January 27 - April 04, 2024
CARA Swim Team: T/TH (6-18 yrs) W24
Parker Recreation Center • 17301 E. Lincoln Ave Parker, CO 80134 Organized by Parker Parks and Recreation
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Description
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The Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) Swim Team is designed to be a program with a strong recreational format for the non-ranked, non-sanctioned participant. Swimmers participate in two practices per week. Swim meets dates are TBD.Level of Instruction: Swimmers who are interested in participating in CARA
Each swimmer must have working knowledge of all 4 major strokes.
Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle2 of the 4 strokes - Swimmers must swim a total of 1 length (25 yards)The other 2 strokes swimmers must swim from the wall to the flags (7 yards)
Skill Assessment: January 27 from 4:30-5 p.m. at the Parker Recreation Center. Practice times will be assigned at swim assessments, all registered participants must attend swim assessments. Only swimmers that are registered will be assessed.
Season Dates: February 6 - April 4
Practice Times: Swimmers will be assigned to different swim teams based on ability level after swim assessments are complete. Practice times include:
- T/TH: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. (Parker Recreation Center)
NOTE: You could be given any one of these practice times. Please ensure your schedule can accommodate all of these possibilities.
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Swimmers will improve their endurance, strength and breathing techniques as they train on the following strokes throughout the season:
- Breaststroke
- Backstroke
- Freestyle
- Butterfly
- Starts and Turns appropriate for each stroke
Contact Jackie Frohne at jfrohne@parkeronline.org for more information.
Instructor: Swimmers are coached by staff members from the Parker Parks and Recreation Aquatics staff who are Water Safety Instructors, trained in swimming, diving, coaching, CPR/AED, and First-Aid.
The Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) Swim Team is designed to be a program with a strong recreational format for the non-ranked, non-sanctioned participant. Swimmers participate in two practices per week. Swim meets dates are TBD.
Level of Instruction: Swimmers who are interested in participating in CARA
Each swimmer must have working knowledge of all 4 major strokes.
Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle2 of the 4 strokes - Swimmers must swim a total of 1 length (25 yards)The other 2 strokes swimmers must swim from the wall to the flags (7 yards)
Skill Assessment: January 27 from 4:30-5 p.m. at the Parker Recreation Center. Practice times will be assigned at swim assessments, all registered participants must attend swim assessments. Only swimmers that are registered will be assessed.
Season Dates: February 6 - April 4
Practice Times: Swimmers will be assigned to different swim teams based on ability level after swim assessments are complete. Practice times include:
- T/TH: 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. (Parker Recreation Center)
NOTE: You could be given any one of these practice times. Please ensure your schedule can accommodate all of these possibilities.
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Swimmers will improve their endurance, strength and breathing techniques as they train on the following strokes throughout the season:
- Breaststroke
- Backstroke
- Freestyle
- Butterfly
- Starts and Turns appropriate for each stroke
Contact Jackie Frohne at jfrohne@parkeronline.org for more information.
Instructor: Swimmers are coached by staff members from the Parker Parks and Recreation Aquatics staff who are Water Safety Instructors, trained in swimming, diving, coaching, CPR/AED, and First-Aid.
Age Category
All Ages
Location
Practices are assigned after Swim Assessments are complete and will take place at the Parker Recreation Center. Meets are held in Parker and throughout the Denver Metro Area
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Age and Gender
Ages 5-19 · Co-Ed