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CLUB INFORMATION

Northern TRIBS practices will begin April 18th @ SUNY Potsdam's Maxcy Pool - walk-in renewal for current members only- bring dues.

New club members must print ALL CLUB FORMS and bring to their first practice. A copy of birth certificate or passport must be submitted along with a payment of $40 for seasonal club membership. Membership includes USA-S registration.
Who needs to register with USA-S?

There is a reduction of the total family membership at the following rate
(does not apply to the Learn-to-Swim or Competitive Training group - these groups are not club members)
Reduction also applies to monthly membership dues.
2 children  -               10% reduction
3 children  -               15% reduction
4 children  -               25% reduction
Contact Us if you're interested in joining.

Northern TRIBS Swimming Club Members
Aqua I (Age Groups), Aqua II (Endurance), & Platinum (Competitive Team)
Minimum Requirements: Ages 5 – 18 and must be able to swim 25yds non-stop, become members of USA Swimming and Club Members of Northern TRIBS Swimming. All members must attend as many practices as possible and all fundraisers.

OBJECTIVES:
Learn fundamentals of swimming and swimming safety.
Learn common language, swimming terms, and sense of accomplishment.
A healthy lifestyle: increased cardiovascular, mental clarity, and aerobic endurance.
Learn how to set and understand the difference between short term and long term goals.
Accomplish goals set by swimmer by building the club goals to successful swimming:
TRIBS: Technique + Race Strategy + Intensity + Breath Control + Spirit = Successful Swimming!

Aqua I (Age Groups 5 – 12) - swimmers are working to swim 25yds without stopping & are learning how to swim competitively. Skill progression develops the swimmer's knowledge of the sport and their ability to accomplish goals such as kicking for distance, breathing correctly while swimming, diving, and wall turns. 10 Stations have been developed to: improve on the swimmers ability to swim safely; increase strength, health (cardio), and endurance; introduce competitive strokes (Freestyle, Back Stroke, Breast Stroke, and Butterfly); keep swimming fun by playing, learning, and swimming with peers while challenging themselves to improve. **Competition is not the focus of Swimmers. While competition is a choice of any swimmer at any level, we use timed swims as a point of reference, skill evaluation, and a performance indicator when discussing goals.** The swimmers goal is to be able to continuously perform a dive from the starting platform and swim 200 yards freestyle followed by 100 yards Individual Medley with legal turns.** Swimmers may have the option to participate during events organized or attended by the club excluding fundraisers which are mandatory of all club members.

Aqua II (Age Groups 8 – 18/Endurance Group) - swimmers can complete swim test of 200yds freestyle and 100yds IM. Skill progression continues to develop the swimmer's knowledge of the sport and their ability to accomplish goals such as kicking for distance, breathing correctly while swimming, diving, and wall turns. Swimmers will begin swimming longer distances with a lot of focus on technique to improve on the swimmers ability to swim safely; increase strength, health (cardio), endurance; use of all 4 competitive strokes; keep swimming fun by playing, learning, and swimming with peers while challenging themselves to improve. **Competition is not the focus of Swimmers but it is strongly encouraged. While competition is a choice of any swimmer at any level, we use timed swims as a point of reference, skill evaluation, and a performance indicator when discussing goals. **Swimmers may have the option to participate during events organized or attended by the club excluding fundraisers which are mandatory of all club members.

Platinum (Age Groups 5 – 18/Competitive Team) – member does desire to compete at USA Sanctioned Swim Meets and is able to performing a legal dive from a starting platform, continuously swim  200 yards freestyle, and 100 yards Individual Medley. Swimmers will endure intense practice sets designed to develop technique, increase strength, and improve racing strategy. Competitive Team members must participate during events organized or attended by the club including all fundraisers.

All practice groups will meet at Maxcy Hall Pool, SUNY Potsdam from 6 – 8pm. All members must bring with them these items everyday: dry-land clothing (gym shorts, t-shirt, socks & sneakers), along with 1-piece swim suit, cap and goggles. Dry-land will be 15mins of everyday and may include games, running, strength training, and other activities.

All Groups will meet Monday – Friday plus some Saturdays for practice and other events.  All new members must include a copy of birth certificate or passport.
Click here for ALL CLUB FORMS .

 

Age Group Lessons
Held at: Maxcy Hall Pool, SUNY Potsdam
Head Coach: Joshua Jock       

This swimming program is open to beginners and advanced swimmers ages (5 – 18). Head Coach Joshua Jock has been a USA Swimming Coach since January 2007 and Head Coach of Northern TRIBS Swimming (NTS) since January 2009.  Coach Jock has previously coached at the High School Varsity level and is now the Assistant Swimming Coach at SUNY Potsdam and the Director of the Bears Competitive Swim Program. This summer Coach Jock will also Direct another overnight Swim Camp at SUNY Potsdam June 26th - 30th.

Age Group Lessons are for ages 5 - 12 learning how to swim from any level.
The swimmer may need to learn swimming safety and the fundamentals of swimming like floating or going under water. Skill progression develops the swimmer's knowledge of the sport and their ability to accomplish goals such as kicking for distance, breathing correctly while swimming, diving, and wall turns.

Age Group Requirements: Ages 5–12 & cannot swim 25yds on own. Groups of eight or less will be organized by age and ability the first night of each session. Use of 1-piece swim suit, swim cap for long hair, and goggles is necessary.

Age Group 1: registration deadline is April 18^th for 8 practices

            April 18^th – May 11^th      Monday & Wednesday              6:30 – 7:15pm           $64.00
 
Age Group 2: registration deadline is May 23^rd  for 8 practices
            May 24^th – June 15^th     Tuesday & Thursday                 6:30 – 7:15pm           $64.00

Swimmers are advised to arrive 5 minutes early for sessions. Registration for more than one session is encouraged for optimal skill development. A discount of $20 per swimmer is available to swimmers registering for more than one session at the same time. Register early to secure a spot because space is limited. There will be a $5 surcharge for late registrations.
Note: Maxcy Hall changing rooms are gender specific; please plan accordingly

Age Group Lesson Registration Form
print form and mail to: Northern TRIBS Registrar; P.O. Box 222; Massena, N.Y. 13662