Welcome to the Village Green Pool's Synchronized Swim Team's 35th season!
Who's eligible?
Participants must be between 6 and 18 years of age and able to comfortably swim in deep water and across the pool.
Many of our swimmers are members of the Village Green and Foothills Green pools, but pool membership is not required.
But why not join, we have the best outdoor pool in Ft. Collins!
When is the season?
Summer Season runs June 2nd - August 2nd. We have 3 figure meets and 1 finals meet.
Where do we swim?
Practices and a water show are held at Foothills Green Pool, 2006 Union (off Constitution & Winfield).
We also have a 2nd water show, as well as hosting a figures meet at Village Green Pool.
Out of town meets are held at pools of league teams in the Denver area.
When are practices?
7-9 a.m., M-F, beginning June 2nd. YES, WE HAVE PRACTICE ON RAINY DAYS for land drilling and other work on deck!
What swimsuits are needed?
One piece suits are worn for practices and black one piece suits are worn for figure meets. Mention you're on the synchro team at SportAbout on West Elizabeth and you will get a discount. For cheaper suits go to places like Sam's or any discount store. Then in mid June, swimsuits go on sale! That's when swimmers and parents coordinate costumes for routines for the water shows and finals meet.
What will it cost to participate?
Novice Fee - $240 (VG or FG Pool Members - $205)
Intermediate Fee - $295 (VG or FG Pool Members- $260)
Noseclips: $2.00/ea
Team Picture: $10+/- (optional)
Finals Fees: $4/ per routine
Team T-Shirt: $15+/- (optional)
Team Sweats: $35+/- (optional)
Meet Souvenirs: Optional
Big Sis/Little Sis Gifts: Nominal/Home Made
Team Breakfast Donation $5-7 per family
Possible Concession Stand Donation: $5-7 per family
Costume Accessories (hairpiece, decoration) $5-10/costume
Who runs the team?
Coaches provide technical program via USA Synchro Rules. Returning parents provide administrative support via the Parent Committee. In order to help the summer run smoothly, every family is expected to volunteer in some area of interest:
- Parent Committee Member
- Meet Volunteer
- Membership/Registrations
- Social Events Coordinator
- Publicity/Recruitment
- Team Sportswear Coordinator
- Fund Raising/Concessions
- Videotaping/Team Photos
How do I become a team member? For more information about joining the Village Green Synchro Team contact Cam Haskell. at jared.haskell@worldnet.att.net
Who is the Village Green Summer Synchro Team affiliated with? (Founded in 1973)
- USA Synchro United States Synchronized Swimming Inc. (club #418).
- Rocky Mountain Summer Synchro League (RMSSL, 4 member teams).
- Northern Colorado Orcas year round synchronized swim team. For more information about the NC Orcas please go to http://www.fortnet.org/orcas/