Bay Area Swim Team
We're sharing a letter from Coach Rick regarding our postponement of swim team, with cancellation probable.
Hi Everyone,
I really, really hate to say this, but our Swim Team season is closed at this time. Unfortunately, schools and athletic teams that have opened have closed again when the number of cases increased, despite following local, state, and federal guidelines. Professional and collegiate teams are beginning to play by following strict health rules that are well beyond our budgets or abilities, including COVID testing every day, isolating athletes, and requiring intensive cardiac testing in the event of a positive result (some athletes and others have shown adverse myocardial affects from COVID-19 infections) – and those efforts are failing on a daily basis. Despite our best efforts, there does not appear to be a safe way to compete this year and several other teams have already cancelled their season, however, we will revisit this again at the end of November.
That doesn’t mean that you can’t swim! The Rec Center is open for lap swimming – just call ahead to schedule a time. Please Stay Safe and Healthy!
Rick Burkman
Hi Everyone,
I really, really hate to say this, but our Swim Team season is closed at this time. Unfortunately, schools and athletic teams that have opened have closed again when the number of cases increased, despite following local, state, and federal guidelines. Professional and collegiate teams are beginning to play by following strict health rules that are well beyond our budgets or abilities, including COVID testing every day, isolating athletes, and requiring intensive cardiac testing in the event of a positive result (some athletes and others have shown adverse myocardial affects from COVID-19 infections) – and those efforts are failing on a daily basis. Despite our best efforts, there does not appear to be a safe way to compete this year and several other teams have already cancelled their season, however, we will revisit this again at the end of November.
That doesn’t mean that you can’t swim! The Rec Center is open for lap swimming – just call ahead to schedule a time. Please Stay Safe and Healthy!
Rick Burkman
The Bay Area Swim Team is a competitive team located farther north than any other swim team in Wisconsin. We have students from several school districts as well as home-schooled students on our team. We have a proud tradition of producing excellent swimmers!
Cost$163 for one child, $275 for two, Members get $25 off. Not sure? Try the first week for free!
Financial Assistance is Available! Team RequirementsAges 6-18 - If you can swim a lap in the pool you're ready to start swim team!
We’re a competitive team and we acknowledge and encourage both individual and team successes, but attending competitive meets is not required to be part of our team. Coming to practices with a commitment to improve a little bit every day is required--and any swimmer who follows that rule is already a champion. EquipmentAll swimmers should have their own:
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Photo Credits: Demeri Mullikin
The lighter side of Swim Team!
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Community
There are a lot of individual events in competitive swimming, but every member of the team is part of our community of swimmers. Team members are expected to support one another at all times, both in and out of the pool. Older, experienced swimmers are encouraged to mentor, teach, and watch over younger athletes at both practices and competitions.
Coaching
Our coach, Rick Burkman, is here to help athletes learn proper racing techniques, giving them the skills to increase their endurance and speed in the water, fostering the life-long exercise of self-discipline, and encouraging every individual to do their personal best at every practice, in every competition, and in daily life. Along the way we will emphasize the fun of competing, the camaraderie of teamwork, and the thrill of challenging yourself to reach your goals.
Our focus is to encourage healthy habits and maintain a positive outlook while perfecting your skills on your way to becoming a better swimmer. If you’re still swimming 50 years from now, then we’ve met our goal.
Our focus is to encourage healthy habits and maintain a positive outlook while perfecting your skills on your way to becoming a better swimmer. If you’re still swimming 50 years from now, then we’ve met our goal.
Parents
Parents and caregivers are important members of the Bay Area Swim Team. Transporting swimmers to practices and meets is a big job; being a sounding board for those frustrating practices is an act of patience; and making sure the homework is done sometimes means perseverance and even more patience. Thank you for all that you do!
Please make sure that we have your email address--it is our main form of communicating directly with you. We will also have a waiver and contact info sheet for you to fill out the first night of practice.
Check out our Facebook page to keep up on the latest happenings!
Please make sure that we have your email address--it is our main form of communicating directly with you. We will also have a waiver and contact info sheet for you to fill out the first night of practice.
Check out our Facebook page to keep up on the latest happenings!
Contact
For more information, contact Rosa at rosa@recreationandfitnessresources.org or 715-779-5408.
