Swim Team Groups
The Baldwin Whitehall Swim Club, Inc. (BWSC) is a competitive swim team which offers age group swimming to members age 6 to 18. The BWSC swims year round, and there are two seasons: The primary Fall Season (which is also referred to as short course) begins in September and runs through the end of March, and the secondary Summer Season (which is also referred to as long course) runs from May through July each year. Practices are held 5 to 6 days a week with the recommendation that a beginner swimmer participate 3 days a week, and progresses to the advanced swimmer who should participate every day that swimming is offered. During the Summer Season, practice is offered twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, to the BWSC intermediate and advanced swimmers.
Swimmers are separated into three swimming groups Developmental, Competition, and Senior according to age and ability. Practices include an emphasis on stroke and technique, drill work and individual development through clinics. With the incorporation of dryland strength training and development, the BWSC offers a well-rounded swimming program.
While participation in meets is strongly recommended, it is not a requirement to be on the team. Meets are held throughout each season at various high school and borough pools locally. Additional participation may include trips outside the Pittsburgh area at the member's option to add a higher element of competition for the intermediate and advanced swimmer.
Practice times are subject to change, however the following can be used as a guideline:
Fall/Winter Season: Evening Swim Practice
Monday through Friday from
September to March
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. . Some practices are at Carrick High School, always check the club calendar
Saturdays
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Summer Season: Short Course Practices (25 yard/indoor)
Monday through Friday from May through end of school
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Dryland begins at 5:30 p.m. check with coaches regarding schedule
Beginning mid-June:
Monday through Thursday only
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Long Course (43 yard/outdoor)
Beginning mid-June through
the first week of August
Monday through Friday
7:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Experienced swimmers, such as high school or junior high swimmers, swimmers transferring from another competitive swimming organization, or swimmers who have moved into the area who wish to join the BWSC may do so at any time. However, swimmers desiring to join a competitive team for the first time will be offered an opportunity to register and participate in the Introduction to Competitive Swimming Clinics offered by the BWSC two times a year, once in September and once in May.
Registration and Program Dates and Times will be posted to the BWSC News & Notes Page of this website.
Any additional questions regarding this program can be directed to a representative of the BWSC at BWSC@amswim.org