This year the YWNC Piranhas achieved: 12 Swimmers ranked in the NC Top 10 in 39 events

Team finishes at championship meets this year: 14th(of 55) NC/AG SC State Champs 5th (of 37) USRY SC Regional Champs 28th(of 301) YMCA SC Nationals 10th(of 55) NC/AG LC Champs 5th (of 37) USRY LC Regional Champs 47th (of 287) YMCA LC Nationals 1 swimmer to NC Swimming Zone Team 1 coach selected NC Zone Team 1 coach Awarded NC Swimming : Senior Coach of the Year 3 swimmers qualified US Olympic Trials

12-13

YWNC Piranha Swimming

YMCA
of Western North Carolina Competitive Swim Team Information

Are you ready to join? Registration for 12-13 Season *Returning Swimmers through 12/Jun/12 *Open Registration New and returning swimmers 13/Jun/12 until spaces are filled.

You may join at anytime during the year based on space available.

If your swimmer is 12 years or younger, you will need to set up an appointment for a assessment swim. This is for PIPs, Nehi and Orange. If your swimmer is 13 years or older, you should call to discuss current ability and if there is a need for an assessment swim.

3 Town Square Blvd. Asheville, NC 28803

Director of Competitive Swimming Cch Kiki Farmer CellPhone: 828-768-0127 Fax: 828-209-9615 E-mail: kfarmer@ymcawnc.org

www.ymcawnc.org/piranhas

YWNC Swim Team Programs

Piranha Training Group General Descriptions

12 years and younger: *Orange Nehi group is for 6-8 year olds. Practice is offered 5 days a week for an hour each. Recommended attendance, 2-3 practices a week. *Orange group is for 9-12 year olds. Practice is offered 6 days a week for an hour and a half each. Recommended attendance, 3 practices a week. *Orange Crush group is for 10-12 year olds that meet performance and commitment standards. Practice is offered 6 days a week for an 2 hours. Practice requirements are 4 or more practices a week. Entrance into this group is by mutual agreement between swimmer and coach.

YWNC Costs 12-13

All swimmers must be a member of the YMCA. There is an annual $67 per swimmer registration fee that goes to USA Swimming for registration. Swim team program fees are drafted monthly from September to May (pro-rated for late season starts) or may be paid in one lump sum payment. Swim meet fees are paid as the meets come up. They range from $30-35 for one day, $35-45 for two days , $45-55 for three days and $55+for four days if needed.

The YWNC Piranhas are a year round YMCA competitive swim team. We are sanctioned by the YMCA and USA Swimming. This means that YWNC Piranha swimmers compete in both YMCA and USA competitions. We have found this provides our swimmers the opportunity to compete at the best level for their abilities. The YMCA provides the team with structure based on the Y mission and the four core values. The Piranhas practice group structure is designed by the coaches to help all swimmers to develop and be challenged no matter what their ability may be. There is a place for every ability level of swimmer to be challenged and flourish. In addition to the full team program, the Piranhas also offer pre-team Pips and masters programs. The PIPs (Piranhas in Progress) group is for 4-6 year olds. It meets two days a week for 45 minutes, in two-3month sessions. This program runs Oct-Dec and Feb-Apr. Class is limited to 10. A swimming assessment is a pre-requisite for entry. The Masters program offers coached training sessions two mornings a week for adults. This group is made up of adults with a variety of swimming backgrounds. They swim in the Reuter Y and during the summer at Rec Park Pool.

Program fees: (additional to YMCA membership) Training group-(Asheville& Hendersonville locations)

(call for Corpening Y membership rates)

13 years and older: *Senior Development group is for 13-18 year olds. Practice is offered 6 days and 1 morning a week for 2 hours each. Recommended attendance, 3-4 practices a week. *Senior Circuit group is for 13-18 year olds that are ready to make a bigger commitment to swimming and meet minimum time standards. Practice is offered 6 days and 3 mornings a week for 2 hours and a half each. Practice requirements are 6 or more a week. Entrance into this group is by mutual agreement between swimmer and coach. *National group is for 15-18 year olds that meet performance and commitment standards. Practice is offered 6 days and 5 mornings a week for an 2+ hours. Practice expectations are attending 8 or more practices a week. Entrance into this group is by mutual agreement between swimmer and coach.

Orange Nehi

$69 for 9 monthly drafts $621 yearly Orange $80 for 9 monthly drafts $720 yearly Orange Crush $93 for 9 monthly drafts $837 yearly Sr. Devlp. $99 for 9 monthly drafts $891yearly Sr. Cur. $112 for 9 monthly drafts $1008 yearly National $125 for 9 monthly drafts $1125 yearly

_________________________________________ Masters $45 for 3months (Y memb.) 50% Discounts for married couples, full year payment and parents of Piranha Team members.

PIPs

$120 per session (Y memb.)