OP Town Wreckers Swim Team

All levels are currently filled to capacity. To be added to our waiting list for joining TWST please go to our Parent's Page...

7/1/09: The following information has been posted on the "Meet Schedule" page:

2009 Cleveland LC Meet Results
2009 Stringrays LC Meet Entries
Speedo Meet Entries
Summer JO Eligibility, Entry Form and Meet Entries

6/16/09: Click here for the 2009 Level 4 & 5 Summer Swim registration form and the 2009 Stringrays Summer Long Course meet entry form.

3/26/09: SUNY at Geneseo's 2009 Blue Wave Competitive Swim Camp information - register prior to April 17 to take advantage of pricing discount. Click here for additional information

1/21/09: Letter from the Board for all TWST families ---> click here

Level 3, 4 & 5 swimmers - please bring your flippers to every practice!

The TWST calendar is posted on the calendar page.

Check frequently for changes mid-month depending on pool availability.

TWST HISTORY

Since 1969, TWST (and it's predecessors) has grown from a small club of nearly 60 athletes to a fairly large team of 130 swimmers. The size of the team changes from year to year. TWST has become more successful competitively than either the old OPTW or SWSC teams ever were.

TWST has had other successes of which we are equally proud. We have developed into a close, cohesive unit. We think of ourselves as a family. Obviously our top athletes are doing well, but so are our other swimmers. The team has grown in large part because of our younger, less competitive members. Those athletes who are not ever going to go to the Junior Olympics or Nationals make up a large part of TWST. At TWST, we attempt to provide a place for athletes of all abilities and competitive levels.

We want swimming to be fun. In addition, we want our athletes to develop time management skills. Those skills which are so important later in life. We are especially interested in our swimmers maintaining their school work. For us, it is important that swimmers are swimming when they are 8 through 18.

- former Head Coach Eric Houlahan

TWST Mission Statement

The purpose of TWST is to promote the sport of swimming by educating and motivating all members, with an emphasis on personal attention. Education shall be carried out by practices that concentrate on teaching each swimmer proper technique for all strokes, and assessment of performance after competition when appropriate. Motivation shall be carried out by encouraging each swimmer during team-oriented practices, and providing suitable pre-meet preparation and post-meet analysis.

Vision

TWST shall ensure that positive reinforcement is the basis of success, and each swimmer’s self-confidence shall be of utmost importance. The Board of Directors, coaches, and parents shall maintain the belief that proper mental and physical preparation results in success; and further, success shall be measured by the individual’s progression as a person.