WEST WINDSOR WHALERS  

Welcome to the 2013 season for the West Windsor Whalers Swim/Dive Team.  We look forward to an exciting swim/dive season.  Whalers’ team membership is open to individuals’ ages 6 to 18 years of age.  This program, held during June and July, offers a competitive experience for swimmers and divers, emphasizing development and refinement of skill and technique.  The team participates in the Princeton Area Swimming & Diving League (PASDA) and practices are held at the WaterWorks Aquatic Complex inside Community Park – 193 Princeton Hightstown Road & Bernt Midland Blvd. – West Windsor.

Registration for the 2013 summer swim/dive season will be from March 25th to April 26th.  A late registration fee of $25.00 per swimmer/diver will be assessed beginning April 29th.  Proof of age may be required.

Click here for the Swim/Dive Team Schedule & Course Descriptions,
Medical Form, Credit Card Information Form, & Registration Form

Please be advised Swim Lesson registration and Whalers Swim/Dive Team
registrations will begin on March 25th - Monday. Below are some important notes:

• March 23rd (Saturday) you will be able to print the Swim Lesson & Swim/Dive Team registration forms here on our website. You can fill them out along with the credit card form(s) payment(s).
                                                                                    
• March 25th (Monday) Registration begins for walk-in or mail-in ONLY---registration will NOT be on-line.
  
  
• We do accept payment(s) by checks and credit card (Visa or Mastercard ONLY). You will need to fill out and attach the credit card payment form with your registration form.
                         
• If you pay by credit card or check, we must have separate checks or separate credit card forms AND separate registration forms for each child, level & lesson. Separate Registration Forms are needed for each participant per class/swim level. Separate checks or credit card forms must accompany each registration form or your child(ren) will not be registered for their class(es).
                                                                                                   
• March 25th – 8:00 am - West Windsor’s Municipal Building will open the MAIN building doors at 8:00 am and you will be able to place your registration forms/payments (please make sure they are in sealed envelopes) in the lock-box slot located in the lobby of the Recreation Office (a sign will be posted near the lock-box.)
                                                               
• March 25th – 9:00 am – The Recreation Office staff will open their office doors to answer any questions/concerns you may have.
                                                                                              
• ALL registration forms/payments must be placed in the lock-box and not handed to the Recreation office personnel.  Registration is on a first-come, first served basis so please plan accordingly since registration for swim lessons do fill up quickly.
                              
• Once we input your child’s registration form you will receive an e-mail confirmation receipt sent via Community Pass (our registration program), please make sure your e-mail address listed on the registration form(s) is legible.

Parent involvement at team functions is required.

Dive/Swim Team members must participate in at least 3 meets.

LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN EACH AGE GROUP TEAM ROSTER WILL BE AT COACHES DISCRETION

Competitive swim wear is mandatory for practice and meets.  Participants may purchase Whalers’ apparel; however, team merchandise is optional.  Bathing suits, caps and goggles can be purchased at the beginning of the season.

SWIM TEAM PRACTICE TIMES Swim Team members must be able to swim two lengths of the pool in two competitive strokes (must be able to extend arms over water during freestyle and perform basic breathing).  For those with limited or no competitive experience, Stroke Clinic is a recommended alternative. JUNE 3rd – JUNE 21st (AFTER SCHOOL) Daily Practice: Monday-Friday @ WaterWorks Ages 10 & under: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Ages 11 & over – 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm AND JUNE 24th – JULY 22nd (MORNINGS) Daily Practice: Monday – Friday @ WaterWorks  Ages 10 and under: 8:00 am – 8:45 am Ages 11 & over:  7:00 am – 8:00 am

DIVING TEAM PRACTICE TIMES Diving team members must be able to swim one lap comfortably. No previous experience, just the willingness to learn. The team participates in PASDA league. (Participants MUST compete in Dive Meets and Parent Involvement is required.) JUNE 3rd – JUNE 21st (AFTER SCHOOL) Daily Practice: Monday-Friday @ WaterWorks Practive Times: 3:30 – 4:15 pm OR 4:15-5:00 pm *Coach will advise practice times for groups* AND JUNE 24th – JULY 22nd (MORNINGS) Daily Practice @ WaterWorks Monday – Friday Practice Times 9:00 am – 9:45 am OR 9:45 am – 10:30 am *Coach will advise practice times for groups*

SUMMER 2013 FEES

                                                     Swim Only                       Dive Only                       Swim & Dive
Pool Member                                   $155                              $155                                    $255  
Non-Member, Resident                    $205                              $205                                    $335
Non-Member, Non Resident             $235                              $235                                    $380

Please make checks payable to:  West Windsor Twp – Pool Utility
Mail or bring to: West Windsor Recreation Dept. – P.O. Box 38,  271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550