All swimmers, new and those wishing to return, will need to tryout for the team. Additionally, everyone who is not currently a member of the team will need to complete the waterloo waiver and bring it with them on the day of tryouts.
Dates: Monday, May 8th for returning swimmers
Dates: Wednesday, May 10th for incoming 9th graders and all other interested swimmers
Tryouts will start promptly at 8:00am, please arrive between 7:30am-7:45am. They will conclude at approximately 9:15am. Those currently not on the team this season will be excused from class during this time, those on the team will participate in tryouts instead of a study hall period this morning.
Swim Team Tryout Details:
- Location: Waterloo Swimming (where we practice) ○ 12332 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78750
- Arrival: Please try to arrive in the lobby around 7:30am
- Attire: Swimmers will need to bring a swimsuit, goggles, cap (optional), towel, and signed Waterloo Swimming waiver (if not a member of the team this past season).
- Locker rooms and changing rooms will be available
- Parking: Available in the Waterloo Swimming Lot
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- Parents are able to wait for/watch athletes either inside the building (in the lobby) or outside (from the window openings)
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Students trying out should have knowledge of all four competitive strokes. Although not necessary, it is recommended that students have experience on a swim team.
Tryout Set:
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Warm-Up – 300 Swim, 200 Kick
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10 x 100s Freestyle @ 1:25/1:30
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200 IM (Looking for technique) @ Coach’s Go
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4 x 50 Flutter K @ 1:00
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Sprints off the Block
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These sprints will be conducted in heats and times will be recorded
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