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SOUTHERN MARYLAND AQUATIC CLUB (SMAC)
Calvert County Parks and Recreation Competitive United States Swimming Program @ the Hall Aquatic Center

Any student-athlete training & competing for SMAC, it is expected that their schoolwork will always be a higher priority than their swimming. Neglecting academic responsibilities may at times help produce phenomenal results in the pool, but it will also likely hinder full academic achievement, subsequently resulting in “less than phenomenal” employment opportunities beyond the pool. Remember, as a “student-athlete”, the “student” always comes first!

Team Newsletters & Updates - The link will take you to a non county website.

Practices - The link will take you to a non county website.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach- Erik Collins (Platinum, Gold, Silver Groups)

Parents Informational Meeting: SMAC will host an informational meeting for current team parents and parents of interested swimmers to discuss our program and to meet our swim coach at the Hall Aquatic Center. Sunday, September 11, 4-5 p.m. for Platinum And Gold group parents and 5-6p.m. Silver group parents. (No team practice)

Team Day: Necessary equipment, suits and optional apparel will be sold by Swim Pro on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 4-5:30pm for all SMAC participants. Cash, Credit Card and Checks will be accepted.

$100.00 Multi-Family member discount per additional child for Gold, Silver and Platinum groups.

*PAYMENT PLANS: Payments may be made in installments for Gold, Silver and Platinum groups. Bronze must be paid in full at time of registration. A minimum of at least $350 is due at the time of registration, 50% of balance is due by November 1, 2011 and remaining balance must be paid in full by February 1, 2012. Any athlete not paid in full by the deadline will not be permitted to practice until fees are paid.

BRONZE GROUP-Developmental Program

The BRONZE group is designed to teach younger student-athletes (7 to 10) the four competitive strokes, as well as instill a “kick first” mentality in each swimmer. The group will be offered in 15-week sessions throughout the year, with two workouts offered each week. There is no attendance requirement, but participants are encouraged to come as often as possible to ensure maximum exposure to the repetitive nature of the stroke instruction.

$ 270 for 27, 1 hour practices Each session is limited to 24 participants.

Ages 7-10

321844A Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. September 12-December 14 ( No practice on 11/23)
321844C Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. September 13-December 15 ( No practice on 11/24)

SILVER GROUP
5 workouts offered per week; Mondays-Thursdays 6-7:30 p., Fridays 6-7 p.m.
September 6, 2010-August 2012

The SILVER group is for younger student-athletes (age 9 to 13) who enjoy developing their swimming skills while learning about and progressing up through the sport of swimming. Their training will focus on kicking and stroke development through specific technique-driven drills; light drylands may be included. There is no attendance requirement, which allows anybody the chance to be a part of another sport or activity (however, in order to participate in a meet, a minimal of 3 practices per week is required). $100 Meet Fee and USA Swimming Registration fee are included in price. (Base Fee is automatically prorated at time of registration)

Base Fee $1100*
#621851

GOLD GROUP
8 workouts offered per week; Sunday-Fridays - 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday & Thursdays -5:30a.m.-7:00a.m.
August 29, 2010-August 2012

The GOLD group is for senior level student-athletes (age 13 or older) who train and compete year round. The training will focus on kicking, speedwork and drylands. A minimum of 5 work outs per week is required. Meets will be a mix of local and regional competitions, all run by Maryland Swimming in conjunction with USA Swimming. $100 Meet Fee and USA Swimming Registration fee are included in price. (Base Fee is automatically prorated at time of registration)

Base Fee $1300*
#621851

PLATINUM GROUP
8 workouts offered per week; Sundays- Fridays 4:00-6:00 p.m., Monday and Thursday 5:30-7:00 a.m.
August 29, 2010-August 2012

This is the highest level training group in the program and attendance at all practices are required. Designed for the student-athlete (age 14 or older) who has no other outside activities (besides school), trains year round for SMAC to compete at regional and national level USA Swimming meets (approximately one per month), or is pursuing an athletic college scholarship. The training will include extensive kicking, high end aerobic training as well as intense anaerobic training. Full drylands will complement their pool workouts. A Goal Talk with the student-athlete, at least one of their parents and the Head Coach will determine if this is the right group to facilitate a student-athlete's goals. $100 Meet Fee and USA Swimming Registration fee are included in price. (Base Fee is automatically prorated at time of registration)

Base Fee $1600*
#621850

Click on logo to go to USA swimming website

Click on logo to go to Maryland Swimming website, SMAC's local USA swimming chapter.

On-line program registration link

Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center
A Calvert County Parks and Recreation Facility
130 Auto Drive
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-414-8350