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

Team finishes at championship meets this year:

1 swimmer at winter US Jr Nationals 14th(of 55) NC/AG SC State Champs 5th (of 37) USRY SC Regional Champs 28th(of 301) YMCA SC Nationals 16th(of 55) NC/AG LC Champs 1st (of 37) USRY LC Regional Champs 28th(of 287) YMCA LC Nationals 1 swimmer at summer Jr Nationals

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YWNC Piranha Swimming

YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Competitive Swim Team Information

Are you ready to join?

Registration for 13-14 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 Coach Kirk Hampleman Phone: 828-209-9616 Fax: 828-209-9615 E-mail: khampleman@ymcawnc.org

www.ymcawnc.org/piranhas

YWNC Swim Team Programs 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 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, M+W, for 45 minutes, in two10 week sessions. This program runs 7/ Oct-11/Dec and 20/Jan-26/Mar at Reuter Y. Class is limited to 10. A swimming assessment is a pre-requisite for entry. The Masters program offers training sessions at our Downtown, Reuter and Hendersonville locations. This group is made up of adults with a variety of swimming backgrounds who are seeking a structured swimming environment with an experienced coach.

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.

Where the team swims

Asheville, Reuter and Hendersonville YMCA Centers have Piranha team programing-Orange Nehi, Orange and Senior Development groups. Orange Crush, Sr Circuit and National groups have practices at Asheville and Reuter centers only. Piranhas also swim during the school year at Zuegner Center and in the summer at Rec Park Pool and Patton Pool.

YWNC Costs 13-14

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 for Nehi and Orange groups 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. Meet fees for advanced/committed group swimmers are included in 9 monthly drafts.

13 years and older: *Senior Development group is for 13-18 year olds. Practice is offered 6 days 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 commitment to swimming and meet minimum time standards and meet participation requirements. 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 ability to train (test sets) and 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 ability to train (test sets/time standard achievement and mutual agreement between swimmer and coach.

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

(call for Corpening Y membership rates)

Orange Nehi $69 for 9 monthly drafts Orange $80 for 9 monthly drafts Orange Crush $96-program +$35-meet fees for 9 monthly drafts Sr. Devlp. $99-program + $15-meet fees for 9 monthly drafts Sr. Cur. $116-program + $35-meet fees for 9 monthly drafts National $125-program + $40-meet fees for 9 monthly drafts
Masters PIPs $25 per month (Y memb.) $120 per session (Y memb.)

50% Discounts married couples and parents of Piranha Team members.