The YWCA Flying Fish are a program of the
YWCA Evanston/North Shore located in
Evanston, Illinois. With 500 swimmers ranging in
age from 5-18, the Flying Fish swim team has become the largest swim team in Illinois.
We focus on the development of stroke mechanics while
striving to provide a competitive atmosphere for experienced swimmers and a fun
atmosphere for all swimmers. Team practice groups are
divided so that swimmers feel comfortable with team members of like age,
ability, and commitment level. Swim meets are optional, however, they are encouraged.
Swimmers are invited to join the team through participation in the
Learn-to-Swim
program at the YWCA. They are then placed into one of the practice groups. In
general:
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Platinumfish - high school
and senior level competitors
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Seniorfish -
13 and up; high school age swimmers
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Goldfish
- 11 and up; practice commitment 4 plus times/week; meet participation
expected
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Silverfish
- 11 and up; practice commitment 3 times/week; meet participation
encouraged
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Copperfish
- 10 and up; practice commitment 2 times/week; meet participation minimal
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Bluefish - 9 and
10 year olds; practice commitment 3 plus times/week; meet participation expected
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Redfish
- 9 and
10 year olds; practice commitment 2 plus times/week; meet participation
encouraged
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Bronzefish - 9
and
10 year olds; practice commitment 2 times/week; meet participation minimal
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Whitefish - 8
and unders; practice commitment 2 plus times/week; meet participation encouraged
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Yellowfish
- 8 and unders; practice commitment 2 times/week; meet participation minimal
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Greenfish 1 and 2
- younger swimmers in their first year on the team
Note: In the summer, practice groupings are different.
The Flying Fish are social animals. We have activities every year that have
little to do with swimming and lots to do with getting together to have fun. As
these events are planned, a link will be provided with up-to-date information.
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Halloween Party:
an annual event involving some fun swimming and lots of pizza. Parties take
place during practice times on Halloween week.
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Parent Party:
efforts on the part of those out of their Speedo years to get to know one
another without a stop watch in one hand and a minivan illegally parked in the
lot. Sometimes involves fund-raising.
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Team Banquet:
an annual celebration of all our swimmers have accomplished during the season.
Usually held in early May.
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Evanston 4th of July Parade:
Help us design and decorate our Flying Fish float and then come march with us!
For more
information contact:
Head Coach
Peter Caragher
Telephone
847-864-8445, ext.
14
Email
flyingfish@ywcae-ns.org
Address
1215 Church Street,
Evanston, Illinois 60201
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