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AQUATICS MAKE A SPLASH SWIMMING PROGRAM STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM MASTERS SWIMMING SAIGON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEET SCHEDULE ISHCMC INVITATIONAL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM AQUATOTS PROGRAM SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING PROGRAM 2
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SWIMMING PROGRAM Swimming is an exciting and fun sport at ISHCMC. ISHCMC Aquatics offers offer children the opportunity to learn to swim, be part of a swim team or join synchronized swimming. This year the ISHCMC Aquatics program offers five diverse swimming programs: Stingrays swim team Learn to swim Synchronized swimming Aquatots Masters swimming The ISHCMC stingrays is a competitive swim team for students in Grades 1-12 with over 120 students who regularly compete locally and internationally. They are knowned for both their ability and team spirit. AQUATICS TEAM Heather Julien Aquatics Director Dung Nguyen Assistant Coach/ Instructor Luan Mai Assistant Instructor/ Lifeguard Binh Luu Lifeguard Safety at the pool is very important to us. All our staff are fully qualified lifeguards and have been part of the Cognita safeguarding process. If you have a question regarding the swim level of your child, making a payment or just a general conversation, please arrange a time to meet with the Aquatics Director. Please do not go into poolside and interrupt training or a lesson. Email: heatherjulien@ishcmc.edu.vn 4
STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM SILVER SQUAD Developmental team Grades 1-5 Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of training and competition. Training focus of this program is technique, basic endurance, and FUN Technical objectives include basic skill acquisition, the reduction of drag and streamlining. Overall goal is to establish proficiency and achieve time improvements in all strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly), i.e. non specialization. This is our entry level group. An athlete needs to be able to swim one length for entry. Silver Team Coaches: Coach Luan and Coach Dung Training schedule Monday First Semester (Aug Dec) Tuesday 3:15-4:00PM Wednesday Thursday 3:15-4:00PM 5
STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM GOLD SQUAD Youth team Grades 3-5 Refinement of the basic strokes and endurance Introduction to training physiology and meet focus Swimmers compete in club-hosted and regional meets Gold Team Coaches: Coach Heather and Coach Dung Training schedule First Semester (Aug Dec) Monday Tuesday 3:15-4:15PM 7:00-8:00AM Wednesday Thursday 3:15-4:15PM 6
STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM PLATINUM SQUAD High School team Grades 6-12 High performance Skill development and endurance Or for those who are interested primarily in maintaining their fitness Swimmers compete in club-hosted and regional meets Platinum Team Coaches: Coach Heather and Coach Dung Training schedule First Semester (Aug Dec) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:00-8:00AM 4:15-5:15PM 6:45-7:45AM 7:00-8:00AM 7:00-8:00AM 7
MASTERS SWIMMING Swimming is not just for the young at ISHCMC we view it as a lifelong skill. The Masters swim program offers: Improved physical fitness and health The opportunity to participate in lifelong fitness and/or have friendly competition Enhanced fellowship and camaraderie among Masters swimmers Masters swimming will take place on Wednesday from 8:00-9:00AM and Friday from 2:15-3:00PM everyweek. A program will be written on the board for three levels of adults swimmers: Beginner Intermediate Advanced To register please make an appointment with the Aquatics Director or contact her at heatherjulien@ishcmc.edu.vn 8
SAIGON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE The purpose of SISAC is to provide a well-rounded program of interscholastic athletics for member schools. SISAC seeks to achieve recognized educational objectives, promote the traditions of international sportsmanship, and provide an enjoyable activities program for all participants, spectators and supporters. Quick Facts: Swimmers are placed into divisions A, B or sometimes C based on qualifying times. All events and relays are selected by the coach. There are 5 age groups: 8 & Under, 9-11 (Primary competitions) 11-12, 13-14, 15 and up (Secondary competitions) Dates: Secondary: Nov. 22 A Pool @ BIS Secondary: Nov. 23 B/C Pool @ SSIS Primary: April 10 C Pool @ AIS Primary: April 11 B Pool @ SSIS Primary: April 12 A Pool @ ISHCMC 9
MEET SCHEDULE Date Meet Location Attendance For who August 26th, 2017 September 29th, 2017 September 30th, 2017 October 21st, 2017 October 28th 29th, 2017 November 18th 19th, 2017 November 22nd, 2017 November 23rd, 2017 December 2nd 3rd, 2017 Stingrays time trial ISHCMC Mandatory All Sting-a-thon ISHCMC Mandatory All SSIS invitational SSIS in D7 Optional Invitational for all Ho Tram Ho Tram Mandatory Silver Silver UNIS Invitational ISPP Long Course Invitational Secondary SISAC A Pool Secondary SISAC B/C Pool Eagle Invitational UNIS in Hanoi Optional Invitational for all ISPP in Cambodia BIS SSIS SAS in Singapore Optional Mandatory with Qualifying Times Mandatory with Qualifying Times Optional Invitational Secondary students who qualify Secondary students who qualify Invitational for all 10
MEET SCHEDULE Date Meet Location Attendance For who February 3rd, 2018 March 10th 11th,2018 April 10th, 2018 April 11th, 2018 April 12th, 2018 TBD BIS Invitational BIS Secondary Campus Optional ISB Splash ISB in Bangkok Optional - Must Meet Qualifying Times Primary C SISAC Primary B SISAC Primary A SISAC AIS Sprint Invitational AIS SSIS ISHCMC Mandatory with Qualifying Times Mandatory With Qualifying Times Mandatory with Qualifying Times Invitational for all Invitational for all Primary students who qualify Primary students who qualify Primary students who qualify AIS in HCMC Optional Primary students TBD Dragon s Den Singapore Optional - Must Meet Qualifying Times May 12th 13th, 2018 ISHCMC Invitational ISHCMC Optional - Must Meet Qualifying Times Invitational for all Invitational for all 11
INVITATIONAL Each year the Stingrays host their very own ISHCMC Invitational. Over 400 swimmers travel from Thailand, Cambodia and from within Vietnam to attend this 2 day event. Swimmers enroll in 5 events and 2 relays, all with the common goal of getting their personal best time. There is also a much-anticipated coach/parents relay each year too! Hosting a club swim meet is very important for a team. Strong communities are created when parents, coaches and volunteers all work together to reach a common goal. Parents also get the opportunity to know their swimmer s teammates and other parents better and the satisfaction of helping out being positive role models for their children. Everyone gets to understand the sport better and the swimmers forge a strong team bond by all being involved. The ISHCMC Invitational is the largest swim meet in Vietnam and is a big end of year highlight for the Stingrays family. 12
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM LEVELS: LEVELS: LEVELS: PINK + RED Age Guideline: 3-8 years This is a split level allowing swimmers to progress at their own pace through the skills of pink and red. This level introduces water safety, submersion, floating and glides. Skill change direction in shallow water blow bubbles for 5 seconds submerge face under water open eyes under water ORANGE + YELLOW Age Guideline: 4-10 years Swimmers develop their confidence in the water with their glides and endurance by completing 2 meters. Freestyle and deep water entries are also introduced. Skill submerged head in deep water tuck floats side glides front float/ glide back float/ glide front to back roll LIGHT GREEN + DARK GREEN + TURQUOISE Age Guideline: 5-12 years Backstroke is introduced, along with whip kick on the back. Swimmers try diving and receive an introduction to disorienting entries. Skill freestyle treading water for 40 seconds front to side glide treading water introduction to sculling freestyle 3x 5m 1 instructor for 5 swimmers. Fee:1,000,000 VND Classes: 6 1 instructor for 5 swimmers. Fee:1,000,000 VND Classes: 6 1 instructor for 7 swimmers. Fee:1,000,000 VND Classes: 6 introduction to backstroke learn two new kicks (whip and dolphin) flip turn 13
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM LEVELS: Age Guideline: 7-13 years This split level allows swimmers to build their endurance at their own pace. Distances range from 25m to 200m. Skill 50m of freestyle and backstroke Dolphin kick Introduction to breaststroke LEVELS: BABY BLUE + ROYAL BLUE head first sculling distance swim NAVY BLUE + FUCHSIA + PURPLE Age Guideline: 8-15 years This split level group works on mastery of strokes. Swimmers will be able to swim all four strokes at varying distances. 1 instructor for 7 swimmers. Fee:1,000,000 VND Classes: 6 1 instructor for 7 swimmers. Fee:1,000,000 VND Classes: 6 Skill 100m freestyle and backstroke 50m breaststroke introduction to butterfly Treading water with a brick Distance swims 14
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM AUGUST - DECEMBER Monday 4:15-4:45PM 4:45-5:15PM 5:15-5:45PM Luan NB + F + P Orange + Yellow Pink + Red Dung Pink + Red LG + DG + T NB + F + P Wednesday 3:15-3:45PM 3:45-4:15PM 4:15-4:45PM 4:45-5:15PM Dung LG + DG + T Pink + Red Orange + Yellow LG + DG + T Luan Orange + Yellow BB + RB LG + DG + T NB + F + P Saturday 10:00-10:30AM 10:30-11:00AM 11:00-11:30AM 11:30AM - 12:00PM Dung LG + DG + T Orange + Yellow Pink + Red NB + F + P Luan Pink + Red LG + DG + T BB + RB Orange + Yellow 15
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM F.A.Q. How do I register? Please visit the Aquatics Director to register for lessons. A receipt detailing the days and times of the lessons will be issued once cash payment has been made. Please save the dates to ensure that no lessons are missed. What do I bring to class? Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel to class. Additionally, bring a pair of flip-flops or pool sandals to wear out to the pool area. You may go barefoot or wear pool sandals on the deck. Swim caps are suggested for all swimmers. Goggles are optional. Swim caps may be purchased in the Aquatics Office for 150,000 VND. What age groups can participate in swim lessons? We offer swim lessons for all ages and skill levels. What do I do if it looks like bad weather right before my lesson? We do cancel group lessons for inclement weather (lightning and thunder). The weather is unpredictable, so it is difficult to inform parents beforehand. A make-up lesson will be scheduled if a lesson is cancelled due to weather. If my swimmer is already enrolled in a session, do I need to re-register for the next session? Yes, please register in the Aquatics Office for each session offered. The registration numbers help us monitor the number of swimmers in each lesson. Do I need to attend ISHCMC in order to attend swimming lessons? Yes, these lessons are provided to students that attend ISHCMC. My child has missed a lesson, can I reschedule the lesson? Make up lessons are only scheduled if ISHCMC Swim School has had to cancel due to inclement weather. How do I pick a level for me/my child? We ask that participants choose the level that they feel most accurately reflects their abilities. If a level does not seem to be a good fit, the instructor will move the participant to the correct level. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Director. 16
AQUATOTS PROGRAM Aquatots is a fun program to introduce toddlers to the pool. This is a free program open to all ISHCMC parents and students. Parents must accompany their infants in the water. Program goals: Infants learn to be comfortable with the water through songs and games. The instructor will lead the class and parents will follow by doing the activities with their little swimmers. Schedule: Wednesday afternoons from 2:00PM - 2:30PM. Exact dates to follow: 1. 30th August 2. 6th September 3. 13th September Each lesson will run for 30 minutes. 4. 20th September 5. 27th September 17
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING PROGRAM Synchronized swimming is a very beautiful sport, but requires some patience to learn it. The moves are very intricate, so our program starts with the basics. Swimmers will learn how do the egg beater and sculling to begin with. Once they develop these skills, they will be able to try more difficult moves. Our instructor is very experienced and competed in the 2012 Asean Championship, where her team placed second overall. She is currently training for the 3rd SEA swimming championship, so we have limited opportunity to offer the Synchronized swimming program. About the program: 6 lessons of thirty minute lessons 5 swimmers maximum Cost is 1,000,000 VND Program Dates: There will be two sessions from August until December. We will be able to offer this program at two different times: 1. 3:15-3:45pm 2. 3:45-4:15pm To register for the program, please contact the Aquatics office. Registration works on a first come, first served basis. 18
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