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The Angelfish are a competitive team, but we also have a lot of fun.
Our team is supportive and encourages new swimmers.
We would love to answer any questions you have that aren't answered here. Contact us at: austinangelfish@yahoo.com
Practice
Times
Team members practice approximately 3 times per week on Tuesday, Thursday
and Sunday.
Tuesday and Thursday practices are
held at the Jewish Community Center from 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday practices are held at the Town Lake
YMCA from
5:30 to 8:30.
We arrange additional practices during competitive seasons.
We also offer a beginning class at the
Town Lake YMCA on Sundays from 4:30 to 5:30.
Our Coaching Team Cheryl Cook began synchronized swimming when she was 8 and competed nationally. She brings over 20 years of experience as both a coach and a judge, to our team. She's been an Angelfish coach since 1994.
Cheryl Chance has coached with the angelfish since 1996 and swims on a Masters team.
Michelle Weder was a member of the Swiss national
team in the mid -1990's and has traveled all the way to Texas to coach our most advanced team. Michelle has been an international judge representing Switzerland at the America's cup and her team competed in the US
national competition last year.
Ellen Jekot competed for five years as a girl on the Garland Garnettes and joined the Angelfish coaching team in 1996.
Competitions Everyone has the opportunity to compete against teams in the Texas region. We have 4-5 meets each year from January through July. At the younger ages we fours o n building basic skills, good sportsmanship and being a strong team member. The competitive spirit increases with age.
Cost Cost for beginners is the cost of the swim class at the YMCA.
The competitive team includes a yearly team fee
which includes enrollment in the United States symphonized swimming
associating.
Competitive swimmers incur additional pool use costs, as well as costs for team uniform competitive suits, travel and registration fees for meets. We work to minimize costs to keep this sport available to everyone who is interested.
How do I get involved? Sign up for beginner classes the YMCA. Once your child has reached a novice level, she will be invited to join the team.
For more information, contact us at austinangelfish@yahoo.com
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