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Glenbrook Aquatics

2300 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

Team Voice Mail:
(847)509-2568

Team Info Line:
(847)509-3420
Updated After 3:00PM

E-Mail Head Coach:
Kelli Pontarelli

Week of November 24 - December 4

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Upcoming Events

	January 9th-11th "Super Teams" meet @ GBN

Fall/Winter meets
2008 - 2009

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Our Coaching Staff

Head Coach Kelly Pontarelli

Head Senior Coach Vlad Pyshnenko

Developmental Coach Colleen O'Connor

Senior Coach Josh Runkle

Senior Coach Rob Bond

Senior Coach Kelly Timson

AssistantCoach Traci Johnston

Assistant Coach Traci Jablonski

Senior Coach Courtney Scheuler

Senior Coach Pat Griffin

Senior Coach John Lawless

Assistant Coach Stefanie Stark

Assistant Coach Todd Loess

Assistant Coach Ali Georgacakis

Assistant Coach Kevin Kaufman

Assistant Coach Kate Orbon

Assistant Coach Lisa Hanrahan

Assistant Coach Kelli Turner

Assistant Coach Kirby Falk

FAQ Page

08/11/08
When are try-outs for 6 year olds?
Per our group descriptions, we are accepting children ages 7 and up...
(Contact Head Coach for more details)

05/17/08
If the meet sheet was not yet turned in, can a swimmer still attend a meet and turn sheet in that day?
NO...YOU CAN NOT ATTEND MEET WITHOUT PREENTERING IN TO THIS MEET IN ADVANCE!!!
All the meets have entries due date!

05/15/08
How much do the meets cost?
It depends on the meet...Usually it's about from $3.00 and higher per each event and $3.00 surcharge for each swimmer. Relay event cost covered by the club.

04/18/08
Where can I get a swim schedule?
You have one of three ways to get Weekly Splash (schedule)
a) Team Info Line: (847)509-3420 Updated After 3:00PM
b) Team website: Weekly Splash Page
c) Subscribe to our E-Blast system by e-mailing your name and e-mail address to coach Vlad

What is the monthly cost?
We do not operate on a monthly cost...we offer 4 seasons. Each season different for each group.
If you need more detailed information, please contact our office @ (847)509-2568

What is the procedure when swimming at a USA(non­dual) meet?
a) Most meets require positive check in of the swimmers at the entrance.
Positive check in requires swimmers to highlight their name and events off of a list.
b) Next, swimmers should proceed to the pool deck and check in with their coach.
c) Heat sheets are either posted or available for purchase depending on the meet. We post the sheets. These sheets are not available for spectators until just after the meet starts due to logistics. Once positive check in closes about 30-45 minutes before the start of the meet, the host team takes those sheets and enters the swimmers into the computer. Then the first sheets are provided to the officials and coaches before the start of the meet.

Are there certain meets the swimmers must qualify for?
a) Yes, meets such as the Schroeder meet and Age Group Championships(Junior Olympics) require certain times to be eligible to swim at the meet.
b) The coaches will notify swimmers via a flyer when they are eligible for these meets

What is the difference between the long course and the short course meets? 
a) The long course season is the spring/summer season and the swims are multiples of 50 meters.
b) The short course season is the fall/winter season and the swims are multiples of 25 yards.

How do I know if I have an “A”time or a “JO”cut?
“A” times are also known as regional times.
 “JO” times are also known as age group championship times.
On many programs, each event will list the time required for the regional or the age group championship times.
Also, next to the entries for the swimmers that have met those requirements it will say either “reg” or “champ”

Team Stats Online

Glenbrook Aquatics subscribes to the Hy-tek, Inc. Team Stats Online program. This enables us to post Meet Results and Swimmers Times. You may review your swimmers Best Times and Meet Results.

GA TEAM STATS ONLINE

Instructions:

1. Click on the link above
2. Scroll down to Northbrook Spartan Swim Club or type Nortbrook Spartan Swim Club in the first box.
3. WAIT! Allow the program to load. Our Team information will be shown in the yellow box.
4. Select what information you want from the top of the screen.

GA Groups

Blue

Age Range: 7-12 Years Old
Attendance Requirements: 1 Time Per Week Minimum (50-100% recommended for optimum progress) 4-5 Practices Offered per Week
Skill Requirements: Capable of swimming 25 yards freestyle (with rhythmic breathing to the side) and backstroke
Group Emphasis: Swimmers in this group will begin developing correct basic stroke technique in all four strokes in a progressive manner. As well as an introduction to turns, starts, and underwater work. Opportunities are available for swimmers in this group to experience the fun of competition in meets and to take part fully in a positive team atmosphere. (Competition is optional, but encouraged)
Additional Provisions: 15 minutes stretching prior to practice to help increase flexibility and prevent injury lead by the coaches

Green

Age Range: 7-12 Years Old
Attendance Requirements: 2 Times Per Week Minimum (50-100% recommended for optimum progress) 4-5 Practices offered per week
Skill Requirements: Capable of swimming 25 Yards freestyle, 25 Yards backstroke and 25 Yards breaststroke-legally and have the fundamental knowledge of Butterfly.
Group Emphasis: Swimmers in this group will continue refining correct stroke technique of all four strokes in a progressive manner in which includes turns, starts, and underwater work. An introduction to swim sets will begin as well as incorporating a pace clock within these sets. Opportunities are available for swimmers in this group to experience the fun of competition in meets and to take part fully in a positive team atmosphere. (Competition is optional, but STRONGLY encouraged)
Additional Provisions: 15 minutes stretching prior to practice to help increase flexibility and prevent injury lead by the coaches

Silver

Age Range: 8-13 Years of Age
Attendance Requirements: 3 PRACTICES PER WEEK MINIMUM (60-100% recommended for optimum progress) 6 practices per week offered
Skill Requirements: Competent in all 4 competitive strokes, aerobic capacity to handle interval training. Trial set may be established at a later date. Participation in all dual, USA meets, conference, and State meets (if qualified) is expected. (All 8 year olds and 13 year olds must have head coach’s approval to be in warriors.)
Group Emphasis: Sound stroke technique will be emphasized in this group, as well as sound technical skills such as starts, turns, and underwater work. This group serves as a transition between the instructional aspects of swimming and the training demands of the sport. A wide mix between stroke, interval training, and initiation to all distances as well as all strokes (we do not specify at this age) will make a large part if the season’s planning. Each swimmer must have the required equipment bag at every practice.
Additional Provisions: Stretching and dry land are requirements for this group to improve strength, flexibility and prevent injury.

Gold Skill

Age Range: 13-18 Years of Age
Attendance Requirements: All swimmers are expected to attend as much practice as possible. Not attending at least 70% of weekly practices can result in falling below the skill requirement. Participation in dual, USA meets, conference, and State meets (if qualified) is optional but strongly encouraged.
Skill Requirements: Capable of swimming 25 yards freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and fly Group emphasis: Swimmers in this group will continue developing correct stroke technique in all four strokes in a progressive manner, including turns, starts, and underwater work. Advanced stroke technique, endurance training and stretching will be integrated into this group throughout the season.
Additional Provisions: 15 minutes stretching prior to practice to help increase flexibility and prevent injury lead by the coaches.

Gold Conditioning

Age Range: 13-18 Years of Age
Attendance Requirements: 90-100 % Recommended for optimum progress. Participation in all dual & USA meets is STRONGLY encouraged. Conference, State meets, sectional and national meets (if qualified) is expected.
Group Emphasis: Advanced technical skills of the strokes, starts, and turns shall be integrated into the seasonal plan. Advanced training for competition, stretching, and a wide range of dry land including some weight training will be predominant throughout the season. Progress through commitment! . Coaches have the final say of athletes participating in this group.
Additional Provisions: Stretching and dry land (optional, but strongly encouraged) are offered for this group to improve strength, flexibility and prevent injury.

Gold Extreme

Age Range: 13-18 Years of Age
Attendance Requirements: 90% Expected (95-100 % Recommended for optimum progress). Participation in all dual, USA meets, conference, and State meets, sectional and national meets (if qualified) is expected.
Group Emphasis: Advanced technical skills of the strokes, starts, and turns shall be integrated into the seasonal plan. Advanced training for competition, stretching, and a wide range of dry land including some weight training will be predominant throughout the season. Swimmers must have coach’s approval to participate in this group and be willing to travel and compete in national level meets. Coaches have the final say of athletes participating in this group, especially in summer with limited space. Each swimmer must have the required equipment bag at every practice.
Additional Provisions: Stretching and dry land are requirements are NOT optional for this group to improve strength, flexibility and prevent injury.

Masters

GA Team Records

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High School Swimming

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GBN Boys Swimming and Diving		GBS Boys Swimming and Diving

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