Sherwood Oaks Swim Team

Half Lappers:

In response to several concerns, safety and liability being at the forefront, Sherwood Oaks has decided that the following rules apply to these age groups:

• A “Half-Lapper” is defined, consistent with the League Rules, as a “Six and Under” who cannot swim the length of the pool unaided in 55 seconds or less. (Note that the league rules specify one minute but do to limited lane space and coaches, Sherwood Oaks requires :55.) Your swimmer will have an opportunity to be timed at Swim Team Swim test.
• Half-Lappers will have a 'trial' period after in-water practices start prior to the swim test so that Coach Eva can evaluate them.
• Six and Under’s and Half-Lappers must be 4 years old by May 1st.  We cannot make exceptions to this rule, so please don't ask.
• There will be a swim test at the start of the season to determine if your child is a full or 1/2 lapper.
• I understand that my child must be able to swim half way across the pool at the onset of the season, or my child may not be able to continue participation on the swim team and/or swim meets.
  Child must be comfortable putting face in the water, blowing bubbles, interacting with teen coaches, etc. Half lappers must be able to swim half a lap already and the full length of the pool with a coach beside them during the half lapper assessment.
• If your swimmer is unable to meet the above requirements by the swim test date on calendar, you will not continue to the swim team competition season and you will be refunded 50%

Six and Unders - Full Lappers:

• Six and Under’s must be at least 4 years old by May 1st of the swim season year.  We cannot make exceptions to this rule.
• Any 4 or 5 year old must have timed prior to the beginning of swim team in under :55 seconds to compete, per MSBSC rules in the 6U age group.
• All 6U's will be competing in two events - Individual Freestyle and Mixed Freestyle Relay (boys and girls). A few swimmers, based on ability and time, will compete in the Backstroke. The backstroke swimmers will be announced several days before the meet.
• All events will be 25 yards.