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Special Alerts!
Attention SWIM TEAM!


We are down to just 5 "shark" spots still open, so don’t delay, contact Damien today!


SHRA Winter Swim
Head Coach: Katy Mankin, plus senior swimmer helpers
- When: 20 Sundays: Jan 9 - May 22
- Where: Providence RECenter 7-8pm
- Amount: $100 per child payable by check to Damian Whitham - please leave sealed envelope with check in "Whitham" team folder at SHRA front desk by 9/3/10
- How: Contact Damian Whitham to register: whitham1@verizon.net - he will need the name and age of the child(ren), then you may pay as above - if your child is a "minnow" and you’d like to be on the wait-list, let him know!

We are holding-off on "minnow" registration until after 9/3 - if there are open spots after 9/3, they will be filled with interested "minnows" from a wait-list.
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3538 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 941-0456   Map it globe[map it]

Pool Hours (5/29-8/1):
- Sat-Sun 11am-9pm
- Mon-Fri 12pm-9pm

Pool Hours (8/2-9/7):
- Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
- Mon-Fri 11am-8pm

Baby Pool:
- Mon-Fri opens at 12pm thru 6/22
- Mon-Fri opens at 11am after 6/22
- Sat-Sun opens with main pool
- No lifeguard on duty
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Welcome to SHARKS Swim
We had an awsome swim season this year. Thanks to our Wonderful coaches, Dave Lassiter, Katy Mankin and Sam Ellis we were undefeated!

We had over 80 best times and less DQ’s than any year prior. Our team has become a great group of swimmers and friends and we look forward to continuing our winning momentum and growth next year.

I would like to thank all the parent volunteers, coaches and swimmers for making this such a great year. It takes everyone to make the swimmers into a TEAM and we have succeded in doing this over the past year or two. THANK YOU!

Have a great winter and see you at the pool
Michelle Jafari

Welcome back to all of our returning swimmers. We would like to welcome any new SHRA members to come and join our outstanding swimmers and terrific team.

Our team includes individuals from all ages as well abilities. Practice times are arranged by age group; however our coaches may ask swimmer(s) to attend different practice times based on abilities.

For the youngest swimmers just starting out, we have the very popular Minnows Program. As long as your child is comfortable in the water and is able to participate in a group setting; he/she is welcome to join the Minnows. Additional coaches are hired for these practices in order to try give as much individualized attention as possible. Our Minnows did a great job last year and we expect many of them to be the rising stars of the SHRA Shark's.

The summer swimming season is short; only 6 weeks. For the team to do its best, we need every swimmer from June 14th through June 25th. Please try to schedule vacations and other activities after this time frame - your team needs you!
CONTACT INFO
For information about our swim program, please direct questions & concerns to swimteam@shrasharks.org or swimrep@shrasharks.org.

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Swim Team Philosophy
 
The Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association (SHRA) swim team is a family-oriented team with the primary goal of providing swimmers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to have a great summer swimming experience emphasizing fun and fundamentals. The involvement of parents in the activities of the team is expected - since we feel that parental involvement and support is essential to the success of the individual swimmer and the team as a whole.

The coaching staff at SHRA believes that every successful swimmer has a love for the sport of swimming. The coaches nurture this philosophy by developing each swimmer at their own pace and constantly work to help swimmers enhance all four competitive strokes, improve racing technique, build self-confidence, become good team members, and learn that winning and succeeding are not always the same thing. 		 

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Coaches
Head Swim Coach
David Lassiter
 		Dave has been a swim coach for over 15 years. Presently he is a PE teacher for Swanson Middle school in Arlington, the Head swim/dive coach for Swanson, and the Head swim coach for Yorktown High school. He has worked for over 5 years with different NVSL teams. Dave worked with York Swim Club, and as a camp counselor, a sports announcer for Arlington County at most W&L sporting events, a lifeguard and pool manager for several different pools over the years.

Some of his many accomplishments include:
  • 2006 – Metropolitan girls swim coach of the year AND Examiner girls swim coach of the year
  • While at Swanson he led the team to 6 county championships
  • 2006 and 2007 – Yorktown girls AAA state champions
  • 2006 – 2008 – is on the Coaches Advisory council for both the National and Regional state meets
  • While working at Dominion Hills he took the team from division 10 to division 4 in 5 years.
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    You can reach David at Email for David Lassiter swimteam@shrasharks.org
     
    Asst Swim Coach
    Sam Ellis
     
    Stroke Development Swim Coach
    Katy Mankin
         		We welcome back, Katy Mankin, as SHRA’s stroke development coach. Katy has worked with York swim for seven years, worked at SHBR and other NVSL pools. She has taken some time off from her English class at Frost middle school to care for her 1 year old twins.
     
    		 

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    Practices
     

    Swim practices for all age groups except Minnows are held after school until school releases for the summer. Once school is finished, all teams, including Minnows, will have their practices in the mornings.

    Youth Teams Practice Schedule
    After School Practice (June 1st - JUNE 25th):
    8&under 9-12 13-18
    Swim (M-F) 4:30-5:15pm 5:15-6:15pm 3:30-4:30pm
    Dive (M-F) 5:30-6:15pm 6:15-7:00pm 4:30-5:30pm
    Tennis (T,Th) NONE 4:30-5:30pm 5:30-6:30pm
     
    Morning Practice (June 28 - JULY 30th):
    Minnows 8&under 9-12 13-18
    Swim (M-F) 11:00-11:30am 10:15-11:00am 9:00-10:15am 7:45- 9:00am
    Dive (M-F) 11:15-noon 10:15-11:15am 9:00-10:15am
    Tennis (M,T,Th,F) 9:00-10:00am 8:00-9:00am 10:30-noon
     
    You can register and pay for any of the teams online by logging into your membership at shrasharks.org and click "login" in the upper-right-hand corner.
    Attendance by every swimmer at every possible practice is critical for personal growth and the teams' success. We swim rain or shine! Make sure you call or check this site for weather related cancelations!

    If you are going to be absent from practices (or meets) please notify the coaches either by email (swimteam@shrasharks.org) or put a note in their folder. The coaches are often busy during practices and may not remember who told them they would be absent.

    		  

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    Swim Meets
     
    The more experienced competitive swimmers participate in the Saturday morning "A" meets. The developmental "B" meets on Monday nights are a chance for all SHRA swimmers to compete, improve their stroke techniques and times.

    If you are not available for a Saturday meet, please inform the coaches no later than the Wednesday morning before that meet. For Monday night meets, you must complete a yellow entry card for all events you wish to participate in. You may pick up the cards at the front desk.

    Click here to see all the SHRA swim events on the SHRA calendar.     		 

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    Gear
     
    Swimmers must wear the Shark's team swimsuit and SHRA swim cap for all meets. SHRA team suits will be available for purchase on line through swim exchange. Swim Exchange orders should be made through the link on the SHRA web site so SHRA receives credit for those orders. Everything from our new Shark Attack suit to goggles, fins and clothing can be purchased through this link.

    In addition to a swim suit, every swimmer should bring a pair of goggles, flippers, a towel and a t-shirt to all practices and meets (SHRA shirts should be worn for meets). You might also consider buying flip flops, a sweat suit (for cool days), a swim cap (required for hair longer than ones ears), a hat for protection from the sun, water bottle and a bag to carry everything.

    Put your name on everything you bring to the pool, that includes suits, towels, goggles - everything!     		 

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    Volunteers
     
    We expect each parent to volunteer for at least 3 meets in addition to helping with the fun events that make the SHRA Shark's a great place to spend the summer.

    We are in need of several chair persons for a variety of volunteer roles (social, team breakfast, computers, volunteers, pictures, officials and more), most positions don't need training and are a great way to meet other families, have fun, and help the team in the process.

    We expect each parent to volunteer for at least 3 meets in addition to helping with the fun events that make the SHRA Shark's a great place to spend the summer.

    There are several Officials clinics at the start of the season, see the calendar for more information. Regardless of where you volunteer, you will always be able to watch your child swim. Contact swimrep@shrasharks.org to sign up!     		 

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    Communications
     
    The primary method of communication is via email and our web site (www.shrasharks.org). All important information, including practice and meet announcements, directions, and social events are posted on the web site and often will be emailed to parents as long as we have your current email address on our distribution list. The team representative can be reached via email at: swimrep@shrasharks.org and the coach at: swimteam@shrasharks.org.

    On the web site there are links to NVSL, as well as our Parents Handbook and code of conduct information, please make sure to review these items they help explain about the team, the NVSL, what a DQ is and more.     		 

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    Did We Mention Fun??
     
    The SHRA Sharks know how to keep it fun! Throughout the summer we spice up our weeks with different events including Pep Rallies, the Buddy Program, Swimmer of the Week, Team Pictures, Breakfasts, Movies, Lake Swim, Teams Social, Splashdown trip and the Teams Award Banquet. Don't miss out!!  

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    Helpful Links
     
    Click on the following for more important information:  

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