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1. 
          How do I join?
         

      
2. 
          How much does it cost?
         

      
3. 
          When are practices
          offered?
         

      
4. 
          When/Where are meets?
         

      
5. 
          What equipment is
          required?
         

      
6. 
          Why should we join FGSC?
         

      
7. 
          Where in the world is the Forest
          Grove Aquatic Center?
         

      
8. 
          Tell me about the coaches...
         

   

      How do I join?
   

      Prospective swimmers may call Coach Tim to take advantage of FGSC's free
      two- week trial program which begins the first Monday of each month.
      Applicants should be able to comfortably complete 25 yards, one-length
      of the pool, on their stomach and their back. New swimmers will
      generally swim six sessions during this period with the Novice group and
      at its conclusion, staff may refer swimmers to our pre-competitive
      program or recommend a spot within the novice group. Families that wish
      to join the program at the conclusion of the trial period must purchase
      a pool membership and apply for their US Swimming Insurance as described
      in the Fees section below.
   

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      How much does it cost?
   

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      When are practices offered?
   

Actual practice times vary by group assignment and season. Novice swimmers generally swim 3X45 minutes each week and
      intermediate swimmers swim 3X45 minutes. Practice is never required at
      these levels, but regular attendance is necessary to acquire and master
      the skills presented in each session. Pre-Senior swimmers generally swim 4X1.5 hours each week and
      Senior swimmers swim 6X1.5 hours.

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      When/Where are meets?
   

      The majority of FGSC competitions, particularly at the developmental
      level, are held in the Portland Metro region. There are usually a couple
      of travel meets--on the coast or down the valley--but as with most other
      meets, these events are completely optional. Most meets are weekend
      affairs; warm-ups begin around 8AM and the meets wrap up in the early
      afternoon each day. Dual meets are one day meets held specifically for
      the newer swimmers and they rarely run over four hours.
   

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      What equipment is required?
   

      In the beginning, any swimsuit along with a pair of decent goggles will
      get the job done. New swimmers are given a printed FGSC swim cap, but
      most swimmers will want to reserve this for competitions. Eventually,
      you will want to purchase a team suit and a training suit. Boys who are
      concerned about wearing "speedos" may be pleased to know that the team
      suit is available in a knee-length, "jammer" style that is quite popular.
   

      We are fortunate in Forest Grove to have JD
      Pence Aquatic Supply (near Bi-Mart) to supply us with a wide
      selection of swimming merchandise.
   

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      Why join FGSC?
   

      FGSC offers a training model that stresses developmentally appropriate
      progression with an eye to the athlete's long-term success. We provide a
      superior coach to athlete ratio and strive to create a positive
      competitive experience for kids of all ability levels. Please check the
      handbook for more on on athlete grouping

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      Where in the World is the Forest Grove Aquatic
      Center?
   

      I could try to explain but I'll just mess you up. Click
      here for a map and driving directions courtesy of Mapquest.
   

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Revised:
08/31/05
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