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.

Minnows

The intent of our Minnows group is to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swimming. Emphasis is placed on learning basic competitive skills, improving body awareness in the water, developing positive self-esteem, making friends, and having fun! NOTE: Program Fee includes a $35.00 COHO Club Fee which covers the cost of a team t-shirt, swim cap, and meet entry fees for the season. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 5+ Instructor: Jeff Napolski

Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Day Time R/NR

262901-01 12/13-2/24 (11) M-Th 5:15-6P $321/341 262901-02 12/13-2/24 (11) M-Th 6:15-7P $321/341 44 | deerfieldparks.org

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 ($83). 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 ($35 Minnows; $50 Sharks & White groups; $65 Blue groups; $85 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

Sharks

Our Sharks group prepares swimmers to transition to the competitive program. This group focuses on introductory concepts in streamlining, posture, line, 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. The general practice days/times are listed below but will vary due to the DHS swim and water polo schedules. Please refer to the calendar on the COHO website. NOTE: Program Fee includes a $50.00 COHO Club Fee which covers the cost of a team t-shirt, swim cap, and meet entry fees for the season. There may be additional charges for Travel and Championship Meets. Location: Deerfield HS Age: 5+ Instructor: Jacob Weber

Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Day Time R/NR

262902-01 12/13-2/24 (11) M-Th 6-7P $402/422

Coho Age Group Program

We offer 3 levels for swimmer ages 10 and under, and 3 levels for swimmers ages 11-13. Within both age groups these levels are White, Blue and Red. There are specific requirements and practice schedules for each level. Swimmers must follow the schedule for their assigned age group and level. The primary focus in the White levels is to learn and develop the technical aspects of all four of the competitive strokes, racing starts, and turns. Swimmers will also experience an introduction to training concepts and acquire skills in preparation for competition. The Blue and Red levels are more advanced and composed mostly of swimmers who have achieved “B” times from the USA Swimming National Age Group Motivational Time Standards. In these groups, swimmers will build upon elements learned previously, while continuing to improve their technique, and expanding on training concepts. The general practice days/times are listed below but will vary due to the DHS swim and water polo schedules. Please refer to the calendar on the COHO website. NOTE: Program Fee includes a COHO Club Fee of $50.00 for White, $65.00 for Blue, and $85.00 for Red which covers the cost of a team t-shirt, swim cap, and meet entry fees for the season. There may be additional charges for Travel and Championship Meets.

10 & Unders

Location: Deerfield HS

Age: 7-10

Instructor: Jacob Weber

Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Day Time R/NR

262903-01-White 12/13-2/24 (11) M-Th 6-7P $402/422 262903-02-Blue 12/13-2/24 (11) M-Th 6-7:15P $461/481 262903-03-Red 12/13-3/10 (13) M-Th 7-8:30P $605/625

11 & Overs

Location: Deerfield HS

Age: 11-14

Instructor: Jacob Weber

Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Day Time R/NR

262904-01-White 12/13-2/24 (11) M-Th 7-8:15P $446/466 262904-02-Blue 12/13-2/24 (11) M-Th 7-8:30P $505/525 262904-03-Red 12/13-3/10 (13) M-Th 7-9P $657/677

*NEW*

Age Group Winter Skills & Stroke Clinics

Between the end of Winter Coho & Spring Break (2/28/22 – 3/17/22), we will offer optional small group Skills &

Stroke Clinics for Minnows through Blue Groups.

This will require a separate registration, but you will be able to sign-up for individual clinic days. More information will be sent to COHO members once we finalize dates, times, and locations.

Coho Senior Program

Our Senior Program is designed to incorporate the training the training needs of all high school swimmers (eighth graders may be placed here in the spring if they are ready to train at this level). There are 2 groups within the Senior Program (Gold 1 and Gold 2) and the Head Senior Coach will have the final say on group assignments. Strength Training is an important part of training in the Senior Program, and all program fees include strength training workouts. Gold 1 is intended to provide both a training environment for athletes to be successful not only within COHO, but also the high school level. Swimmers are expected to attend at least 70% of swim workouts and communicate with the coaching staff about their training schedule. Gold 2 is intended to provide a more intense environment for State level swimmers who are dedicated to training and competing year-round. Swimmers are expected to attend 85% of all workouts including morning practices and dryland and communicate with the coaching staff about their training schedule. Swimmers who cannot meet the requirements and expectations of Gold 2 may be re-assigned to Gold 1. The winter season for Gold begins on 1/9/21, but conditioning practices will be offered between the end of HS girls’ season and the start of winter COHO. The general practice days/times are listed below but will vary due to the DHS swim and water polo schedules. Please refer to the calendar on the COHO website. NOTE: Program Fee includes an $85.00 COHO Club Fee which covers the cost of a team t-shirt, swim cap, and meet entry fees for the season. There may be additional charges for Travel and Championship Meets. Location: Deerfield HS Age: 14-18 Instructor: Nancy Reese

Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Day Time R/NR

262905-01 11/29-3/10 (15) M-Th 5:30-7:30P $775/795 262905-02 11/29-3/10 (15) M-Th 5:30-7:30P $835/855

Coho Masters

For adults 18 and up COHO offers a Masters swimming program. Practices are written and run by a coach and designed for adults of all levels. Masters do NOT pay the USA/IL Swimming registration fee or the COHO Club Fee. Practices are offered at Deerfield High School on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 7:30-9pm and Sunday mornings from 8:00-9:30am. You may register to participate 1, 2, or 3 times per week and choose the day/s you swim! Location: Deerfield HS Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA

Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Practices R/NR

262908-01 12/14-3/20 (14) 3x per week $245/260 262908-02 12/14-3/20 (14) 2x per week $165/175 262908-03 12/14-3/20 (14) 1x per week $95/100