Why Swim with WRAT?

Why Swim with WRAT?   

There are Lots of Reasons to swim with WRAT!

• A place for ALL swimmers in a program with progression!  WRAT has a proud, twenty plus year tradition here in Waunakee of helping young swimmers enjoy the sport of swimming. WRAT’s program spans from introductory, recreationally-focused to advanced competitive.  Novices feel at home in our program, as do our more elite swimmers.  Virtually all swimmers start swimming because it’s fun and they love to do it.  What makes WRAT stand apart? Our program is designed to keep the fun in swimming, while swimmers grow in their ability - all the way from novice to advanced competitive swimming. The team philosophy is to treat all swimmers equally and strive to help each swimmer reach their own personal goals, whether it is to achieve that first "C" time, win a State title, go to Speedos, Junior Nationals or Nationals- or perhaps the Olympics! WRAT promotes the sport of competitive swimming's core values of healthy lifestyle, self discipline and goal setting. In addition, swimmers learn the life lessons of hard work and organization, develop strong friendships with their peers,and have fun!
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• We emphasize competition with oneself. Winning awards is not our main goal. Individual improvement, while enjoying the sport is our main objective.
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• Customized, individualized swim program!  WRAT’s  8 swim groups are designed to ensure that swimmers of similar ages, abilities and motivation all swim together.  That way, your swimmer gets more 1:1, personalized coaching from our very experienced coaching staff.  Practice groups are carefully constructed so that swimmers get the most out of their session. The youngest members of the team have no minimum practice requirements, and maximum practice sessions are set so that young, still developing bodies are not over trained. Only the upper level groups have practice expectations.
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• Experienced, professional coaching!  We believe we have one of the most experienced coaching staffs in the area, from top to bottom!  Our coaches have more than 63 years of personal club swimming experience and 25 years of coaching experience combined!  All of our coaches swam on USA-Swimming clubs from an early age.  They now are trained to coach your child on all the delights of swimming!  Our coaching staff has the experience of teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities. Head Coach Wagner da Silva has been named ASCA Coach of the year and selected numerous times to coach Team Wisconsin at the Central Zones meet, in addition to traveling with our Speedo and Junior National Qualifiers to Minnesota and Orlando.
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• Safety certified! All WRAT coaches have passed the rigorous USA-Swimming background check process, and are trained in Red Cross Life guarding, First Aid, and Coaches Safety training.
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• Fun, good sportsmanship, and camaraderie! At WRAT, swimmers swim and learn as a team.  While swimming can be an individualized sport, WRAT swimmers support and encourage each other through their training.  Sportsmanship, and acting like ladies and gentlemen is as important to our team as is individual improvement in performance. Respect for officials, congratulations to opponents and fellow WRAT team members is emphasized and praised by WRAT coaches. Additionally, swimming on relays and cheering for the whole team at swim meets makes swimming for WRAT a whole bunch of fun!
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• Value -   On a per practice hour offered, WRAT is simply one of the lowest-cost swim programs in the area, yet we offer one of the most experienced coaching staffs.  That’s value!! We keep our fees low and offer families the chance to participate in fun, group oriented fundraising. No fruit, nuts or cookies here!
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• Club management experience -   Our club is a parent volunteer-based team, managed by an experienced volunteer board of directors who are parents of team members.  WRAT has been in the "business" of USA-Swimming for more than 20 years, and it shows.  We have the experience to manage the club and provide your children the swimming they are looking for!
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• The Results -   The results of WRAT’s swim training program are showing with our swimmers. WRAT has consistently grown every session for the past several years.  Novice swimmers are posting more personal bests than ever before, and are improving times and technique.  More swimmers are advancing to the highest levels of state, regional and national competitions. These USA competitions help develop some of the finest high school swimmers anywhere. The 2009-2010 high school season saw several WRAT team members set new high school records and qualify for the WIAA state meet.  Click  HERE for more on our team accomplishments!

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