Gananda Racing Aquatic Team

Philosophy
The Gananda Racing Aquatic Team program is a USA Swimming team dedicated to educating and developing swimmers into the best that they can and want to be in the sport of swimming.  In the process of doing so we also teach our athletes the life values of teamwork, sportsmanship, goals, respect, responsibility, hard work, dedication, and self-discipline.  These values are learned through their experiences in practice and during competitions.

Practices
All practices will be held at the Richard Mann Elementary Pool at 1366 Waterford Road, Walworth, NY near Long Acres Farm.  Coaches recommend that the Pre -Team and Development group swimmers should practice two times a week, while the Junior and Senior group swimmers should practice 3-5 days a week. Parents are not required to stay with their children during practices, however parents must be present for drop off and pick-up.  For safety reasons, please escort your children into and from the pool area.

Sessions

Pre-Team Group:
Session 1: September 14th - October 19th
Session 2: November 2nd - December 14th
Session 3: January 4th - February 15th
Session 4: February 27th - April 4th

Development, Junior, and Senior Groups:


Short Course:
Session 1: September 14th - December 22nd
Session 2: January 3rd - April 5th
Full Short Course Season: September 12th - April 5th

Long Course:
Session 1: TBD
Full Long Course Season: TBD

Supplies
Girls are required to have a comfortable one piece suit, goggles, and a cap, while the boys are required to have a comfortable swim suit and goggles.  A cap is not required for boys unless your child's hair is long. In addition all swimmers should have a water bottle with them at practice to keep themselves hydrated.

Team suits and merchandise are available for purchase throughout the year.  Come see a coach or the merchandise coordinator for merchandise.

Registration Dates

Pre-Team Group:
Sign-ups are on the first day of each session at 5:45 pm at the pool.

Development, Junior, and Senior Groups:

Short Course Season:

Full Season and Session #1
Monday, September 14th 5:45 pm in the pool hallway

Session #2
Monday, January 3rd 5:45 pm at the pool

Long Course Season:

Full Season and Session #1
TBD


Walk In Registration
If you decide to join after any of the registration dates above you are welcome to come to the pool and register prior to the start of practice.  We accept new members throughout the year, so feel free to come visit us and join our program.

*  If you have not swam on a competitive swim team before, please bring your suit and towel in case we have to test your swimming skills.

Our Teams

Pre-Team- Monday & Wednesday (30 minutes each day in the water)
The Pre-Team is designed for swimmers who have not yet learned the basics of competitive swimming.  Their coaches will teach them the competitive strokes, starts, and turns.  Swimmers must be able to swim one length of a 25 yard pool.  At this level, swimmers do not compete in USA Swimming sanctioned meets.
 
Development- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
The Development Team is geared towards swimmers who have learned the basics and fundamentals of competitive swimming.  Swimmers will focus on stroke techniques and conditioning.  Swimmers may compete in USA Swimming sanctioned meets.
 
Junior- Monday thru Friday
The Junior Team focuses on continued development of stroke technique, starts, and turns with an emphasis on training and conditioning.  Swimmers at this level will participate in full workout sets and compete in USA Swimming sanctioned meets.
 
Senior- Monday thru Friday
The Senior Team is designed for advanced swimmers who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in all strokes, starts, and turns.  This team is for the serious swimmer who is focused on high levels of competition and requires a serious commitment to the team.  All swimmers compete in USA Swimming sanctioned meets.


This site was put together as a resource for parents, swimmers, and future swimmers in and around the Gananda School district which covers both Macedon and Walworth, New York. Here you can learn of upcoming events, find swimming information, or just hang around. Make it your Homepage!