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Swimming Team try-outs for elementary students in Grade 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be held on Thursday, March 4th and Friday, March 5th at 3:15 sharp.  All students should be at the Aquatic Center with their bathing suits, caps, goggles and towels ready to compete.  Parents are more than welcome to watch their children from the Viewing Gallery.  No parents are allowed on the pool deck or in the locker rooms.  As we are trying to make the swimmers responsible competitors, please help us in this.
Swimmers trying out must swim all four strokes proficiently.  This is not a learn to swim program but a competitive program.  If your child does make the team, they are expected to train twice a week all year long, attend all Shanghai local meets as well as one international meet.
Parents, please make sure that your children know which bus to take home after the tryouts (contact YAEP if you are unsure).
And finally, though swimming is a lifelong skill and for everyone, competitive swimming is not.  Make sure your child is interested in trying out for the team and not something you as a parent want.  They might find it harmful if they do not make the team.  Talk to them to avoid disappointment.
Please email me if you have any questions:  george.carpouzis@saschina.org