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Team Membership
The Shenandoah Sharks Swim Team is a nonprofit summer league swim team based in Shenandoah, Texas. We are affiliated with and swim under the rules of the Northwest Aquatic League (NWAL). We were formed in 1973 and thousands of children and families have spent their summers with the Sharks during this nearly 40 years.
To be a team member on the Sharks, each swimmer must demonstrate the basic skills necessary for competitive swimming. This is done for new members on the scheduled swim assessment dates prior to the start of organized practices. Final determination of team membership is based on performance at new swimmer assessment and at the discretion of the coaches.
For those not ready to be on the team or those who want to learn to swim or improve their swimming we offer swim lessons at the Shenandoah Pool during the summer.
Competition
Participation in swim meets is expected and highly encouraged but not required to be a member of the team. To participate in a meet a swimmer should demonstrate the ability to complete one length of the pool (~25 yards) unassisted in the selected stroke. To participate in the divisional swim meet each swimmer must complete in 2 regular season dual meets. Participation in invitational swim meets is based on time standards achieved.
Shark School
“Shark School” is NOT swimming lessons; it is for team members who are not quite up to practicing with their age group (e.g. 8 and under). The purpose of Shark School is to get the swimmer up to speed and moving them into their regular practices as soon as possible. Shark School is about refining basic techniques to prepare the swimmer for competition. These skills include side breathing with face in the water, continuous forward motion on top of the water, floating on back, etc. Shark School ends when morning practices start. Determination of placement in shark school is based on the discretion of the coaches.
Shark school ends the last practice before Summer practice begins. Swimmers who are still not ready to practice with their age group are encouraged to return to the Sharks next season.
Swim Lessons
The Sharks will offer swim classes during the summer months at the Shenandoah pool. Classes begin the first full week school is out. Classes have a 4:1 swimmer to instructor ratio and the instructor is in the water at all times. For more information or to schedule swim lessons at the Shenandoah pool, email Coach Whitt at CoachWhitt@ShenandoahSharks.com
Private Lessons for Shark Swimmers
Before the City of Shenandoah pool opens for the summer, some Shark coaches are available to schedule private swim lessons with team members. If a swimmer is interested, it is up to them and their parent to contact a coach directly. These transactions are handled directly with the coach and remain separate and apart from team billing. Shenandoah Sharks Swim Team has no legal or financial interest and are not responsible in any way for these transactions.
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