Prerequisite Skills Test (Tryouts)

Tomorrow, October 1st 4pm @ PDX Sports Center 

8785 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225

This skills test is for new to WHCS Swim Team only. I'll see you at 4pm! 

Skills Test: 

-Down and back on your front in a front crawl/freestyle (face in the water, arms coming out of the water, good kick, good forward). 

-Down and back on their back (arms coming out of the water, good kick, good forward progress). 

The pool is short only 16 or 17 yds. We will compete at pools that are 25yd. I'm looking for swimmers to be able to safely get across the pool and also to have a bit of endurance. 

Tryouts are open to Kindergarten through 8th grade. 

Please pass this post along to anyone you think might be interested in swimming on the team this year. 

Email me (Lindsey Keller, Head Coach) at swimteam@whcs.org with any questions. 

Parent Night

Last night was our swim team parent night. If you were not able to attend, no worries! Below you will find a link to the agenda. It has a lot of information about the coming season!

Parent Meeting Agenda from September 18th

Big News!

The big news of the night was that we were able to secure a 25yd pool for practice! Practice is Tues/Thur from 3:30-5:30 at the pool (click on the agenda above for location and specific division practice times) and Fri from 3:15-4:15 dryland practice at the school in the auditorium. The big change is that there will be no Sunday practice. 

Heads Up!

We've been blessed to be able to secure the pool for a great rate this year! We will need to pay full price next year. I'd like to give all of you a heads up that next year we will need to include a pool fee in the registration cost. The more swimmers we get, the lower the pool fee! Please help us recruit!

If you have any questions please let me (Lindsey Keller, Head Coach) know @ swimteam@whcs.org.

2018-2019 WHCS Swim Team

Meet the New Head Coach
Lindsey Keller

Hi, Everyone! This will be my family’s second year at WHCS. I have a daughter who will be a first grader this year. I have experience as a collegiate athlete, running coach, swim instructor, and elementary school teacher. This year will be the first time I will have the opportunity to combine these as a swim coach. I look forward to meeting you all poolside and helping your swimmers reach your swimming goals!

Register Online

To register for the swim season, go to:

http://cyowesthillschristian.bonzidev.com/swim_info.

When signing up there will be a question that asks if you are an exception.  If you attend WHCS click NO, then proceed to register (top right corner).

The cost of West Hills Swim Team is $165 and can be paid online during your registration.

The last day to register will be October 12th.

Welcome New Swim Teamers

Prerequisite Skills Test

This is for new swim teamers only.

Prerequisite Skills: Swim 30yds (head in the water) freestyle. Swim 30 yds backstroke.

Date: October 1st 4pm

Location: Valley Catholic Elementary/Middle School Pool

Practice Schedule

- Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5:30pm (Valley Catholic Elementary/Middle School’s 15yd Pool)

- Fridays (Dry Land Practice) 3:15-4:15pm

- Sundays 6-7pm (Beaverton Swim Center)

*Subject to change

I am working hard to find practice time at a 25yd pool, in which case the practice schedule might consolidate a bit.

Tentatively, there are 5 regular swim meets on Saturdays between November and January as well as an all-star meet the beginning of February.

Assistants and Assistance Needed

Our team is in need of parents to step forward to help during practices as assistant coaches and to assist at swim meets.

Experience is not necessary, only enthusiasm!

Please email me if you are able to help with practices or meets. Thank you!

Important Dates

Parents Meeting—September 18th 6:30pm (Parents only, if possible) in the WHCS auditorium

Prerequisite Skills Test—October 1st

First Day of Practice—October 9th

Questions

Please email me at swimteam@whcs.org anytime!