RIVER CITIES STREAMLINERS: Welcome
Streamliners Mission Statement
The River Cities Streamliners Swim Team seeks to provide an opportunity for all swimmers, regardless of age or ability, to reach their highest personal potential as both a person and an athlete. The program will teach and train all levels of swimmers, emphasizing individual progress, team unity and family participation. We understand that winning is much more than one's place in the finish of the race and we are commtted to helping each child grow in character development, determination, goal setting, teamwork, leadership and physical development, in a positive and caring atmosphere.
KEY QUESTIONSWhile winning is nice and while setting a record, getting a best time, or making a qualifying time feels good, we hope that our young athletes learn more than “it is great to swim fast.” Nowhere in human history or theology do we learn that the ability to swim fast holds a very high priority in the grand scheme of the universe. From a practical standpoint, over-emphasis on speed, times, and achievements will eventually end in frustration. No matter how fast a young athlete swims, there will probably be another swimmer in the next town, state, or country swimming faster—if not now, then possibly next month. As parents, ask yourselves:
- Did the child learn to swim with more skill this past season so he or she is both stronger and safer in the water?
- Did the child learn to exhibit initiative, wanting to come to the pool and do the practice without having to be constantly pushed or prodded by parents and coaches?
- Did the child learn something about unselfishness, sacrificing his or her personal wants for the good of others or the team?
- Did the child benefit from the competitive experience, learning how to handle winning and losing in our competitive society?
- Did the child learn more patience in overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and problems?
- Did the child learn empathy?
Handout: Manitowoc Halloween Meet
Handout: Oshkosh Champions Meet
Handout: 3rd Annual Yooper Plunge
Wednesday, January 30
Handout: Shawano Winter Open
Handout: Door County Jingle Bell Meet
Handout: Home Christmas Fun Meet
Handout: Iron Mountain Polar Plunge Meet 2013
Handout: Green Bay Swim Club Meet
Handout: Escanaba Yooper Meet
Handout: Friday Night Friendship Meet
Monday, February 11
Handout: State Regional Meet in Fond du Lac