Swimming as a build, promote and achieve competitive success.
To be a part of the NATIONAL TEAM a Senior swimmer must have achieved at least one Speedo Sectional Time Standard. Swimmers will be expected to maintain attendance requirements throughout the year. NATIONAL swimmers are REQUIRED to attend ALL meets the Senior Team will be attending.
Please reference the Senior Practice Calendar for practice times.
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com.
To be a part of the NATIONAL TEAM a Senior swimmer must have achieved at least one Speedo Sectional Time Standard. Swimmers will be expected to maintain attendance requirements throughout the year. NATIONAL swimmers are REQUIRED to attend ALL meets the Senior Team will be attending.
Please reference the Senior Practice Calendar for practice times.
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com. | | | | Senior Team - Senior Training Group |  The SENIOR TRAINING GROUP is intended to provide both a stepping stone for athletes intending to be successful in the SCST NATIONAL TEAM and also provide a demanding and comprehensive training program for those athletes who cannot meet the attendance and/or training requirement of the NATIONAL TEAM.
Swimmers must be at least 13 years of age to participate on the SENIOR TRAINING GROUP. Swimmers must have achieved at least one 13-14 USA Swimming National "A" Time Standard. The final decision on the placement of a swimmer lies with the SCST Coaching Staff.
Please reference the Senior Practice Calendar for practice times.
For more information contact the SCST Office at 630-377-1720 or email swim@stcswim.com
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2008 ST. CHARLES ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS PARADE - 11/17/2008
The St. Charles Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 29th, at 5:30pm.
Parade Participants – All swimmers are invited to ride on our Team Float! Please e-mail Carla Summers (Carla.summers@medpro.com) BY FRIDAY NOV. 21ST, if you are interested in riding on the float.
Parade Party – SCST has reserved the upstairs room at McNalley’s, 201 E. main Street, for the evening of the parade. In order to determine how much food to order, and to calculate a price per person we need to know how many people to expect at the party. Please e-mail Carla Summers (Carla.summers@medpro.com) BY FRIDAY NOV. 21ST, if you can attend the part.
SCST BLACK TEAM HOLIDAY PARTY - 11/16/2008
BLACK TEAM Swimmers and Parents: On December 20th from 3:00-6:30pm, the BLACK TEAM Swimmers will be gathering at the Milosch Home for a Holiday Party. Our focus this Christmas will be helping the residence of the Lazarus House and Woman’s Shelter. We will prepare a meal for both facilities and we will make a gift that will be given to the children that reside at the shelter. But it won’t be all work. BLACK TEAM Swimmers, be prepared to go on a scavenger hunt, play a white elephant game and eat lots of tasty Christmas Treats. Watch your mailboxes and your emails for more details. SCST SWIMMERS ACHIEVE USA SWIMMING TOP 10 LIST - 11/15/2008
MEAGAN POPP 11year old girls
6th 50 Breast 36.56
3rd 100 Breast 1:18.52
10th 200 IM 2:36.22
ANGIE CHOKRAN 15-16 year old girls
6th 100 Breast 1:11.33
SCST 15-18 year old girls
8th 400 Medley Relay 3:48.67
ELISABETH TAVIERNE, ANGIE CHOKRAN, CAITLIN DAUW and AMY PRESTINARIO SCST APPAREL ORDER FORM - 11/11/2008
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SCST 2008-2009 Apparel Order Form. Check out the new order form with pictures of this seasons Spirit Wear. SCST PLACES FOUR SWIMMERS ON SCHOLASTIC ALL AMERICA TEAM - 11/02/2008
Congratulations!
JESSICA CLAY
KAYLA SCOTT
ELISABETH TAVIERNE
MEGAN VENLOS
Nine-hundred and seventy-four athletes made the team this year, including 600 women and 374 men. Sixty-eight percent of the successful applicants had a 4.0 GPA. Fifteen percent of the athletes made the list for the third time in their careers. 2008-2009 SHORT COURSE SEASON VOUCHER #2 - 09/22/2008
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A late fee of $20.00 per voucher will be assessed on vouchers received at the Norris Rec Center after October 16th at 9:00pm. A VOUCHER IS REQUIRED FOR EACH CHILD SWIMMING! SCST CAP ORDER FORM - 09/18/2008
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All Cap Orders are Due Wednesday, Septermber 24th, if you have questions contact Janine Staudacher at stcswimapparel@stcswim.com. MEET SCHEDULE IS NOW UPDATE - 09/10/2008
This seasons meet schedule is update with all the information we could find at this time.
Meets that do not have their information posted yet are
Irish Aquatics Invitational
CASL Silver Conference
CASL Gold Conference
ISI Regional Championships
ISI Senior Championships
ISI Age Group Championships
NCSA Junior National Championships
We will update this information as we receive them. SCST NEW SWIMMER TRYOUTS - 09/08/2008
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The St. Charles Swim Team is still excepting New Swimmers, please contact the St. Charles Swim Team Office at 630.377.1720 or swim@stcswim.com. LOOKING FOR PICTURES - 09/05/2008
The St. Charles Swim Team is always looking for pictures. If you have taken any pictures this season please put them on a CD or a Flash Drive and share them with the St. Charles Swim Team Coaches, Thank you. FAMILY MAILBOXES - 09/04/2008
If you do not have a Mailbox please contact Linda Popp at lspopp@aol.com. You will receive a lot of information in your Family Mailbox. OFFICE HOURS - 09/03/2008
Staff will be in the SCST Office located in the Norris Rec. Center
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
11 SCST GRADUATING SENIORS SIGN TO BE COLLEGIATE STUDENT ATHLETES - 06/16/2008
Matt Baumann
Ohio State University
Jimmy Brooks
Purdue University
Lillian Cabel
University of Illinois Chicago
Joe Clay
Eastern Illinois University
Caitlin Dauw
University of Michigan
Diana Gehrman
St. Cloud State University, MN
John Higgins
University of Missouri
Amy Holmstrom
University of Illinois
Amy Prestinario
University of Notre Dame
Taylor Reynolds
University of New Orleans
BJ Roth
University of Notre Dame SCST SENIOR TEAM TEST SETS POSTED ON SCST WEBSITE - 04/27/2008
St. Charles Swim Team Senior Team will have their Test Sets posted on the SCST Website, to check these out please log into the Parents Section. If you need the username and password please contact the SCST Office or call 630-377-1720.
If you have questions about the Test Sets please contact Coach Lewarchick or call 630-377-1720 and ask for Coach Lewarchick.
SCST LIVE RESULTS - 10/17/2007
If you want Live Results for all SCST Hosted Meets visit, www.stcswim.com/liveresults, Have Fun!
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