Children five years of age and above are invited to try-out for the Coho Swim Club, on either Wednesday, August 21 or Thursday, August 22, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tryouts are conducted at the indoor pool located at Sachs Recreation Center, 455 Lake Cook Road, in Deerfield.
The minimum skill requirements for Coho are: Individuals ages five and older must be able to swim one length of freestyle with rhythmic breathing (face in the water, turning the head to the side to breathe) and one length of backstroke. Swimmers must demonstrate basic breaststroke, be able to go underwater to the bottom of the pool’s shallow end, and be comfortable swimming in the deep end. Swimmers who can successfully complete this criterion will be placed in a group based on age and ability.
Coho Swim Club is a developmental and competitive swimming club. The club is a co-sponsored organization of the Deerfield Park District and the Park District of Highland Park. Our mission is to: provide coaches, facilities, and support for increased proficiency in competitive amateur swimming; to encourage and develop sound swimming skills; to develop good sportsmanship, individual integrity and a supportive and positive team atmosphere. In keeping with our philosophy of providing a well-rounded, quality developmental and competitive program for swimmers of all ages and abilities, the COHO Swim Club offers professional technique instruction and training. We focus on helping swimmers have fun, develop friendships, set goals and experience success in the best possible team setting. We aim to instill a sense of Spirit, Character and Pride in all participants, and we strive to assist our swimmers in becoming outstanding individuals in all aspects of life, even beyond their athletic achievements.
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Any potential Coho swimmer must attend one of the two evenings for try-outs. If you cannot attend either of the scheduled try-out evenings, you may contact Jeff Napolski at the (847) 872-2626. Additional try-out times are available during the day, on weekends, and on different evenings as well. If you leave a message, please indicate the days and times you are available to try out. Onsite registration for those joining Coho Swim Club (or those interested in specific indoor swim lesson classes) will be available on both August 21 and August 22.
Regarding residency criteria, all School District 109, 112 and 113 residents are considered residents for the Coho program. This includes those living in Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Highland Park, Highwood and Fort Sheridan.
