On behalf of the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County Sharks Swim Team Coaches, we would like to welcome everyone to the winter 2011-2-12 season. 

The Sharks Swim Team has been competing for over 25 years at the YWCA.  With the expertise and dedication of our coaches, the program continues to grow.  Our coaching staff's knowledge and experience paves the paths for team members to excel in the sport of competitive swimming.  The goals for our program are to encourage and foster sportsmanship, teamwork, fellowship and FUN!!

CURRENT STANDINGS:  1 win ~ 1 loss

Next Meet: January 21 in Shippensburg.    Check your email for more information regarding the location and warm up times.  Information regarding parent responsiblities for the meet will also be sent via email.

Swim-A-Thon Fundraiser:  Look for information in your child's swim folder regarding the swim-a-thon to take place January 23-26 during the last 15 minutes of each practice.  This is a large fundraiser for the team.  All donations/pledge forms are due to the Taylor Howery folder by Saturday, February 4.  Questions after viewing forms...contact Marge Howery via email.

Swimmer's Mailbox:  All swimmers should currently have a mailbox folder with his/her name on it in the hallway outside the locker rooms. If your child is missing one, please let us know. We recommend that your child makes a habit of checking his/her folder every night after practice. The ribbons that your child earns from swim meets should be available for pick-up from their folder the day after a dual meet, or within a week of an Invitational. 
 

Check out the "LINKS" for more information regarding the winter swim league, the YWCA and, USA/Middle Atlantic swimming.

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We are looking for parents who may be willing to write an article and take pictures of an individual swimmer or the team.  The article will be published in the Gettysburg Times.  It will provide us with an opportunity to inform the community about the successes of our Sharks Swim Team and to encourage others to get involved.  The article should be 430- 500 words.  If you are interested, please contact Aquatics Director, Cora Rhoads at mailto:atcrhoads@ywcagettysburg.org.  

As a reminder: Swimmers are not allowed to chew gum in the pool area and food is not permitted in the pool area- even during a swim meet.