COHO SWIM CLUB COHO SWIM CLUB GENERAL INFORMATION
The COHO Swim Club is a developmental and competitive swimming club. COHO is a co-sponsored organization of the Park Districts of Deerfield and of Highland Park. Our mission is to promote the spirit of competition, the character of individuals, and the pride of team through swimming. In keeping with our philosophy of providing a well-rounded, quality developmental and competitive program for swimmers of all ages and abilities, COHO Swim Club offers professional technique instruction and training. COHO is divided into Developmental, Age Group, Senior, and Masters Programs. The number and length of practices depends on the group. Swimmers are assigned to groups by coaches and must follow the specific schedule for their group. This system allows our coaching staff to meet the individual needs of each swimmer.
NEW SWIMMER TRYOUTS
Tryouts for new swimmers will be by appointment only, space permitting. Please contact Jeff Napolski at jeff@teamcoho.org or 847-572-2626 for more information. The minimum skill requirements for COHO are: Individuals, ages 5 and over must be able to swim 1 length of freestyle with rhythmic breathing (face in the water, turning the head to the side to breathe), 1 length of backstroke, demonstrate basic breaststroke, be able to go underwater to the bottom of the pool in the shallow end, and be comfortable swimming in the deep end.
REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING SWIMMERS
Please visit our website at teamcoho.org and click on the REGISTRATION tab. New swimmers may not register for COHO until they have completed a try out.
ADDITIONAL FEES
In addition to the Deerfield Park District program fee, we require payment of the USA/IL Swimming registration fee and the COHO Club fee. The USA/IL Swimming fee covers a required annual registration with USA and IL Swimming. This fee is paid once a year per swimmer and renews every fall. The amount is the same for every swimmer ($81). The COHO Club fee is paid every season, and goes directly to COHO to cover team t-shirts, team caps, some social events and all meet entry fees. This amount varies by group ($30 Minnows & Sharks; $45 White groups; $60 Blue groups; $80 Red & Gold groups).
Special Note For all groups: practice times, locations, and days will vary. General season schedules and monthly schedules are posted on the club website at teamcoho.org. Winter practices are held at both Deerfield High School & Sachs Recreation Center.
RESIDENCY NOTE
ALL DISTRICT 109, 112 & 113 RESIDENTS are considered “residents” for the COHO program.
COHO WEBSITE teamcoho.org COHO Minnows
The intent of our Minnows group is to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swimming. Emphasis is placed on improving body awareness in the water, learning basic competitive swimming skills, developing positive self-esteem, making friends and having fun. NOTE: Fees include a $35.00 Club Fee which covers the cost of a team t-shirt, swim cap, and all meet entry fees for the season. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Instructor: Jeff Napolski Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Day 162901-01 9/7-12/9 (14) M-Th
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Age: 5-12 Time 5:30-6:15P
R/NR $365/385
COHO Sharks
Our Sharks group prepares swimmers to transition to the age group program. This group focuses on introductory concepts in streamlining, posture, line, and balance, breathing and general comfort in the water. Emphasis is placed on developing proper competitive stroke technique and skills while developing friendships and having fun! At this level, we introduce the COHO motto of Spirit, Character and Pride and the concept of being part of a team. NOTE: Fees include a $50.00 Club Fee which covers the cost of a team t-shirt, swim cap, and all meet entry fees for the season. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Instructor: Jeff Napolski Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Day 162902-01 9/7-12/9 (14) M-Th
Age: 5-11 Time 6:30-7:30P
R/NR $470/490
Fall 2021
