Aquatics: Swim Team

EDUARDO FINKELSTEIN

Head Swim Team Coach swimcoach@arbutusclub.com

Eduardo Finkelstein has coached all levels of swimmers from the novice to the worldranked, including more than twenty-five Olympians (in Swimming, Open Water, and Triathlon Events). In addition, Eduardo has served as a National Team Coach (in Brazil, Singapore, and Israel) for several international meets including Olympic Games. He has received the following accolades during his career: Brazilian Coaching Award and Coach of the Year in Israel.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Arbutus Club Swim Team provides a comprehensive approach to age group and senior competitive swimming. Emphasis is placed on fundamental skills, stroke technique, physical conditioning, productive work habits, character growth, healthy competition and most of all, enjoyment of the sport.

Competitive swimming helps to develop discipline and encourages self-esteem. Novice swimmers, as well as future Olympians, are provided venues and coaching at all levels to ensure that swimming is fun as well as rewarding. For further information about swim team please contact Eduardo Finkelstein at swimcoach@ arbutusclub.com.

VISION

To train, teach and motivate young people to achieve their highest potential in swimming, in the belief that this experience will prove valuable to them in the future. Through excellence in swimming, they will be learning life-long skills in time management, goal setting, and goal achievement.

MISSION

Provide a safe and supportive environment while helping young athletes grow, develop strong character, winning attitudes, and healthy lifestyles.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons can be booked by emailing Eduardo Finkelstein at swimcoach@arbutusclub.com

If you are looking for a tune up or getting ready for a race or triathlon, then Eduardo can help you finesse your technique. Private lessons are available based upon the availability of the Swim Coach or Swim Coach Assistant.

PRIVATE LESSON FEES: 60 minutes PRIVATE: $95.00 SEMI-PRIVATE: $50 per student

SWIM TEAM TRIALS (6-14 YRS)

Coaches will assess the swimmers’ ability and place them in squads from formative to competitive. If you are interested in joining the Arbutus Swim Team, make sure you sign up for the trials, so you won’t miss a spot. Additionally, our Swim Team will participate in various events in the following season, including Swim Meets which you should not miss.

Please note: It is not necessary that members of the current swim team participate in the trials, but they are welcomed as well. The trial’s purpose is to give an insight into the swim team environment, training, and philosophy.

Coach Eduardo can be reached at swimcoach@arbutusclub.com for any questions. We look forward to working with the new generation of Swim Team members. SWIM TEAM TRIALS (6-9 YRS)

Prerequisites: Able to swim 50 m in front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. There must be an understanding of Butterfly

Jun 28

T Free/1 sess. 30300 3:00-4:00pm

Jun 29

W Free/1 sess. 30305 3:00-4:00pm

SWIM TEAM TRIALS (9-14 YRS)

Prerequisites: Execute front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly correctly. Able to swim 300 m continuous front crawl and/or 200 m individual medley.

Jun 28

T Free/1 sess. 30310 4:00-5:30pm

Jun 29

W Free/ 1 sess. 30315 4:00-5:30pm