Swim Handbook
Our team runs best when we’re all swimming together. Please be sure to read our handbook for all the information parents, swimmers and divers need.
Getting & Staying Connected
We use e-mail for communication during the summer season. This year we will be using Google Groups to allow you to better manage who gets the e-mail. A Google account is required to join via the web, but it is painless to sign up (you do not need a Gmail e-mail address to sign up) simply click on the links below to join the swim or dive team groups. You can join via e-mail without creating a Google account I believe.
Swim team:
- Via the web: http://groups.google.com/group/seminole-sharks-swim-team/subscribe?hl=en
- Via e-mail: mailto:seminole-sharks-swim-team+subscribe@googlegroups.com
Dive team:
- Via the web: http://groups.google.com/group/seminole-sharks-dive-team/subscribe?hl=en
- Via e-mail: mailto:seminole-sharks-dive-team+subscribe@googlegroups.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do we have to be members to join the swim or dive team?
A. Yes. Please go here to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member of Seminole Pool & Tennis Association.
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Q. What are the minimum requirements to join the swim team?
A. The swimmer must be able to safely swim the length of the pool.
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Q. If my young swimmer or diver is on the team, should he/she do lessons too?
A. Yes. The swim & dive teams do not take the place of lessons. Please go here for more info on lessons.
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Q. How many meets does my swimmer or diver have to compete in in order to be able to swim or dive in the All-City meets?
A. Three (3).
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Q. What’s the deal with 26-1/2?
A. For some reason (opinions vary as to why), Seminole pool is 26.5 meters long instead of the traditional 25 yards or 25 meters. Nobody trains harder than Seminole swimmers!
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Q. How do I convert times from Seminole to the other standard lengths or from a 25 yard pool to a 25 meter pool?
A. Use the following table of multipliers for times. For example, to convert a time FROM Seminole TO a 25 meter pool you would multiply the time by 0.9298. So, the pool record in the 15-18 boys “100+ meter” Freestyle of 57.92 s would be a 53.85 s time in a 25 meter pool, and a 42.27 s time in a 25 yard pool.
| From \ To | 25 yard | 25 meter | Seminole |
| 25 yard | - | 1.116 | 1.2 |
| 25 meter | 0.8961 | - | 1.076 |
| Seminole | 0.8331 | 0.9298 | - |
Q. What is the weather cancellation policy for swim & dive meets?
A. Swim & dive meets are held rain or shine, through searing heat & bone-chilling cold. Cancellation is the same as for closing the pool. Severe weather warnings or lightning will delay or possibly cancel a meet.
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