Welcome to the West Arundel Winter Swim Web site. Here is where you will find information about our
Winter Swim program. We will have a calander and forms available for you to print out. We will also 
post updates here and try to post cancelation notice in case of inclemant weather.




Dear Swimmers and Parents, 

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we need to cancel our winter/spring 
swim program at this time. We have been notified by the facility 
that they will be closing as of 4 p.m. on Sunday. We will let you 
know if we are able to reschedule.  

Please stay safe and keep washing your hands!

Cherlynn


Dear Swimmers and Parents:
 
The schedule for the winter/spring swim program has been completed and our start date is Sunday, 15 March 2020!
 
Enclosed is the winter/spring registration form. If you are interested in swimming, please reply to this email 
so I can reserve you a spot in the program.
 
On Sunday March 15, 2020 please arrive at Fairland Aquatics Center by 6:45 pm (Please enter the Facility from 
the Pool Deck Door next to the Parking Lot - There will be a Sign on the Door) and bring your registration form
We will meet in the Lobby and then move to the Pool to Start practice. After practice make sure the swimmers take 
advantage of the Shower Facility (Bring Shampoo) – We will end practice at 8:00 pm – The swimmers can then shower 
so when they get home they are ready to go to bed.
 
The cost for the winter program is as follows:
-  2019 West Arundel Swim Team Member: $40.00
-  If you were not on the Summer Team (2019) or you did NOT pay your Summer Team Registration Fee: $65.00
-  Non-Team or Club Members: $75.00
 
If you know of a swimmer who is interested in swimming with us, please give them my email address (dpws@aol.com).
 
Team Rules:
1.  Listen to your Coach and Try as best as you can - All Swimmers will improve if they try.
2.  Bring All Swim Equipment to Practice (Goggles, Towel, Etc.)
3.  Bring a water bottle to all Practices (Very Important)
4.  Have Fun!
5.  Parents will NOT be Permitted to remain on the Pool Deck – Please drop off you swimmer and then watch from the 
    Bleachers.
 
Weather Policy: If there is inclement weather - Check your Email… An Email will be sent by 4:00 pm to the email 
distribution list (developed from returned registration forms) if Practice is canceled due to Snow or Ice.  
Please DO NOT call the Pool!
 
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West Arundel Winter/Spring Swim Team Information 2020
 
The West Arundel Winter/Spring Swim Team is open to swimmers who are interested in improving their swimming speed 
and ability. The Winter/Spring Practices will be made of all age groups - This includes 15-18 age group down to 
the 6 and Under age group.
 
Pool:  Fairland Aquatics Center (Old Gunpowder Rd. Laurel)
Day & Dates:  Sundays, March 15 – May 19, 2020
Time:  7:00 - 8:00 PM (Warm-Up 7:00 - 7:05 PM) - Please arrive at Pool by 6:45 pm
Costs:  Make Checks Payable to WAST
West Arundel Swim Team/ Club Members:
$40.00 / $65.00
Non-Pool-Members:
Special Permission from Coach John Venit – is Needed….Fee: $75.00 (Note: The reason for the higher cost for 
Non-members is because the program is sponsored and supplemented by the WA Swim Team.)
 
Prerequisites:
All Swimmers MUST be on a Summer Swim Team or willing to join… Ages 6 and Up must be able to swim 25 yards.
Ages 5 and Under must be able to independently jump into water over their head.
All swimmers 5 & Under must have a big brother/sister on the West Arundel summer swim team OR approval must be 
granted by the WAST coach (Coach John 301-725-7711)
 
Formats:
A.     All experienced swimmers will be given an endurance work-out (approximately 1,500 to 3,000 yards) to help 
them improve their strength and stamina. Stroke and Turn instruction will be give as needed.
B.     All younger/inexperienced swimmers will spend approximately 10 minutes reviewing/learning a specific stroke, 
turn, start, finish or skill. We will then work for 15 minutes on what we learned. During the second half of the 
session we will swim and build up our endurance.
C.     If resources are available a “pull-out” session will be available to assist with diving and stroke correction.
 
Date                Stroke                                     Date                Stroke
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March 15	Freestyle                                April 19	Breaststroke
March 22	Backstroke                               April 26	Butterfly
March 29	NO Practice – Pool Closed	         May 3	        NO Practice – Closed
April 5	        Free/Back                                May 10	        Breast/Fly
April 12	NO Practice - EASTER                     May 17	        All Strokes 
                                                         May 24          Make-Up (if needed)
 
*Due to Activities at the Fairland Aquatics Center – Swim Practice may be canceled without prior notice…An E-Mail 
will be sent if practice is canceled.

Thanks,
Coach John Venit
(301) 725-7711
http://WAWinter.venitsports.com