WSST mission statement
The mission of Wind N Sea Swim Team is to provide a positive, fun, and competitive swimming environment utilizing a professional coaching staff, and assisting youth in their growth as individuals and life-long swimmers.
Do you want to become a member of the Wind N Sea Ospreys?
We are a developing USA Swimming team that practices year-round at the beautiful Coggan Family Aquatic Complex. Designed to accommodate all different levels of swimming for ages 6 to 18, Wind N Sea Swim Team (WSST) provides a fun and exciting environment to improve your stroke technique, conditioning and competitive spirit. Coaches Pam and Paton share their love of the sport and maintain an atmosphere of team spirit and unity. Swimming is truly an amazing and life-changing experience. Bring your swimsuit, towel and a friend and come check us out!
Tryouts
Tryouts are held at the Coggan Family Aquatic Complex (see below) at 4 pm the first Wednesday of every month, unless it falls on a holiday or break. Check the calendar page or home page for more details.
Practice times
Novice – Group 1: Monday & Wednesday, 4:30–5; Friday, 4:30–5:00 pm
White – Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30–5:15 pm ; Friday, 4:30–5:30 pm
Red – Monday–Thursday 5–6; Fri 5–6
Blue – Monday–Friday, dryland 2:30, swim 3–4:30 pm
Black – Monday–Friday; dryland 2:30, swim 3:00–5:00 pm
Practice location
Pool info:
Coggan Family Aquatic Complex
800 Nautilus Street,
CA 92037-6158
(858) 456-0945
Where to find the meet schedule
For meets Wind N Sea Swim Team is attending as a team see the home page, bottom right column or check
our calendar page. To see the listing of all San Diego area meets, visit the LSC Web page
http://www.si-swimming.org.
Proper swim attire
Proper swim attire for a club swim team is:
for girls a one-piece lycra or nylon practice suit, a swim cap (for longer hair—WSST provides two caps when you sign up) and goggles
for boys a one-piece lycra or nylon practice suit (can be the longer “jammer” type) a swim cap (for longer hair—WSST provides two caps when you sign up) and goggles
Two-piece suits and board shorts are not acceptable practice attire.
What type of equipment do I need to bring to practice?
Novice, White & Red groups Suit, goggles, cap, fins, water bottle
Blue & Black groups Suit, goggles, cap, equipment bag, fins, hand paddles, snorkle (front mounted by Finis or comparable), band, water bottle, sun screen!
Wind N Sea Groups
Novice
Swimmers are introduced to the sport of swimming through a fun, energetic atmosphere. Practice is geared toward introductory swimming essentials such as how to use the clock, general freestyle technique, and lane etiquette. The primary goal of Novice is to develop an interest in the sport through a positive, non-stressful environment. Stroke technique and aerobic shape are secondary to the primary goal of having fun!
White
Swimmers develop basic stroke technique skills in all four strokes. Workouts consist primarily of stroke instruction and early development of competitive swimming themes. Swimmers work toward becoming strong enough to begin basic workouts. White group swimmers are invited to compete only if and when they are ready.
Red
Swimmers learn basic workout techniques and continue to develop technique in all four competitive strokes. Technique is still be the primary focus of the red group, but is conducted in the framework of basic workouts. Athletes learn the fundamental aspects of competitive training such as lane etiquette and clock reading. Workouts are designed to develop stroke technique and strengthen swimmers to reach the blue workout level. Some competition in encouraged at this level.
Blue
Swimmers continue their stroke technique development while increasing their training load. More competitive themes in both technique and training are employed and swimmers will begin discovering how hard work can improve their swimming ability. Swimmers should participate in outside competitions while building team skills. Effort and learning are the standards for success and swim times should not be stressed.
Black
The black team is the main competition team. Swimmers take part in a full competitive training season and participate in a full season of swim meets. Competitive stroke techniques are refined and training is increased from the blue level as swimmers are now training to improve their swim times. Competitive training and strength building techniques are a part of every workout. Discipline and hard work are introduced as an avenue to success.
Swimmers need the skills listed below to be placed in the specified group
(not all of them, but several….)
Areas that are used in deciding placement level…
Skill proficiency
Training performance (test sets) and attendance
Swim meet performance and attendance
Novice –
Must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle with side breathing and 50 yards of backstroke
Attend 2/3 practices per week
White – as above plus
Legal breaststroke (kick, turns, pullouts, etc)
Legal backstroke (turns, finishes)
Freestyle flip turns
USA Swimming Race Start Certification
Attend 2/3 practices per week
Attend 6 meets per year
Red – as above plus
All legal strokes and associated starts, turns, etc
Training performance
Ability to do pushups and exit the pool without a ladder
Ability to use the Pace Clock
10x25 yards @ :30 sprint
10x50 yards @ 1:00
Attend 3-5 practices per week
Attend 8/10 meets per year
Achieve 3 BB USA Swimming time standards
Blue – as above plus
Attend 4-5 practices per week
Be able to complete 10x100 free @ 1:30
Be able to complete 10x100 IM @ 1:45
Finish the T-30 test with 2200 yards swum
Attend 12 plus meets per year
Achieve 3 A USA Swimming time standards
Complete USA Swimming’s IM Ready Challenge
Black – as above plus
Attend all practices
Be able to complete 10x100 @ 1:20
Be able to complete 10x100 @ 1:35
Finish the T-30 test with 2400 yards swum
Attend all meets qualified for (14 plus)
Achieve 3 AA USA Swimming time standards
Achieve 6 Junior Olympic time standards
Complete USA Swimming’s IM Xtreme Challenge with 2000 points
Black plus (mornings)
Attend all practices as scheduled by coach
10x100 free@ 1:15
10x100 IM @ 1:30
T 30 test at 2600 yards
USA Swimming standards – multiple AAA
IMX Challenge – 2500 points
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Parents meeting – October 2009
Thanks to all of the families that were able to attend! Here is a quick outline of the what I was trying to pass on.
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We are a member of USA Swimming (286,000 athletes and 2679 teams). All swimmers are required to be members. What is USA Swimming? Spelled out on their website, www.usaswimming.org. Great website! Lots of information specific to your swimmer, their career as an athlete, and how you can support that as their parent.
Coaching Staff – all staff is required to maintain safety certifications and register with USA Swimming annually, and have a background check every two years.
— Paton McClung – BA in Social Psychology of Amateur Sport. Masters in Teaching. American Swim Coaches Association Level 4. Coaching since 92. WSST 04. Owner 06.
— Pamela Eaton – BA from Bridgewater State. Masters in Sports Management. ASCA level 1. Manager of La Jolla Sports Club. WSST 06.
— Kayla Ahlberg – Massage therapy student. Head Coach at Claremont High School. Lifeguard/instructor at Mira Mesa. WSST 09
WSST Booster Club, Inc – non-profit organization made up of parents of WSST swimmers. Primary function is to raise money to support swimmers and coaches. Money goes to support team travel, educational clinics for coaches, equipment, etc.
— Major events to achieve this
-- Hosting two swim meets annually – concessions, vendors, meet sheets, etc.
-- Splash Bash – 20% of money raised
— These functions take a great deal of work and organization, not only from Booster Club, but from all families.
— Volunteering is a key element
-- Help hosting meets
-- Hosting and organizing team socials
-- Officiating at meets
Goals of WSST
— Continue to grow
— Attend all levels of competition with more of our team
— Have fun! Enjoy what we’re doing!
WSST Rules, Expectations, Procedures (can also be found on website)
— Attendance and practice
– Train with assigned group
– Be on time – early
– Let the coaches coach – interact with coaches and swimmers before or after practice only
— Competitions – calendar posted on both home & calendar pages of our website (a full schedule is also on the San Diego – Imperial Swimming website) www.si-swimming.org
– Entries due on or before deadline (usually 12 days prior to meet on a Monday)
– Meet info posted on websites and emailed
– Entry cards are available for printing on the website under forms
— Parents
– How to communicate with coaches – before/after practice, email, phone, etc.
– How to help
-- Volunteer to time at attended meets
-- Officiate
-- Booster Club
– Information available on websites, emails, announcements to swimmers
– Equipment
-- Needed for all swimmers – fins, goggles, swim suit (we are currently sponsored by Nike, but that may change soon)
– Support your child
-- Role is to provide a stable, loving, supportive environment at practice and competition
-- Coaches are assigned to judge performance and technique