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Registration Opens Sunday

Andy Scherer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:21:10 +0000

Just wanted to send out a quick reminder that registration for short course season starts this upcoming Sunday (August 1st). We will be capping each group at 20 swimmers so please make sure you reserve your spot on the team sooner than later.

Along with that, the Typhoon’s practice schedule has changed. We have made life a . . . → Read More: Registration Opens Sunday

Two Coaching Positions Open For Short Course Season

Andy Scherer — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:45:31 +0000

The Hamden/North Haven YMCA Typhoons are looking to expand their coaching staff this upcoming fall. We are in search of a head age group coach as well as an assistant age group coach. Here is a brief overview of the positions:

Head Age Group Coach Responsible for running 3 swim practices per week for the Gold swim group. . . . → Read More: Two Coaching Positions Open For Short Course Season

Practice Schedule Updated

Andy Scherer — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:16:46 +0000

Even though we just ended the long course season, the coaching staff is very much so looking forward to the upcoming short course season which starts in September. With that said, we have revised the practice schedules for the Hamden/North Haven YMCA Typhoons to work out better for the working families throughout the community.

You can find . . . → Read More: Practice Schedule Updated

Yankee Cluster Championships: A Great Meet To End The Season!

Andy Scherer — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:02:40 +0000

The YMCA Yankee Cluster Championships for the 2010 long course season was held this past weekend by the Northern Middlesex YMCA. This YMCA swim meet marks the end of the Hamden/North Haven YMCA Typhoons swim season (the next season’s registration starts August 1st), and all of the swimmers in attendance did a phenomenal job in their . . . → Read More: Yankee Cluster Championships: A Great Meet To End The Season!

Hamden North Haven YMCA Introduces Waterpolo

Andy Scherer — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:04:48 +0000

During the month of August (August 2nd through August 25th), the Hamden/North Haven YMCA will be introducing a new program that is perfect for the off-season swimmers: YMCA Wetball!

Water Polo is one of the fastest growing aquatic sports in the United States. This energetic sport emphasizes swimming ability, conditioning, ball skills, and teamwork. It is a . . . → Read More: Hamden North Haven YMCA Introduces Waterpolo

Last Week of the Summer Season

Andy Scherer — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:44:43 +0000

As we enter the final week of this summer season, I want to thank all of the Hamden/North Haven YMCA Typhoon parents and swimmers for their 3 1/2 months of hard work and dedication! You have all done a great job this season as parents have supported both the swimmers and the team, the swimmers supported . . . → Read More: Last Week of the Summer Season

What Is Taper?

Andy Scherer — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:02:09 +0000

I have been having quite a few parents ask about “taper”. Some parents have a general idea, some parents know a great detail of what they used to do as swimmers, and some have no idea. Either way, it is a good thing for all parents to understand what taper is, and what type of taper . . . → Read More: What Is Taper?

Yankee Cluster Championships – Summer 2010

Andy Scherer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:12:12 +0000

Going into the next week, we will be dropping the hammer with the Hamden/North Haven Typhoon swimmers. Each individual swimmer will be focusing on race technique and overall meet performance as we near closer to Friday and Saturday.

For Friday evening, the arrival time for 13 and over swimmers at the Northern Middlesex YMCA is 4:45pm. Warm-ups . . . → Read More: Yankee Cluster Championships – Summer 2010

Last Day For Accepting Cluster Checks

Andy Scherer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:26:08 +0000

Please make sure that you turn in your Yankee Cluster Championship checks ($12 per swimmer) by Thursday, July 15th if you are planning on having your swimming attend the meet. Remember that 13 and over swimmers are Friday evening while 12 and under swimmers are competing on Saturday morning).

Again, please make sure you get the checks . . . → Read More: Last Day For Accepting Cluster Checks

Practice Cancelled For Juniors and Seniors (7/13/2010)

Andy Scherer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:57:36 +0000

As an update, and due to the T-Storm, we will be cancelling practice this evening for the Juniors and Seniors. Juniors are invited to attend tomorrow evening’s Senior practice (excluding dry-land).

Silver and Gold groups are still on for this evening as the storm is predicted to end around 5:15pm.

Please give a call if you need anything, . . . → Read More: Practice Cancelled For Juniors and Seniors (7/13/2010)