Upcoming LFSC Events

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 Why should your child swim? Olympic Champion Summer Sanders talks about why her children swim . . . and it's not to win a medal!

Next up . . . the LFSC SwimFest and World Championship Qualifying Meet at the RecPlex. Don't forget to complete your meet schedule today!

Click here if you or your team would like to be on our Meet Mailing List. No spam, just meet info!

All families with swimmers participating in LFSC hosted meets are needed to help with meet operations using the Sign Up Genius button below. The next LFSC hosted event is the LFSC SwimFest in June 2013.

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LFSC Fundraising, Sponsorships and Advertising

LFSC is proud to have the support of the Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company for our swimmer recognition programs.

The LFSC Mini Ducks program is sponsored by Activator Cycles and Activator Music Academy.

LFSC team apparel and equipment is available at Kiddles Sporting Goods in Lake Forest.

For information about sponsoring one of our events or programs, or to advertise in one of our club communications please contact Coach Michael Lawrence.

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Practice Schedule and Calendar

To see detail (location, start/finish times, etc) for any practice squad click the squad name in the calendar below. You can also print the schedule using the "Print" icon.

Sunday
Dec302012

Welcome Your New Teammate . . . 

Thursday
Nov152012

Congratulations To Six New Yellow Squad Swimmers!

Put your hands together for Joshua and Ethan Lane, Elizabeth Winemaster, Connell Sassen, Cleo Meyer and Shane Rodriguez!

These six swimmers from the Mighty Ducks squad are plunging into new water with the Yellow Squad. On their first day they proved their toughness with a challenging set of 10 x 50 freestyle!

Registration for the new session of the Mighty Ducks is open for returning and new swimmers. Use the links below to register for the Mighty Ducks Squad.

Register for the Mighty Ducks          Contact Coach Laurel Liberty

Tuesday
Nov062012

Registration Is Open For Session 2 of the Mighty Ducks

The next session of the Mighty Ducks will begin on November 12th. All swimmers currently enrolled in the Mighty Ducks must re-register for the next session. We have a "cap" on the number of swimmers in the squad and will open registration to new swimmers and swimmers on our "Wait List" on November 9th. Please use the links below to re-register for the Mighty Ducks Squad.

If you are not currently enrolled in the Mighty Ducks you can register now, also. We will hold all new registrations until Saturday, November 10th; new swimmers accepted into the Mighty Ducks will be notified via email on Saturday. 


Click here to register for the Mighty Ducks

Click here to contact Coach Laurel Liberty

New swimmers must be at least 5 years old and have a skill and learning evaluation with Coach Laurel. Prospective Mighty Ducks swimmers must demonstrate the following Foundation Skills:

Independent front and back float


Front float kicking with face in the water

 

Back float kicking with eyes on the ceiling and tummy up

 

Demonstrate basic water safety and group learning readiness

 

Other skills as may be necessary

 

Most swimmers will spend at least one year learning these skills and becoming comfortable in the general swim team environment. All swimmers must meet behavior rules established by the Lake Forest Swim Club or any facility we use.

Click here to register for the Mini Ducks or click here to contact Coach Laurel Liberty.

Friday
Oct122012

Annual LFSC Business Meeting, Oct 24

Thursday
Oct112012

Info Meeting For New Swimmer Parents, Oct 17

Wednesday
Sep052012

New Swimmer Evaluations and Placements

Take Your Swimming To New Heights With LFSC!

New Swimmer Evaluations and Placement Open


Got Olympic swimming fever? Meet the coaches of Olympic Champion Conor Dwyer and find your place on the team today. If you love swimming and are eager for the challenge of racing bring your suit, goggles and a smile to one of our New Swimmer Evaluations.

Coaches Maureen Sheehan, Laurel Liberty and Michael Lawrence are ready to help you follow your swimming dreams. Join us at the pool soon.

Who knows . . . you could be the next LFSC Olympian!

New Swimmer Evaluations are offered by appointment year-round. For more information call (847) 735-5372 or send a note to Coach Laurel today.

Learn more about LFSC evaluations in Coach Michael's online article Listening, Learning and Swimmer Evaluations.

Learn more about the LFSC swimmer development program in this online article Long Term Athlete Development.

Friday
Aug312012

New Season Starts Soon . . . Register Today!

Got Olympic Swimming Fever? That crazy feeling that you were born to swim? The only known cure is to Just Keep Swimming at the Lake Forest Swim Club. It's easy to join the Lake Forest Swim Club, just 3 easy steps:

1   Attend one of our simple skill evaluation sessions.

2   Select a Membership and Payment Plan.

3   Sign up for meets.

If you love swimming and are eager for the challenge of racing join the coaches of Olympic Champion Conor Dwyer, poolside and follow your swimming dreams.

New swimmer evaluations are currently scheduled for Sept 4 – 7, 6:00pm at the  Lake Forest Academy pool.

Scroll down or visit the Membership Page for complete information.

 

New Swimmer Evaluations and Placements

Don't false start! If you love swimming and are eager for the challenge of racing call Coach Laurel (847/735-5372) to make an appointment for one of our New Swimmer Evaluations.

 

Membership Plans

The Annual Membership Plan offers savings of up to $370 over the combined fee for two seasons annually.

Our Seasonal Membership Plan reflects the seasonal aspect of the sport, the Fall/Winter (Short Course) and Spring/Summer (Long Course) seasons.

Participants in the Mini Ducks, Mighty Ducks and High School Prep programs enjoy the flexibility of short term Session Membership.

Register for the Team (Yellow, Green Bronze and Senior Squads)

Register for the Mini Ducks

Register for the Mighty Ducks

Register for the High School Prep Squad

Payment Policies and Plans

We offer a Payment Plan Agreement that allows families to pay membership fees in installments through the season.

 

Sign Up For Meets

Be sure to complete this schedule form for the entire season. If your plans change during the season a "Schedule Change" form is available.

LFSC Meet Schedule

Sunday
Aug262012

Monster Mash Entry Fee Credit When You Join The Ducks

What a deal! With new Yellow or Green Squad Membership you will receive a $25 credit for entry fees in the upcoming Monster Mash Meet, October 27-28.

To activate your Yellow or Green Squad Membership Bonus click the form picture on Monday, August 27 between 9:00am and 2:00pm.

Not sure whether your swimmer is in the Yellow or Green Squad? need to schedule an evaluation or get more information? Call (847) 735 5372 or send a note to  Coach Laurel Liberty.

 

Who knows . . . you could be the next LFSC Olympian

This promotion has no cash value and is only redeemable with Annual or Seasonal Membership in the Yellow or Green squad paid in full at the time of registration. Discounts, credits and rebates will be applied during processing of your 2012/2013 Membership form.

A coupon code appear on-screen when you submit this form. Enter this code on your registration form and submit payment in full. This code is valid with online or paper registration form and must be received prior to participation in practice.

Friday
Aug172012

Annual Membership Deal -- Monday, August 20

This Membership promotion will be "LIVE" on Monday morning, August 20th, beginning at 9:00am.

Mandatory---> click the USA Swimming logo and submit your name and email address to receive the PROMO COUPON CODE.

Enter the CODE on the Membership form, complete the form and submit. Don't forget to select Annual Membership!

Register for the Team Here (Yellow, Green Bronze and Senior Squads)

Tuesday
Aug142012

Visit LFSC On Facebook

Many of you already "LIKE" us on Facebook and we'd like to see more of you there. Check us out soon! We have been posting club info and news links from the Olympics. New today . . .

<----- Click this button  on our Facebook page and our current registration form pops up! It's a Daily Double, Facebook and LFSC.