Driscoll has been able to get that out of many area swimmers with the Lasers over the years, including Columbia University's Eric Traub, who just finished his sophomore year at the school.

Driscoll, who became the head coach of the Lasers for the 2008-09 season after coaching the senior group of athletes on the team, teaches at Waterbury's Crosby High School. Members of the Sprinters' Swim Team at the Valley YMCA, a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, competed against The Greater Waterbury YMCA Barracuda Swim Team on Saturday, December 8, 2012. The Nationals will be a neat experience for Chickee Nickerson, Hailey Martel and Matt Traub, who will get to swim in the same facility that hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics. National qualifiers have been nothing unusual for the Lasers while Driscoll has been affiliated with the program. "BirthDate": null The views expressed in this post are the author's own. For that reason, we ask for your help: If any of the information in the listing is incorrect, out of date, or could be improved, please tell us. These grant programs offer adult learn-to-swim lessons at a reduced cost. Online and international since 1996. The U.S. Masters SwimmingCertified Coach logo identifies swim clubs near me where you can find a USMS-certified coach. "It brought an opportunity to stay in Waterbury to work, and a little bit on the selfish side, [it will shorten] my days by a few hours," Driscoll said. Drop ins are encouraged to email Coach Rob at bobbydoogs@gmail.com to provide proof of USMS registration and receive copies of the YMCA Waivers the night before practice if they are not already Waterbury YMCA or Connecticut YMCA members. "Club": { Are you a former competitive swimmer looking to get back into shape? "MiddleInitial": null, Where possible, we include hypertext links to the The ultimate goal for Driscoll is to see his swimmers get better, no matter the age level (13-20 in the summer), and that's something he will bring with him to Waterbury. },

Traub is a first-time National qualifier. For more details contact Rob Duguay at 203-695-5771 or via email at bobbydoogs@gmail.com. We can and do try to give you reliable information about the pools, their locations, their admission policies, and their single-visit or casual swimming prices. "The college coaches love to see the kids in the pool," Driscoll said. These instructors have furthered their swim-lessons instruction education and have passed the certification exam. The Certified Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructor logo identifies swim teams near me that have a U.S. Masters Swimmingcertified ALTS instructor. 11:00am-12:00pmAll Swimmers MUST be registered members of USMS. Driscoll is thankful for the help he got from those who have pitched in with the Lasers, including current assistants Danielle Sampireri, Anna Novak and Chrissy Keyman. Practices:First Eight Week Session Monday September 13- Sunday November 7.Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:15am-6:15amVideo Analysis Clinics: Sunday September 19, Sunday October 17, and Sunday November 7. This post was contributed by a community member. "The love of swimming, that hopefully as you are swimming with me, no matter what program you're at, you want to keep going and get to that next step," Driscoll said. There is no resource available in any format that has so much useful information about so many pools as you'll find on this web site. The data in the site is under continual review and is revised whenever the sites editor becomes aware of a change, but, with more than 20,000 listings, a complete, periodic review of every listing takes about seven years Nickerson qualified in the 50, 100, and 200-meter breaststroke events while Martel made it in the 100 and 50 breaststrokes.

}. Just go Questions about individual facilities should be directed to the pools at the contact points listed in "Overview" section of each listing. Shelton-Derby Areas Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List, Shelton-Derby: Dogs, Cats, Pets Available For Adoption At Area Shelters. "Coach": false Providing information about full-size, year-round swimming pools since 1993. Joe Fantano steps in to help during the winter, and John Fisher provides volunteer assistance when he can. "All of the coaches that have been here have been great," Driscoll said. Driscoll is moving on to the Greater Waterbury YMCA, where he will coach a swim team that is about on-par with the Lasers, he said in an interview on Wednesday evening at practice at the Winsted YMCA. The Lasers are a year-round commitment.

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Members of the Valley YMCA Sprinters' who are USA Registered Swimmers will compete next in the Swim for Our Troops Invitational, hosted by Central Connecticut Aquatics Team at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT on December 15 and 16. "SwimmerId": null, (No, it's not a place for you to ask us questions. { Are you over 18? }

"Having kids reach potentials that they didn't think were possible," Driscoll said when asked what he will take from his experience in Torrington with him to Waterbury. During the summer, the team practices Monday through Wednesday at the Winsted YMCA, then Torrington on Thursday and Friday.

"They've been able to jump in and have an idea of what the program is about. US Masters or Adult Swimming is for swimmers over 18 of all abilities. Register for a user account. The views expressed here are the author's own. Traub became a very successful swimmer at the state level in high school and at the National level with the Lasers. "SelectedWorkoutGroup": 0 Send comments and suggestions about the Swimmers Guide website to Bill Haverland at BHaverland@SwimmersGuide.com. we cannot tell you about the availability or cost of swimming lessons; we cannot get you discounted admission to swim at any of them; and we cannot help you find your childrens lost goggles or bathing suits. Please use another browser like: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari. These coaches have furthered their Masters coaching education and have passed the certification exam. Updated April 14, 2020.

Participants have the option to participate in meets, Open Water swims and fitness competitions. Highlights of the meet included 8 and Under Valley YMCA Sprinter's Jack Hillman and Abby Hanson who swam the 100 Individual Medley for the first time, Ellan Santanelli, Martin Melo and Samantha Lombard who swam 25 Yard Butterfly for the first time and Alex Kasperuk, who swam the 50 Yard Backstroke for the first time as well. Swimming for the Lasers is all about learning, whether it's at the beginner level, or as a college-level athlete. The move allows Driscoll to stay in Waterbury, where he is a teacher at Crosby High School. Then Masters Swimming is for you. Click on the Team Name to view its website. Note: A certified ALTS instructor might not be at all locations or workouts. )Pricing:For the 8 week session and 3 video clinics:Waterbury YMCA Members :$160.00 (Cost includes USMS registration/ renewal)Non-Waterbury YMCA Members $190.00 (Cost includes USMS registration/renewal)Drop In Rate:USMS Members $15 per practice. "SelectedLmsc": 0, Swimmers Guide contains the only international, descriptive directory of publicly-accessible, full-size, year-round swimming pools you will ever need.

Most also are led by a USMS-certified adult learn-to-swim instructor. "He's got tough practices and he pushes me," Traub said. The USA Swimming Foundation logo identifies clubs that receive support from the foundation for their adult swim-lessons program. "He puts the time in, he puts the effort in, he trains hard," Driscoll said.

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"Country": null, "IsLapsed": false While coaching for the Lasers, Driscoll would routinely put in 14-hour days that began at 6 a.m. and didn't end until 8:30 at night. They have a separate, smaller pool for all other functions. "Day": 0, "RegistrationStatus": { "Email": null, Gold Clubs have a U.S. Masters Swimmingcertified coach on staff, participate in fitness events, and offer a free trial to potential members, among many other benefits. And Sophia Velleco, age 7, finished first in three Girls 8 and Under events.

We see you are using Internet Explorer as your browser. "SelectedClub": 0, "Zip": null, Have your home sealed today. to the Add a Pool section of the site, read the first page, then fill out the questionnaire. Tim Driscoll leaving Northwest YMCA Lasers to become swimming coach at Greater Waterbury YMCA (with video interview). Swimmers Guide is not connected with any of the facilities listed on this site in any way. 3 Teens Charged With Assaulting 16-Year-Old At Party: Shelton Police, Obituary: Carol A. Amaral, 82, Of Shelton, 'Touch-a-Truck' Event To Take Place At Shelton Community Center, OUTwork Exhibit/Greater Bridgeport Pride Celebration and March. "Active": false, That is something that college swim coaches appreciate, Driscoll said.

"He's had a lot of impact," Traub said.

"SelectedInterests": null, the edit button to tell us what needs to be changed. Note: A certified coach might not be at all locations or workouts. Practices generally run for two hours. }, Driscoll's transition to his new job will begin in August, but not after three rounds of championship meets, including the YMCA's Long Course Nationals on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Look to those resources within each listing for more detailed information. "FirstName": null, "There's a program for everybody," Driscoll said. "Address": null, to complete; in many places, prices will change four or five times before we have a chance to check the pools official website again. What we have in each listing is the latest news we have.) Sprinters Jake Velleco, Luke Kohut and Chris Washbrook completed the Boys 13 & Over 500 Yard Freestyle within 2 seconds of each other. "Renewal": false,

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Traub spent time with Driscoll both with the Lasers and at Torrington High School for a couple of months each fall. "And me learning more from them than they learn from me.". Two 8 and Under Sprinters had first place finishes with Martin Melo in the Boys 25 Yard Freestyle and Alden Zimmerman in the Boys 25 Yard Breaststroke. Northwest YMCA Lasers head coach Tim Driscoll gives instructions to his swimmers during practice on Wednesday evening at the Winsted YMCA. The Gold Club logo identifies Masters clubs and workout groups that provide members with the best Masters Swimming experience possible. That's 20 lengths of the pool! Are you a lap swimmer tired of swimming alone? Eric Traub comes back to the Lasers because he knows he will be put through a rigorous workout by Driscoll. The Lasers have sent between three and nine swimmers each year to Nationals. There is an "Edit" button on just about every line of every listing, click on Come August, and beyond, someone will have to step in and keep that program growing.

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Driscoll is leaving the Torrington YMCA to go work at the Waterbury YMCA. "Year": 0,

"It clearly says that he's been a successful coach, his training, his workouts," Traub said. "State": null, We cannot tell you the pools opening and closing times or when Senior Aerobics classes are held; Several Sprinters had three new 'Best Times' against the Barracudas, including Kira Adler, Alexandra Brenton, Jack Crocamo, Mariam Dobosz, Lindsay Giovannone, Xavier Hopkins, Sabrina Hudson, Sam Krasner, Maciek Macherzynski, Rafael Masbad, Martin Melo, Tommy Minar, Makenna Nicholas, Max Osgood, Grace Scully, Hannah Tricarico, Jake Velleco, Chris Washbrook and Rose Washbrook. KEVIN D. ROBERTS/Register Citizen

Dont live with mice this winter. We will be running group practices and video analysis clinics under USMS Level 2 Coach Rob Duguay. "Magazine": null,

This Y is well-run and offers one of the best pools for serious swimmers I've ever experienced.